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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayle Amot Abdalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackjan Tio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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292 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rayle Amot Abdalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackjan Tio!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tio doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdalla circles away.
Tio tries to clinch there but Abdalla circles away.
Tio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdalla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdalla tries to land a leg kick but Tio saw it coming and moves away.
Tio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abdalla can pounce on him.
Jackjan Tio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tio scores with a takedown into Abdalla's guard.
Tio wants to pass the guard but Abdalla is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tio throws a big right hand that misses.
Tio stays in close to Abdalla's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdalla controls Tio momentarily but Tio frees himself.
Tio wants to pass the guard but Abdalla is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abdalla working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdalla sizes up Tio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tio gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tio wants to stand but Abdalla has his arm trapped.
Abdalla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Abdalla is refusing to be controlled, as Tio sits in half guard.
Tio stalling.
Abdalla works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tio gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abdalla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tio after a bit of a struggle.
Tio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tio checks a low kick from Abdalla.
Tio misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abdalla.
Abdalla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abdalla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdalla throws a low kick but Tio moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdalla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Abdalla enables Tio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Abdalla manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackjan Tio dominated that round.
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.
Abdalla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abdalla connects with the punch.
Abdalla tries to clinch
and Tio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tio tries to break the clinch but Abdalla is controlling the position.
Abdalla cracks Tio with a nice body shot.
Tio takes a shot to the head.
Tio has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Abdalla is trying to keep an underhook but Tio manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tio is thwarting Abdalla's attempts to control the position.
Tio trying to control the action but Abdalla is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Tio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdalla is looking to improve his position.
Tio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tio wants to pass the guard but Abdalla is defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abdalla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tio 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abdalla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abdalla throws a low kick but Tio avoids it.
Tio checks a leg kick.
Abdalla throws a push kick but Tio slaps the foot to one side.
Jackjan Tio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdalla misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla throws a leg kick that misses.
Tio dives in and scores a takedown into Abdalla's guard.
Tio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdalla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abdalla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tio is one step ahead there.
Tio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackjan Tio has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tio throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdalla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tio wants to stand but Abdalla has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackjan Tio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Abdalla misses with a low kick.
Tio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tio throwing shots but Abdalla is blocking nicely.
Tio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tio wants to take a breather but Abdalla is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tio trying to pass the guard but Abdalla defending well.
Tio is keen to just control but Abdalla is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abdalla's guard.
Abdalla pulls Tio in to control the position.
Tio trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tio wants to pass the guard but Abdalla is keeping the position.
Tio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tio trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdalla wants to control the position but Tio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdalla keeps working.
Tio wants to free his trapped foot but Abdalla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdalla looks to land a body kick but Tio moved away.
Tio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdalla misses with a low kick as Tio jumps back.
Tio darts in and clinches Abdalla up against the cage.
Abdalla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tio tries to break free but Abdalla pushes him back against the cage.
Tio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tio's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Abdalla misses with a punch to the body.
Rayle Amot Abdalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackjan Tio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tio trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackjan Tio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackjan Tio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Rakic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Henry Morgan 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
5 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jozef Rakic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Morgan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morgan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rakic.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Rakic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Rakic keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Rakic circles away and keeps his distance.
Rakic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A head kick misses from Rakic.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Rakic wants to get back to striking at distance but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rakic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rakic tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan scores with a jab.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Rakic circles away.
Rakic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morgan will feel that in the morning.
Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rakic misses with a series of wild punches.
Rakic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Rakic scores with a nice head shot.
Rakic digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan takes a swing at Rakic's ribcage but misses.
Morgan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Rakic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rakic throws a combination. Morgan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rakic.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rakic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morgan - the referee stops the clock and Rakic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morgan. Rakic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rakic is breathing heavily.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rakic counters with a nice uppercut.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rakic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan drops Rakic with a beautiful combination! Rakic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Morgan is looking for the KO!
Rakic is rocked!
It looks like Jozef Rakic has been cut.
Rakic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Rakic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from Rakic misses
and Morgan counters with a right hand from hell and Rakic is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Morgan!
Henry Morgan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Always drink responsibly'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Napolitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Bantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bantrell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2pac-Tupac Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find. Dominick Napolitano 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Napolitano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sebastian Bantrell!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bantrell blocks a head kick by Napolitano.
