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HERITAGE 17 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Numan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Eltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numan comes to the cage accompanied by ITS TIME FOR WAR. Radoslaw Numan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radoslaw Numan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nelson Eltz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eltz manages to break the clinch.
Numan avoids the head kick by Eltz.
Eltz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Numan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eltz tries to keep at a distance but Numan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Numan is trying to break the clinch but Eltz is controlling him.
Eltz looking to throw knees to the head but Numan is blocking nicely.
Eltz missing with knees to the body.
Eltz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Numan avoids it.
Numan is looking to break free of the clinch but Eltz has double underhooks.
Eltz misses with a knee strike.
Eltz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Numan gets a clinch.
Numan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Numan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eltz prevents Numan from breaking the clinch.
Numan wants to get back to striking at distance but Eltz won't allow it.
Numan is trying to break the clinch but Eltz has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eltz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Numan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Numan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Numan tries to break free but Eltz pushes him back against the cage.
Numan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eltz has him pressed against the cage.
Eltz prevents Numan from breaking the clinch.
Numan working hard to break the clinch.
Eltz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Eltz looking to throw knees to the head but Numan is blocking nicely.
Numan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eltz tries to land a knee to the head but Numan blocks with his arms.
Eltz looking to throw knees to the head but Numan is blocking nicely.
Eltz misses with a knee strike.
Eltz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Numan.
Numan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Numan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eltz is struggling to control the position.
Numan can't break the clinch.
Eltz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Numan is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eltz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Numan is defending well for now.
Eltz controlling the action here for a moment.
Numan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Numan is trying to break free.
Eltz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eltz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eltz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Numan tries to circle away but Eltz has him pinned against the cage.
Numan takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eltz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Numan blocks it with crossed arms.
Numan can't break the clinch.
Numan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eltz has Numan pressed against the cage, preventing Numan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eltz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Numan's efforts to push away.
Eltz has Numan pressed against the cage, preventing Numan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eltz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eltz lands a knee to the body.
Numan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eltz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Numan is trying to break the clinch but Eltz is controlling him.
Eltz looking to throw knees to the head but Numan is blocking nicely.
Eltz tries to land knees in the clinch but Numan avoids the damage to the body.
Eltz looks winded!
Numan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Numan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Numan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eltz misses with a knee strike.
Numan is trying to break the clinch but Eltz has him pressed against the cage.
Numan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eltz has him pressed against the cage.
Numan working hard to break the clinch.
Numan is trying to force a seperation but Eltz has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eltz has Numan pressed against the cage, preventing Numan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eltz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Numan breaks from the clinch.
Nelson Eltz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eltz throws a head kick that misses.
Numan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eltz, pushing him back against the cage.
Numan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Numan wants to break free but Eltz has control.
Numan is trying to force a seperation but Eltz has the dominant position.
Numan is trying to break the clinch but Eltz has him pressed against the cage.
Eltz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Numan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eltz crunches a lovely knee into Numan's ribcage.
Numan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numan moves into the clinch successfully.
Numan can't break the clinch.
Eltz keeps control of Numan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Numan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Radoslaw Numan.
Well Numan 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 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 10:9
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 10:9
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radoslaw Numan!
Radoslaw Numan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vargo Haga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ervilha Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ervilha Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vargo Haga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ervilha Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haga throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick misses from Haga.
Haga fails to land with a series of punches.
Haga throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Haga scores with a head kick.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haga.
Silva misses with the combination.
Haga throws a head kick that misses.
Haga lands a high kick!
Haga scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haga misses with a head kick.
Silva blocks a head kick by Haga.
A head kick misses from Haga.
Haga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haga scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body kick there by Haga.
A head kick misses from Haga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Haga scores with a four punch combination!
Silva is rocked!
Haga throws a head kick that misses.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Haga finish him?
Haga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Haga lands a head kick!
Haga scores with a nice body kick.
