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NAHRUL VS EVANS PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cade McKinney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Just Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Just Michael is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cade McKinney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Just Michael!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKinney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Michael is trying to defend but McKinney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McKinney wants to pass to mount but Michael is defending the position.
Michael trying to hold on to McKinney's head to control him but McKinney postures up.
McKinney controlling the pace.
McKinney stalling away here and it's allowed Michael to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael keeping moving, preventing McKinney from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael wants to get back to his feet but McKinney is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McKinney sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cade McKinney just wasn't active enough.
McKinney has Michael up against the cage in a clinch.
McKinney tries to pull guard but Michael forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKinney wants to take the fight to the mat but Michael manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Michael is trying to break the clinch but McKinney has him pressed against the cage.
Michael breaks from the clinch.
Michael takes the fight into the clinch.
Michael is trying to push McKinney away but McKinney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Michael prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cade McKinney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKinney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKinney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michael swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Michael looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKinney tries to clinch up but Michael circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKinney circles away.
McKinney is looking to clinch.
McKinney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michael fails to land the takedown.
McKinney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Michael has momentary wrist control but McKinney slips an elbow through the middle.
Michael is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKinney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinney wants to pass the guard but Michael is keeping the position.
McKinney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Michael feints and as McKinney raises his hands in defense, Michael changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michael wants to control from the top but McKinney keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McKinney is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cade McKinney dominated that round.
That's time! McKinney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McKinney tries to clinch but Michael moves out of range.
Michael circles away from the clinch attempt
and Michael counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Cade McKinney has been cut.
McKinney shoots in and gets a takedown into Michael's guard.
Michael really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKinney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKinney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McKinney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Michael's guard.
McKinney looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cade McKinney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKinney performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael wants to control but McKinney is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinney is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McKinney is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Michael doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McKinney.
McKinney is looking to take a break and control but Michael is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKinney is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Michael sees it coming and defends easily.
McKinney is working for a submission of some sort.
McKinney is looking for a kimura but Michael is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McKinney to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinney gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cade McKinney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKinney shoots in looking for a takedown. Michael tries to sprawl out of it but McKinney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Michael manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKinney shoots in for a takedown but Michael shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKinney looks to throw the jab but Michael is out of range.
Michael is looking to clinch.
Michael decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinney trying to control but Michael postures up.
McKinney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Michael wants to stand but McKinney is controlling his posture from full guard.
McKinney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKinney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cade McKinney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cade McKinney's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Michael tries for a takedown but McKinney circles away easily
and McKinney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKinney has taken the fight to the clinch.
McKinney leaning his opponent against the cage.
McKinney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael stuffs the takedown.
McKinney closes the distance and clinches up with Michael, looking for a takedown. McKinney pushes Michael against the cage but Michael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McKinney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Michael to the ground. McKinney is now in Michael's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKinney stopping the sweep attempt from Michael.
Michael has a closed guard, preventing McKinney from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinney passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McKinney content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
McKinney decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKinney as he jumps to the side.
McKinney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McKinney stays in close to Michael's body and controls the position.
Michael trying to keep a closed guard but McKinney is proving a slippery customer.
Michael keeping moving, preventing McKinney from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McKinney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Cade McKinney wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Michael stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michael wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cade McKinney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael moves in looking to clinch but McKinney pushes him off.
McKinney moves in looking to clinch but Michael pushes him off.
Michael moves in looking to clinch but McKinney pushes him off.
Michael misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKinney looks to land a combination but Michael avoids it well.
Michael shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinney tries to clinch there but Michael circles away.
McKinney throws a series of strikes that have Michael backpedaling.
McKinney misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michael is defended easily by McKinney.
McKinney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McKinney wants to control but Michael is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Just Michael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cade McKinney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKinney decides to stand up, so the ref orders Michael to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cade McKinney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McKinney has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cade McKinney!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ding Ah Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ah Ling is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Maybelline. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ding Ah Ling!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ah Ling moves in looking to clinch but Alexander pushes him off.
Alexander lands with a good body shot.
Alexander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ah Ling thows a body shot but no joy.
Alexander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ah Ling misses with a body kick.