Bantrell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Dominick Napolitano has been cut.
Napolitano throws a one two combo.
It looks like Sebastian Bantrell has been cut.
Bantrell slips under a jab from Napolitano.
Bantrell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bantrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Napolitano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Napolitano looks to throw the jab but Bantrell is out of range.
Napolitano blocks a head kick by Bantrell.
Bantrell walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bantrell catches Napolitano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Napolitano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Napolitano throws a head kick that misses.
Napolitano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-polar Asylum in the buildup to the fight.
Bantrell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Napolitano misses with a straight left.
Napolitano scores with a nice head shot.
Dominick Napolitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napolitano misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Napolitano.
Napolitano misses with a combination
and Bantrell counters with a flying knee that drops Napolitano! Bantrell dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Bantrell!
Sebastian Bantrell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. JBG - Just Bleed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chuck Lorenzo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apple wants to clinch up but Lorenzo keeps it at a distance.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Lorenzo shows good takedown defense.
Apple takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apple tries to clinch there but Lorenzo circles away.
Lorenzo is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Lorenzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Apple's head backwards.
Lorenzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lorenzo with a hook.
Lorenzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Apple is just out of range.
Lorenzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Lorenzo pushes him off.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorenzo swivels and escapes.
Lorenzo lands with a straight right. Apple didn't see that one coming.
Lorenzo's coach down at 11th Planet MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lorenzo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chuck Lorenzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lorenzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lorenzo pinned against the cage. Lorenzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Apple slips under a jab from Lorenzo.
Apple plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Lorenzo misses the target.
Apple takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Lorenzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lorenzo pinned against the cage. Lorenzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lorenzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lorenzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apple counters with a body kick.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Lorenzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lorenzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apple.
Apple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo misses with a hook.
Apple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apple on the side of the head.
Apple looks for a takedown but Lorenzo sprawls well.
Apple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Apple.
Lorenzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Apple moves away from the strike by Lorenzo.
Some wild striking there from Apple.
A head kick misses from Apple.
Lorenzo lands with an overhand left.
Lorenzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Apple had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lorenzo misses the target.
Lorenzo misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Lorenzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lorenzo scores with a hook.
Apple misses with a series of wild punches.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lorenzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lorenzo defends it nicely.
Apple looks to score with a jab to the body but Lorenzo is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lorenzo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Apple tries to clinch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apple.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lorenzo circles away.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorenzo swivels and escapes.
Lorenzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apple momentarily.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lorenzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Ipad Apple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lorenzo.
It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
Lorenzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple has his takedown stuffed
and Apple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apple explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lorenzo lunges at Apple with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Apple's hand.
Lorenzo lands with a hook. Apple tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Apple misses with a head kick.
Apple gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Apple takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lorenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apple misses with a takedown
and Lorenzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apple throws a looping overhand right but Lorenzo ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lorenzo as Apple shoots in.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown but Lorenzo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apple goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Apple throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lorenzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apple on the side of the head.
Lorenzo thuds a left hand into Apple's body.
Nice cross by Lorenzo.
Apple misses the shot to the body.
Lorenzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apple's head.
Apple takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lorenzo can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lorenzo as Apple tries to tie him up.
Apple tries to pull guard but Lorenzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lorenzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apple is looking to control Lorenzo's arms but Lorenzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Apple has his back to the cage.
Lorenzo is trying to break free.
Lorenzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Apple won't allow it.
Apple is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lorenzo is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lorenzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apple has Lorenzo pressed against the cage, preventing Lorenzo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lorenzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lorenzo is trying to push Apple away but Apple has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lorenzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Apple has double underhooks.
Apple prevents Lorenzo from breaking the clinch.
Lorenzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apple looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lorenzo can't break the clinch.
Lorenzo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Apple prevents Lorenzo from breaking the clinch.
Lorenzo is trying to break the clinch but Apple is controlling him.
Lorenzo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lorenzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lorenzo smiles and moves away.
Apple takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lorenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple'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!
Apple fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lorenzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lorenzo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lorenzo swings for the body but Apple moves out of range.
Lorenzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lorenzo misses with a hook.
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Apple.
