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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Smiling Pile Of Poo (ranked 6678 p4p, 566 weight class) and JJ Jones (ranked 25247 p4p, 683 weight class). JJ Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Smiling Pile Of Poo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JJ Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones walks into a left hand.
It looks like JJ Jones has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Poo, which made it look bad.
Poo throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Poo cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Poo gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Poo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Poo.
Poo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones is rocked!
Poo flashes Jones a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Jones's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Jones crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Poo punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Smiling Pile Of Poo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Blackburn (ranked 6239 p4p, 550 weight class) and Frank Matthews (ranked 6846 p4p, 577 weight class). Blackburn's entrance music is Ultra Nate - Free (Super Extended Dance Vocal Mix). A fine choice. Matthews has chosen Jessie Ware - Say You Love Me as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Matthews.
Matthews tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Blackburn working the ground and pound effectively.
Matthews is rocked!
Matthews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blackburn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blackburn drops a big elbow. That's hurt Matthews! More shots from Blackburn and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Blackburn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shingoke Shoryu (ranked 4771 p4p, 433 weight class) and Vladimir Deschencko (ranked 5433 p4p, 469 weight class). Shoryu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Soothsayer. Shingoke Shoryu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shingoke Shoryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Deschencko!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deschencko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shoryu tries to counter with a takedown but Deschencko is quick to defend against it.
Deschencko delivers a nice body kick.
Deschencko blocks a head kick by Shoryu.
Shoryu is breathing heavily.
Shoryu misses with a takedown attempt
and Deschencko counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Deschencko does no damage.
Shoryu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Danga de danga de dang - Deschencko scores with a four punch combination!
Deschencko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shoryu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deschencko lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Shoryu falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Deschencko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Otieno (ranked 6985 p4p, 521 weight class) and Jake Frankowski (ranked 3851 p4p, 362 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Frankowski's choice of entrance music: Pieśń Aniołów. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Otieno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Frankowski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Otieno, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Otieno.
Frankowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otieno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frankowski.
Frankowski misses with a looping left.
Frankowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otieno.
Otieno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jake Frankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankowski pushes Otieno up against the cage in a clinch.
Otieno prevents Frankowski from breaking the clinch.
Frankowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Frankowski does it's job there.
Otieno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frankowski.
Frankowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frankowski connects with a single shot there.
Frankowski misses with a left hand
and Otieno counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankowski looks to throw the jab but Otieno is out of range.
Frankowski throws the left hand but Otieno avoids the punch easily.
Otieno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Otieno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frankowski drops his hands momentarily and Otieno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Otieno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frankowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Otieno misses.
Frankowski misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otieno cracks Frankowski with an open hand slap.
Otieno blocks a jab.
Otieno scores with a nice right hand.
Otieno catches Frankowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frankowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frankowski misses with a left hand
and Otieno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Frankowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Otieno.
Frankowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Jake Frankowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otieno closes the distance and pushes Frankowski back into the cage.
Otieno works on Frankowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Frankowski can't break the clinch.
Otieno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Otieno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Otieno keeps control of Frankowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Otieno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Otieno manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otieno working for a triangle but Frankowski defends it easily.
Otieno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frankowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frankowski wanted to stand there but Otieno had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otieno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frankowski defends it easily.
Frankowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Otieno is proving hard to escape from.
Frankowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Otieno is looking to cinch up a triangle. Frankowski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Otieno's body to avoid the submission. Otieno has instead reached around Frankowski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Otieno arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Otieno!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Hickings (ranked 4271 p4p, 433 weight class) and Chris Werdm (ranked 5410 p4p, 511 weight class). Chris Werdm struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Chris Werdm looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Hickings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Werdm!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdm gets a takedown into half guard.
Hickings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hickings wants to sweep here but Werdm controlling him for the moment.
Werdm stands up over Hickings, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Werdm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Werdm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hickings is keeping the position for now.
Werdm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hickings has his foot on Werdm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Werdm works his way back into a safe position though.
Werdm looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Werdm defends well.
Werdm stopping the sweep attempt from Hickings.
Hickings has control of Werdm's left arm, preventing Werdm from doing any damage.