Oooooh!!! Alexander has knocked Ah Ling down with a huge combo! Alexander steps away and waves a wobbly Ah Ling back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Ding Ah Ling has been cut.
Ah Ling looks winded!
Alexander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ah Ling at a distance.
Alexander ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alexander jabs Ah Ling to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander clinches.
Alexander lands a shot to the body.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Alexander.
A right hand to the body from Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ah Ling moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander cracks Ah Ling with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ah Ling falls to his knees and Alexander doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Alexander!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes into the arena with a violent reaction blaring out of the sound system. James Thomas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronnie Dio's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Dio!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dio shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas has Dio up against the cage in a clinch.
Dio pulls guard effortlessly.
Dio looking for a sweep. Not yet Dio, not yet.
Dio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dio has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dio managing to control the position.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas stands up and waves to Dio to follow him.
Dio stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dio as Thomas shoots in.
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dio fails with the takedown.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Dio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dio as he avoids it easily.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Dio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Dio shows good takedown defense.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dio.
Dio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dio somewhat.
Dio misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dio moves into the clinch.
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Thomas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dio has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Thomas.
Dio misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dio.
Dio shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Dio.
Dio lands a two punch combo.
It looks like James Thomas has been cut.
Dio gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas tries to work over Dio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Dio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thomas stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dio tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Dio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Dio stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Dio or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dio swivels and escapes.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into Dio's guard.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dio wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Dio wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Dio is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.
Dio pulls Thomas in close to prevent any damage.
Dio looking for a sweep. Not yet Dio, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas shoots in but Dio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Dio.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dio tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dio. Thomas shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronnie Dio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Thomas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Dio.
Dio staying out of range there.
Dio throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Dio dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Dio's head and hops out.
Dio tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a solid body kick.
Dio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Thomas dives in and grabs Dio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dio pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Dio is just out of range.
Dio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dio fails to land the takedown.
James Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Dio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Dio.
Thomas stuns Dio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas jabs Dio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dio misses with a kick to the body
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thomas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomas working the head and body with strikes.
Dio wants to get back to full guard.
Dio is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas wants to take a breather but Dio is having none of it.
Dio is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dio.
Dio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
Dio tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Dio trying to control here.
Thomas wants to take a breather but Dio is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dio fails with the takedown.
Dio shoots in but no luck this time.
Dio wants to clinch.
Dio stuffs the takedown.
Dio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Dio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Dio shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Dio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Dio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dio trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dio wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Thomas!
James Thomas took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano de Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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282 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luciano de Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but de Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bastard falls off balance throwing a combination
and de Oliveira counters with a head kick that drops Bastard to the mat! Bastard scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bastard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around de Oliveira's waist but de Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastard off to one side.
Bastard misses with a hook. de Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Bastard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick misses from de Oliveira.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but de Oliveira slips the punch.
A low kick from Bastard misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bastard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees to the body from de Oliveira.
Bastard looks winded!
de Oliveira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bastard's face.
It looks like Big Bastard has been cut.
de Oliveira landing knees to the head.
de Oliveira lands an elbow inside.
Bastard is rocked!
de Oliveira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
de Oliveira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bastard is trying to break the clinch but de Oliveira is controlling him.
de Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bastard.
Bastard takes an elbow to the temple.
de Oliveira with a knee to the head.
Bastard is still on wobbly legs! Can de Oliveira finish him?
de Oliveira crunches a lovely knee into Bastard's ribcage.
Bastard seems to have recovered his senses.
de Oliveira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bastard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
de Oliveira lands an elbow inside.
de Oliveira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
de Oliveira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for de Oliveira.
de Oliveira lands a knee to the body.
de Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bastard blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Oliveira lands a nice knee to the body.
de Oliveira lands an elbow just above Bastard 's eye.
de Oliveira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
de Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
de Oliveira effectively controlling the action here.
de Oliveira lands an elbow that stopped Bastard in his tracks for a moment.
Bastard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
de Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bastard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
de Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bastard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bastard wants a takedown but no success here.
de Oliveira lands an elbow that stopped Bastard in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by de Oliveira.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
de Oliveira with a knee to the head.
de Oliveira scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by de Oliveira.
de Oliveira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
de Oliveira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bastard has de Oliveira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. de Oliveira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luciano de Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bastard.
de Oliveira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
de Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bastard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bastard tries to break free but de Oliveira pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by de Oliveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bastard tries to break free but de Oliveira pushes him back against the cage.