Apple tries to clinch up but Lorenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Lorenzo throws a right hand that misses
and Apple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lorenzo lunges at Apple with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Apple's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo jabs Apple to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Apple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lorenzo looks to land a left hand but Apple moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apple.
Apple throws a body shot but no joy.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apple is looking to clinch but Lorenzo is avoiding it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lorenzo as he connects with a hook.
Lorenzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorenzo as he avoids it easily.
Lorenzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lorenzo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Lorenzo as Apple shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lorenzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo throws a lazy right hand but Apple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lorenzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Lorenzo sprawls well.
Apple tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Lorenzo counter with a right hand.
Apple closes the distance and clinches up with Lorenzo, looking for a takedown. Apple pushes Lorenzo against the cage but Lorenzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo missing with a left hand there. Apple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple darts in trying to clinch
letting Lorenzo counter with a right hand.
Chuck Lorenzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lorenzo looks to land a right hand but Apple moved out of range.
Apple moves out of range as Lorenzo strikes.
Lorenzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apple tries to clinch there but Lorenzo circles away.
Lorenzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lorenzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple closes the distance and clinches up with Lorenzo, looking for a takedown. Apple pushes Lorenzo against the cage but Lorenzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo scores with a three punch combo!
Lorenzo misses the shot to the body.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Lorenzo does it's job there.
Lorenzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Apple counters with a body kick.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lorenzo throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Lorenzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lorenzo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Lorenzo!
Post fight, an emotional Chuck Lorenzo said 'I am having a great feeling right now. Great win to rebound from a tough, tough loss. Thanks for accepting the fight Apple, you are a great wrestler with a cool name.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armos Saffedine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armos Saffedine has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Samuel Adams's chin.
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20
260 lbs
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285 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armos Saffedine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Saffedine, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Saffedine against the cage but Saffedine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saffedine stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Saffedine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saffedine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adams tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saffedine gets underhooks to prevent Adams's takedown attempt.
Saffedine working Adams over with knees to the body.
Adams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saffedine prevents it.
Saffedine turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Saffedine manages to end up in side control.
Saffedine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Saffedine decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but Saffedine sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adams is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Saffedine moves into the clinch.
Saffedine is pressed up against the cage. Adams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saffedine down to the mat. Saffedine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saffedine drives through with a takedown into Adams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saffedine 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.
Saffedine is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saffedine decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adams, up you get!
Saffedine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saffedine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adams was covering up waiting for the punch and Saffedine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Saffedine gets to his feet - Adams follows without any prompting.
Saffedine leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adams blocks a jab.
Saffedine fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Saffedine.
Adams could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
and Saffedine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saffedine.
A lull in the action here as Saffedine stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to bench press Saffedine off him but Saffedine keeps the position.
Saffedine slows the pace down.
Saffedine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saffedine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saffedine gets to mount! Adams was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Adams is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Saffedine landing strikes, looking to finish!
Adams wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Adams is trying to remain composed but Saffedine is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Saffedine trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Adams doesn't escape.
Can Adams hold on?! Saffedine is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armos Saffedine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It looks like Samuel Adams has been cut.
Saffedine throws a head kick that Adams semi-blocks.
Adams is rocked!
Samuel Adams's cut is getting worse.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Saffedine counters with an outside leg kick.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Saffedine counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saffedine gets to his feet - Adams follows without any prompting.
Saffedine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saffedine decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Saffedine tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Saffedine counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saffedine scores with a push kick.
Adams blocks a head kick by Saffedine.
Nice body kick from Saffedine.
Saffedine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Adams's guard.
Adams looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saffedine puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saffedine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Armos Saffedine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saffedine moves nicely into side control.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now.
Adams is being controlled here.
Saffedine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Saffedine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saffedine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Saffedine stands up and beckons Adams to his feet.
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saffedine throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saffedine counters with a leg kick.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Saffedine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saffedine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saffedine has clasped his hands together around Adams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Saffedine trying to control the position but Adams is working away.
Saffedine has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Samuel Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saffedine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams shoots and misses
and Saffedine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saffedine counters with a leg kick.
Adams walks into a stiff left hand from Saffedine.
Jeez, Samuel Adams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Saffedine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Saffedine.