Haga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haga. Haga obviously looking to wear him down.
Haga lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Ervilha Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Haga.
Haga connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body kick from Haga.
Haga lands a brutal head kick. Silva looks out on his feet and Haga throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Vargo Haga!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Benson Henderson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Benson Henderson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benson Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyson Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Henderson's half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Henderson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henderson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jackson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Jackson jumps guard.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Henderson prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Henderson manages to pass to side control.
Henderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson is looking to get back to is feet but Henderson passes into side control.
Henderson grinds an elbow into Jackson's temple.
Henderson stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Henderson wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henderson is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benson Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson tries to escape but Henderson is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face as Henderson controls the position.
Henderson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Henderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Henderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Henderson is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Henderson landing strikes.
Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson controlling from side mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet here but Henderson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jackson's back.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Henderson shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Henderson dives into side control.
Henderson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Henderson decides to stand back up. Henderson steps back and let's Jackson get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Benson Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Henderson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Henderson improves position.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Henderson's takedown attempt.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Henderson dives into side control.
Henderson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Henderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson trying to remain calm as Henderson controls from the top position.
Jackson tries to escape but Henderson is in control.
Henderson decides to stand back up.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Henderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Check out the look on Henderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Henderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jackson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Henderson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to control Henderson's posture but Henderson avoids it.
Benson Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Henderson prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Henderson stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
Henderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Henderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson stands up.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson trying to advance position but Jackson counters by regaining guard.
Henderson prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Henderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson wants to stand up but Jackson manages to regain full guard.
Henderson prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benson Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Benson Henderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson controlling the pace.
Tyson Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Henderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Sonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Barcelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Barcelo 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaime Sonny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Barcelo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barcelo jabs Sonny right on the nose. Sonny blinks but takes it well.
Sonny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barcelo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barcelo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonny manages to avoid it.
Barcelo scores with a nice right hand.
Barcelo swings for the body but Sonny moves out of range.
Sonny fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barcelo checks it well.
Barcelo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sonny gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sonny is looking to control Barcelo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sonny avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonny slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barcelo throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barcelo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcelo is sitting in close to Sonny's body. Sonny has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barcelo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barcelo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sonny.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaime Sonny!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Bzdunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rooy Tahnupa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bzdunek's entrance music is Kilka ostatnich krokow. A fine choice. John Bzdunek has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bzdunek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rooy Tahnupa!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bzdunek drops his shoulder and cracks Tahnupa with a huge uppercut! Tahnupa goes down! Can Bzdunek finish him?
Tahnupa is rocked!
It looks like Rooy Tahnupa has been cut.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tahnupa can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bzdunek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tahnupa is still in real trouble! Can Bzdunek finish him?
Bzdunek prevents Tahnupa from getting back to his feet.
Tahnupa seems to have recovered his senses.
Tahnupa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bzdunek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tahnupa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bzdunek pushes down on Tahnupa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tahnupa is staying active underneath Bzdunek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bzdunek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bzdunek is looking to advance position but Tahnupa won't allow it.
Bzdunek seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bzdunek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tahnupa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tahnupa wants to get back to his feet.
Bzdunek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tahnupa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tahnupa has one foot on Bzdunek's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tahnupa throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahnupa misses with the combination.
Tahnupa drops his hands momentarily and Bzdunek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bzdunek drops Tahnupa with a huge uppercut! Tahnupa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bzdunek is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bzdunek!
After the fight, John Bzdunek was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hideki Tojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Nightmare will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Tojo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightmare scores with a push kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nightmare - that will leave a mark!
Tojo throws a sloppy body shot
and Nightmare counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nightmare is pressing down on Tojo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tojo is holding on for now.
Tojo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tojo tries to get out of the position.
Nightmare trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tojo trying to control here.
Tojo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nightmare seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tojo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Nightmare!
The Nightmare is the new middleweight champion!
The Nightmare thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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