Bastard is trying to force a seperation but de Oliveira has the dominant position.
Bastard blocks an elbow strike from de Oliveira.
de Oliveira misses with a knee to the head.
de Oliveira lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard wants to break free but de Oliveira has control.
de Oliveira lands an elbow inside.
de Oliveira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
de Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bastard blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastard is trying to break free.
Bastard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bastard blocks a head kick by de Oliveira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano de Oliveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Bastard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bastard has closed the distance and engaged de Oliveira in a clinch.
de Oliveira dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bastard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luciano de Oliveira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bastard takes an elbow to the temple.
de Oliveira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by de Oliveira.
de Oliveira has Bastard pressed against the cage, preventing Bastard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bastard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
de Oliveira effectively controlling the action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for de Oliveira.
de Oliveira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bastard is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
de Oliveira misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
de Oliveira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
de Oliveira with a knee to the head.
Bastard wants to break the clinch but can't.
de Oliveira lands a knee to the head.
de Oliveira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
de Oliveira has Bastard pressed against the cage, preventing Bastard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
de Oliveira slows down the pace here.
de Oliveira lands a nice elbow.
de Oliveira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bastard's defenses.
de Oliveira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bastard's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard takes an elbow to the forehead.
de Oliveira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
de Oliveira lands an elbow inside that Bastard shrugs off.
de Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bastard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bastard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
de Oliveira leaves Bastard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard moves into the clinch.
Bastard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bastard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
de Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bastard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard gets a clinch.
de Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastard is trying to pull guard but de Oliveira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
de Oliveira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
de Oliveira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
de Oliveira lands an elbow inside.
de Oliveira creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Bastard! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for de Oliveira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano de Oliveira!
Luciano de Oliveira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adelberry Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Talon Sypher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adelberry Gunderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adelberry Gunderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Talon Sypher!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sypher lands a really nice looking cross but Gunderson seems unphased.
Gunderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sypher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Adelberry Gunderson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sypher moves in looking to clinch but Gunderson pushes him off.
Sypher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gunderson is trying to break free.
Sypher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gunderson tries to circle away but Sypher has him pinned against the cage.
Sypher breaks the clinch.
Sypher scores with a hook to the body. Gunderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunderson is breathing heavily.
Sypher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunderson is trying to break the clinch but Sypher is controlling him.
Sypher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sypher leaves Gunderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adelberry Gunderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sypher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sypher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gunderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sypher scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sypher decides to stand up.
Nice sprawl there from Sypher as Gunderson shoots in.
Sypher grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Gunderson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Sypher cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Talon Sypher!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razvan Sefu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrick Volkovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Henrick Volkovv enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Razvan Sefu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henrick Volkovv!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkovv needs to keep his hands up - Sefu had a free shot at his head there.
Sefu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkovv avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Sefu lands but Volkovv takes it in his stride.
Volkovv tries for a takedown but Sefu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Volkovv moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkovv gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkovv can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sefu trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sefu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Volkovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volkovv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkovv is on top in guard.
Sefu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkovv postures up in Sefu's guard and throws a big left but Sefu blocks it.
Sefu wants to stand up but Volkovv is controlling him.
Sefu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkovv is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Volkovv's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Volkovv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sefu's head.
Sefu wants to stand and escape but Volkovv is having none of it.
Volkovv throws a big right hand that misses.
Volkovv passes Sefu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sefu is refusing to be controlled, as Volkovv sits in half guard.
Volkovv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sefu tries to kick Volkovv off in order to stand up. Volkovv Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Volkovv is chipping away with strikes.
Volkovv working the strikes but Sefu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sefu has hold of Volkovv's hands but Volkovv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Volkovv there.
Volkovv looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sefu is trying to control but Volkovv manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sefu flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sefu can't escape the position.
Volkovv landing punches.
Sefu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sefu working to try and regain half guard.
Sefu wants to try and get back to his feet.
Volkovv with a couple of short strikes.
Volkovv goes for an armbar but Sefu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sefu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sefu trying to control but Volkovv is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sefu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volkovv looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkovv, not yet.
Volkovv had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sefu defends it easily.
Volkovv keeping moving, preventing Sefu from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sefu throws an elbow that misses. Volkovv uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sefu's guard. Nice move by Volkovv!