Adams shoots and misses
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Armos Saffedine!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Armos Saffedine waved his t-shirt featuring Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Potatos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Belmont might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2pac feat. Ice Cube - Bow Down. Jack Potatos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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34
140 lbs
27 - 17 - 1 |
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260 lbs
29 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Augustus Belmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Potatos!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potatos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belmont.
Belmont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potatos lands with an uppercut that bounces Belmont off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Augustus Belmont has been cut.
Potatos slips a jab and a cross from Belmont.
Potatos lands with a big right hook that stumbles Belmont - he's out on his feet here! Potatos follows up with another monster hook that separates Belmont from consciousness! Belmont falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Potatos stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Potatos!
A relieved looking Jack Potatos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Augustus Belmont had this to say: 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irving Massimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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32
290 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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280 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irving Massimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Fiddler!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiddler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Massimo throws a right hand that Fiddler ducks under and follows up with a left that Fiddler also avoids with ease.
Massimo staying out of range there.
Massimo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fiddler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Fiddler.
Massimo has managed to clinch.
Fiddler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Massimo looks to clinch
and Fiddler counters with a nice leg kick.
Massimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiddler moves away.
Massimo looks to throw the jab but Fiddler is out of range.
Fiddler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Fiddler.
Fiddler motions for Massimo to come forward. Fiddler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiddler throws a wild body kick that Massimo sees coming a mile off.
Massimo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fiddler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiddler throws a body kick that misses
and Massimo counters by moving into the clinch.
Massimo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fiddler lands a hook that snaps the head of Massimo backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massimo just leaning against Fiddler, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Fiddler.
Fiddler struggles to land a body shot inside as Massimo controls his hands.
Massimo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiddler blocking some punches.
Fiddler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiddler lands with a shot to the body.
Fiddler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fiddler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Massimo is out of range and Fiddler settles back down.
Massimo drops his hands momentarily and Fiddler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Massimo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Massimo moves forwards but Fiddler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fiddler looks for the body kick but Massimo saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Fiddler.
Fiddler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massimo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fiddler circles away.
Massimo is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Fiddler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massimo avoids the body shot from Fiddler.
Fiddler tries to land a front kick but Massimo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Massimo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiddler.
Massimo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fiddler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Massimo or perhaps it was just good defense by Fiddler, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Massimo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Massimo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fiddler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Massimo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fiddler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Massimo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fiddler as he jumps to the side.
Fiddler throws a low kick but Massimo avoids it.
Massimo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fiddler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Fiddler! Massimo is out on his feet! Fiddler rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Massimo is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Massimo is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Fiddler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bellic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to GTA 4 Theme. Andrew Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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168 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Bellic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellic throws a combination that misses
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like David Bellic has been cut.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Bellic.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Bellic gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Morgan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bellic is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Morgan!
Andrew Morgan is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Andrew Morgan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryo Narushima's chin.
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240 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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216 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Narushima as he avoids it easily.
Narushima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Narushima, which made it look bad.
Narushima tries a low kick but James avoids it.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Narushima.
Narushima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick from Narushima lands but James takes it in his stride.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Narushima sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James shoots for a takedown but Narushima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James blocks a leg kick.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Narushima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Narushima throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Narushima doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Narushima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narushima.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Narushima gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
Narushima lands a nice knee to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Narushima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Narushima lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Narushima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
James avoiding damage as Narushima throws knees to the body.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Narushima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
Narushima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Narushima tries to tie him up.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Narushima has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Narushima connects with a knee to the head.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Narushima utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Narushima is trying to stall.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima stops a takedown attempt from James.
Narushima scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narushima lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Narushima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James shoots in but Narushima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Narushima clinches up against the cage.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James has hold of one of Narushima's legs. Narushima is fighting the takedown attempt but James gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
James prevents Narushima from getting back to his feet.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Narushima looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
James postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Narushima isn't going anywhere.
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Narushima is defending well.
James wants to control but Narushima is keeping him busy.
Narushima managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by James.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Narushima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Narushima sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Narushima, who protects the arm well.
James tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
James has hold of Narushima's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Narushima seems comfortable defending it but James has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Narushima is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Narushima is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but James couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David James!
David James is the new super heavyweight champion!
David James decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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