My spies in Cozad Amsterdam inform me that Werdm has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Werdm throws a big elbow that misses.
Hickings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Werdm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hickings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Werdm throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Hickings's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Werdm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hickings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Werdm walks into a straight right hand from Hickings.
Hickings bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Werdm's head backwards.
Werdm throws a series of punches but Hickings moves out of range.
Charlie Hickings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werdm shoots in for a takedown but Hickings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hickings lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hickings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Hickings.
Hickings tests Werdm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hickings connects with a right hand. Werdm shakes it off.
Charlie Hickings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickings catches Werdm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hickings connects with a right hand. Werdm shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Werdm.
Good exchange - Hickings coming out on top.
Hickings smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Hickings does it's job there.
Hickings with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hickings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Hickings does it's job there.
Werdm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werdm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Charlie Hickings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Werdm.
Hickings closes this distance looking for a takedown but Werdm circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hickings counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Werdm looks winded!
Hickings lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Hickings.
Nice straight punches there by Hickings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hickings.
Hickings scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hickings scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hickings lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Werdm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hickings moves out of range as Werdm throws a body kick.
Jab from Hickings.
Hickings thuds a left hand into Werdm's body.
Hickings is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Werdm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hickings sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hickings cracks Werdm with an open hand slap.
Werdm is rocked!
Hickings is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hickings drops Werdm with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Werdm! Hickings dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Hickings!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandu Lungu (ranked 4432 p4p, 372 weight class) and Seiya Watanabe (ranked 4818 p4p, 405 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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237 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandu Lungu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seiya Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lungu cracks Watanabe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Watanabe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lungu.
Lungu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watanabe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lungu avoids it really well and circles away.
Sandu Lungu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Lungu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lungu.
Watanabe looks to land a combination but Lungu avoids it well.
Lungu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lungu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lungu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watanabe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lungu lands with a straight right. Watanabe didn't see that one coming.
Lungu cracks Watanabe with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lungu defends it nicely.
Lungu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watanabe's head.
Lungu lunges at Watanabe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watanabe's hand.
Lungu lands a nice shot that snaps Watanabe's head back.
A jab from Lungu does it's job there.
Lungu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Watanabe's hands.
Watanabe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lungu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Watanabe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lungu, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watanabe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lungu, who protects the arm well.
Lungu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.
Lungu is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe working away.
Lungu is looking to regain half guard here but Watanabe keeps moving and retains side control.
Lungu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lungu tries to get out of the position.
Watanabe working away.
Watanabe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lungu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Watanabe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watanabe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Watanabe looks winded!
Lungu is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lungu is trying to get back to half guard.
Lungu is working hard here to advance position.
Watanabe scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lungu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lungu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lungu is looking to reverse the position.
Watanabe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Watanabe is trying to get an arm triangle but Lungu is defending well.
Watanabe is looking to take a break and control but Lungu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lungu is holding Watanabe down, trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe is looking to take a break and control but Lungu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Lungu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lungu tries to buck Watanabe off but Watanabe is having none of it.
Lungu has one of Watanabe's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lungu struggling a bit here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lungu manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandu Lungu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lungu lands a jab to the head.
Watanabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lungu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Watanabe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lungu swivels and escapes.
Lungu throwing a counter right hand but Watanabe manages to avoid it.
Watanabe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lungu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lungu connects with the punch.
Lungu lands with a straight right. Watanabe didn't see that one coming.
Watanabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lungu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Lungu - just one landing.
Watanabe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sandu Lungu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seiya Watanabe.
Lungu cracks Watanabe with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Lungu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lungu.
Lungu lands with a hook. Watanabe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Watanabe is breathing heavily.
Watanabe shoots in looking for a takedown but Lungu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watanabe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Lungu.
Watanabe takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Lungu.
Lungu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watanabe's head.
Lungu lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lungu.
Lungu lands a lovely overhand right.
Lungu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lungu scores with a nice head shot.
Sandu Lungu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lungu lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Lungu.
Lungu's corner calls for a 1-2. Lungu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watanabe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lungu lands with an uppercut that bounces Watanabe off the cage and back into range.
Lungu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lungu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watanabe momentarily.
Lungu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Lungu.