Volkovv passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henrick Volkovv will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Volkovv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sefu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sefu tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkovv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkovv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkovv takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkovv fails with a takedown attempt.
Sefu throws a sloppy head kick and Volkovv moves out of range easily.
Sefu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sefu!
Sefu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sefu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkovv on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sefu scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sefu tests Volkovv's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sefu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sefu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Volkovv is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sefu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sefu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkovv has time to react.
Sefu tries for a takedown but Volkovv sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sefu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sefu tries to clinch but Volkovv is having none of it.
Volkovv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Razvan Sefu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrick Volkovv.
Volkovv walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sefu.
A combination from Sefu does no damage.
Sefu throws a head kick but Volkovv moves out of range.
Sefu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sefu connects with a jab.
Sefu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkovv.
Sefu throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sefu is defended easily by Volkovv.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sefu scores with a head kick. Volkovv tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Volkovv fails with a takedown attempt.
Sefu lands a two punch combo.
Sefu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sefu instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sefu.
Sefu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sefu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkovv or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Volkovv on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sefu breaks from the clinch.
Volkovv shoots in for a double leg but Sefu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sefu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Volkovv is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sefu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Volkovv.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sefu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkovv avoids the head kick by Sefu.
Sefu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sefu won't allow Volkovv to sweep him here.
Volkovv avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sefu with a nice head shot there.
Sefu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Volkovv wants to stand and escape but Sefu is having none of it.
Sefu lands a couple of elbows.
Sefu postures up in Volkovv's guard and throws a big left but Volkovv blocks it.
Volkovv is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sefu is controlling him.
Sefu trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sefu throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkovv wants to stand but Sefu is controlling the position.
Volkovv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sefu tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkovv is retaining full guard.
Sefu trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Razvan Sefu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Volkovv shoots in but Sefu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volkovv takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sefu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sefu works over Volkovv's head and body with a nice combination.
Sefu throws a front kick that sends Volkovv stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Sefu finds it's way through Volkovv's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razvan Sefu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sefu throws a series of strikes that have Volkovv backpedaling.
Volkovv avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkovv shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sefu but Sefu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Volkovv tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sefu swivels and escapes.
Razvan Sefu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkovv has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Volkovv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sefu pinned against the cage. Sefu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Razvan Sefu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrick Volkovv.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sefu.
Razvan Sefu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Sefu lands but Volkovv takes it in his stride.
Sefu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkovv's head.
Volkovv is still on wobbly legs! Can Sefu finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sefu gets a double leg takedown into Volkovv's guard.
Sefu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sefu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sefu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sefu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sefu wants to pass the guard but Volkovv is keeping the position.
Volkovv wants to stand but Sefu is controlling the position.
Sefu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Volkovv seems to have recovered his senses.
Sefu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volkovv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volkovv wants to sweep here but Sefu controlling him for the moment.
Sefu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volkovv keeping full guard, as Sefu tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Volkovv holds on and takes a little breather.
Sefu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sefu trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body punch from Sefu.
Sefu misses with the combination.
Volkovv moves forwards but Sefu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sefu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sefu cracks a nice hook into Volkovv's ribs.
Sefu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sefu lands with a hook. Volkovv tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volkovv misses with a jab to the body
and Sefu counters with a stiff right hand.
Sefu slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkovv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sefu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Volkovv.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sefu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sefu misses with a head kick.
Volkovv tries to clinch but Sefu moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sefu!
Some wild striking there from Sefu.
Volkovv fails with the takedown.
Sefu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Volkovv tries for a takedown but Sefu circles away easily
and Volkovv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sefu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sefu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sefu delivers a nice body kick.
Volkovv sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkovv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sefu.
Volkovv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sefu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sefu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sefu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Volkovv gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkovv works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sefu can't do much from the bottom here.
Volkovv trying to control the position but Sefu is working away.
Henrick Volkovv has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sefu can't do much from the bottom here.
Sefu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkovv wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Razvan Sefu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sefu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razvan Sefu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor A million ankle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edilson Rubiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). A million ankle comes to the cage accompanied by punchout. Rubiera has chosen ratamahatta as his entrance music. Fedor A million ankle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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285 lbs
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285 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor A million ankle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edilson Rubiera!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubiera tries to land a front kick but A million ankle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A million ankle misses with a jab, cross combination.