Lungu lands with an uppercut that bounces Watanabe off the cage and back into range.
Watanabe walks into a jab.
Lungu cracks Watanabe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lungu lands a right hook to the body.
Watanabe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watanabe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lungu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lungu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Lungu.
Jab from Lungu.
Lungu scores with a jab to the head.
Watanabe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lungu.
Lungu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice uppercut there from Lungu.
Jab, jab by Lungu - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungu scores with a jab.
Watanabe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lungu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lungu tests Watanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watanabe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lungu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lungu cracks a nice hook into Watanabe's ribs.
Lungu dips to his left and cracks Watanabe with an uppercut!
Lungu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lungu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watanabe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lungu throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lungu cracks Watanabe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Lungu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe walks into a straight right hand from Lungu.
Lungu with a hook.
Lungu dips to his left and cracks Watanabe with an uppercut!
Watanabe ducks right into an uppercut from Lungu.
Lungu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watanabe doesn't seem bothered though.
Lungu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watanabe can do to turn this around?
Lungu clobbers Watanabe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lungu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lungu scores with a shot to the body.
Lungu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watanabe on the side of the head.
Watanabe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Lungu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watanabe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lungu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lungu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandu Lungu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lungu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Watanabe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Watanabe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lungu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watanabe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Watanabe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Lungu as Watanabe shoots in.
Lungu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Watanabe blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Lungu finds it's target.
Lungu scores with a jab to the head.
Lungu with a hook.
Watanabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Watanabe misses with a takedown attempt - Lungu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watanabe takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungu connects with a jab.
Lungu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Watanabe shoots for a double leg takedown but Lungu sprawls well. He's pushed Watanabe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sandu Lungu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seiya Watanabe.
Watanabe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lungu with a nice cross.
Lungu scores with a jab to the head.
Watanabe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lungu circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Lungu as he connects with a hook.
Lungu lands a jab to Watanabe's midsection.
Lungu lands a nice looking body shot.
Watanabe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lungu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watanabe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lungu to score with a decent uppercut.
Sandu Lungu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lungu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Watanabe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Watanabe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seiya Watanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lungu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lungu clobbers Watanabe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lungu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lungu throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lungu there.
A shot to the liver by Lungu. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lungu.
Watanabe needs to keep his hands up - Lungu had a free shot at his head there.
Lungu lands with an uppercut that bounces Watanabe off the cage and back into range.
Watanabe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lungu connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lungu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watanabe momentarily.
Lungu scores with the left hand. Watanabe knows he should have avoided that one.
Lungu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good exchange - Lungu coming out on top.
Lungu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Watanabe's hands.
Watanabe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watanabe walks into a jab.
Watanabe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Lungu.
Lungu scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Lungu.
Watanabe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lungu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watanabe doesn't seem bothered though.
Lungu scores with a jab.
Lungu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Watanabe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watanabe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lungu scores with a jab.
Watanabe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lungu cracks Watanabe with a good jab.
Watanabe takes one on the button.
Lungu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lungu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Watanabe drops his hands momentarily and Lungu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lungu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lungu cracks Watanabe with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandu Lungu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lungu, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandu Lungu!
After winning the bout, Sandu Lungu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hello Bay (ranked 2133 p4p, 215 weight class) and Sarmat Tigiev (ranked 6445 p4p, 483 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hello Bay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sarmat Tigiev!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tigiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tigiev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bay passes Tigiev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tigiev tries to roll over but Bay keeps him under control.
Bay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tigiev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bay controlling the action here.
Bay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bay is looking to stall here but Tigiev recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bay is pushing down on Tigiev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tigiev is fighting to maintain full guard but Bay has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigiev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bay wants to control but Tigiev is keeping him busy.
Bay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bay is pressing down on Tigiev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tigiev is holding on for now.
Bay is trying to control the action in half guard but Tigiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tigiev is controlling Bay's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tigiev is holding on to half guard well.
Tigiev is staying active underneath Bay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tigiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bay connects with a nice short shot to Tigiev's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tigiev is in trouble now - Bay has advanced to mount!
Bay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tigiev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tigiev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bay throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tigiev to regain full guard.
Bay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tigiev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tigiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Bay stopping the sweep attempt from Tigiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tigiev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bay.
Bay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bay looking to pass the guard.
Tigiev is pulling down on Bay's head to control his posture.
Bay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tigiev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bay trying to control but Tigiev is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bay tries to free his leg and advance position but Tigiev is retaining full guard.
Tigiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bay wants to control from the top but Tigiev keeps moving.
Tigiev being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tigiev keeping moving, preventing Bay from controlling successfully.
Bay slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tigiev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tigiev.
Bay trying to control the position from guard on top but Tigiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hello Bay dominated that round.
That's time! Bay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tigiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bay needs to keep his hands up - Tigiev had a free shot at his head there.
Hello Bay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bay tries to close the distance and clinch but Tigiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tigiev can do to turn this around?
Bay misses with a takedown
and Bay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tigiev cracks Bay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bay pushes Tigiev up against the cage in a clinch.
Tigiev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bay up against the cage.
Bay tries to pull guard but Tigiev holds him up against the cage and eventually Bay drops back down to his feet.
Tigiev is working Bay over against the cage.
Tigiev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tigiev is trying to stall.
Bay blocks an uppercut.
Bay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hello Bay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tigiev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tigiev stalling in the clinch but Bay improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bay's elbow.
Tigiev breaks the clinch.
Bay tries to clinch up.
Bay closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Tigiev.
Tigiev lands with a right to the head.
Bay is trying to pull guard but Tigiev has him pressed against the cage.
Tigiev tries to throw a body punch but Bay avoids it by throwing Tigiev back against the cage.
Bay is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tigiev misses with a body punch.
Bay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bay tries to score a body lock takedown but Tigiev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tigiev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bay or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bay takes a shot to the head.
Tigiev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tigiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tigiev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tigiev counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Tigiev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bay is looking to clinch but Tigiev is avoiding it.
Tigiev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bay wants to clinch up but Tigiev keeps it at a distance.
Tigiev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bay with a body shot.
Bay closes the distance but Tigiev moves to the side
and Tigiev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bay rushes Tigiev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bay is trying to pull guard but Tigiev has him pressed against the cage.
Bay tries to pull guard but Tigiev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bay throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tigiev on the inside.
Bay jumps guard but Tigiev stands there with Bay around his waist. Bay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tigiev lands with a right to the head.
Tigiev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bay tries to pull guard but Tigiev won't allow it.
Sarmat Tigiev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tigiev walks away with a smile on his face. Bay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sarmat Tigiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bay walks into a jab.
Tigiev connects with a body shot that sends Bay's belly button to the back.
Bay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigiev throws a shot to the body.
Tigiev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tigiev dips to his left and cracks Bay with an uppercut!
Bay tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Tigiev counter with a right hand.
Tigiev lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Tigiev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bay doesn't seem phased though.
Tigiev connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tigiev digs a good hook to Bay's body.
Tigiev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tigiev lands a big uppercut and Bay crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bay looks OK. Tigiev waves Bay back to his feet!
Bay is rocked!
Bay doesn't manage to clinch there - Tigiev circles away.
Oh Bay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tigiev cracks Bay with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bay looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tigiev finish him?
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tigiev. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tigiev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bay doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigiev is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Tigiev shuts the power down on Bay. Lights out, game over! Tigiev is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sarmat Tigiev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Nao (ranked 799 p4p, 84 weight class) and Boris Balkan (ranked 2258 p4p, 223 weight class). Nao comes to the cage accompanied by The End. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Nao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan gets tackled into the cage by Nao. Nao maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nao.
Balkan breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Nao.
It looks like Boris Balkan has been cut.
Balkan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balkan ducks right into an uppercut from Nao.
Nao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Balkan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nao throws a sloppy head kick and Balkan moves out of range easily.
Balkan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Balkan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nao's sensitive parts.
Nao is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balkan. That's going to slow Nao down.
Balkan looks to throw a body kick
letting Nao counter with a right hand.
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!
Nao takes one on the button.
It looks like Solomon Nao has been cut.
Nao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crack! Nao connects with the perfect overhand right and Balkan falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Nao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Nao!
After winning the bout, Solomon Nao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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