A million ankle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubiera.
Rubiera blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from A million ankle. No joy for Rubiera on that attempt.
A million ankle looks to land a right hand but Rubiera moved out of range.
A million ankle tries to clinch up.
Rubiera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but A million ankle avoids it really well and circles away.
Rubiera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from A million ankle.
Rubiera misses with a head kick.
Rubiera moves forwards but A million ankle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Edilson Rubiera has been cut.
Good shot there by A million ankle.
Rubiera keeps the fight on the outside.
Rubiera fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedor A million ankle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edilson Rubiera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A million ankle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A million ankle lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rubiera is defended easily by A million ankle.
A million ankle lands a jab to the nose.
Rubiera shoots for a double leg takedown but A million ankle sprawls well. He's pushed Rubiera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A million ankle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good standup being displayed there by A million ankle as he connects with a hook.
A million ankle tests Rubiera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A million ankle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A million ankle throws a looping overhand right but Rubiera ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A million ankle fails to land with a series of punches.
A million ankle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A million ankle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A million ankle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from A million ankle misses the target.
Rubiera has his takedown stuffed
and A million ankle counters with a two punch combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by A million ankle.
A million ankle misses with a hook. Rubiera ducked under it nicely.
A million ankle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A million ankle misses with a series of wild punches.
Rubiera ducks under a wild hook from A million ankle.
Rubiera avoids the body shot from A million ankle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A million ankle moves into the clinch.
A million ankle manages to break the clinch.
A million ankle throws an off balance right hand
and Rubiera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rubiera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and A million ankle is able to avoid easily.
Fedor A million ankle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubiera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fedor A million ankle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubiera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A million ankle is looking to clinch.
Rubiera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rubiera slips a jab from A million ankle.
Rubiera is trying desperately to land a takedown but A million ankle is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rubiera.
A million ankle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rubiera misses with a takedown
letting A million ankle counter with a right hand.
Rubiera blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A million ankle throws a hook but Rubiera blocks it.
A million ankle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rubiera eats them both and turns towards A million ankle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubiera ducks under a wild hook from A million ankle.
Some wild striking there from A million ankle.
A million ankle connects with a body shot that sends Rubiera's belly button to the back.
A million ankle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubiera.
Rubiera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by A million ankle.
A million ankle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A million ankle throws a right and a left that Rubiera avoids nicely.
Rubiera slips a jab and a cross from A million ankle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubiera misses with a takedown attempt - A million ankle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rubiera moves forwards but A million ankle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor A million ankle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edilson Rubiera's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rubiera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rubiera has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can A million ankle defend it? Rubiera steps over the head and cranks it - A million ankle is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rubiera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edilson Rubiera!
An out of breath Edilson Rubiera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kzarik Nahrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Everybody Down. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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284 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kzarik Nahrul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Evans!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahrul avoids the head kick by Evans.
Nahrul checks a leg kick.
Evans misses the body punch
and Nahrul counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Evans tries to bum rush Nahrul with a series of wild strikes but Nahrul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nahrul lands with a nice body kick.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Evans blocks the body kick.
Evans throws out a leg kick but Nahrul moves out of range and Evans only half commits.
Nahrul blocks a head kick by Evans.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans looks winded!
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nahrul throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Nahrul moves out of range easily.
Nahrul's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nahrul duly obliges.
It looks like Greg Evans has been cut.
Nahrul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Evans takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nahrul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a hook but Nahrul blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nahrul.
Evans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nahrul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nahrul throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nahrul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Nahrul slips the punch.
Nahrul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Nahrul scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nahrul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nahrul feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Nahrul thuds his right hand into Evans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nahrul throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Evans blocks a head kick by Nahrul.
Evans takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nahrul.
Nahrul takes the fight into the clinch.
Nahrul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Evans.
A right hand to the body from Nahrul.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Nahrul.
A short uppercut from Nahrul.
Evans tries to work over Nahrul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Nahrul unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans takes a shot to the head.
Nahrul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Nahrul.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nahrul.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kzarik Nahrul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nahrul has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kzarik Nahrul!
Kzarik Nahrul is the new heavyweight champion!
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