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BloodBath Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Balagot Liu (ranked 5174 p4p, 364 weight class) and Banma Zhang (ranked 24016 p4p, 414 weight class). Liu comes into the arena with Got his blue belt in June 28th, 2019. blaring out of the sound system. Zhang has chosen Keith Ape - Psycho as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Balagot Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Banma Zhang!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu takes a swing at Zhang's ribcage but misses.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Zhang is out of range.
A nice side step and Zhang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Zhang.
Liu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zhang.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhang blocks a jab.
Zhang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Zhang blocks a jab.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zhang lands a jab to the head.
Zhang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Zhang ducks down to avoid it.
Zhang 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.
Zhang throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Zhang slips the punch.
Liu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhang lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
Liu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zhang throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zhang looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
Zhang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Zhang slips a straight right by Liu.
Zhang lands a jab.
Zhang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhang misses with a straight right.
Zhang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Zhang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Liu.
Liu lands with a hook. Zhang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu throws out a loose jab but Zhang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Zhang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhang motions for Liu to come forward. Zhang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhang motions for Liu to come forward. Zhang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liu takes a swing at Zhang's ribcage but misses.
Zhang looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Zhang misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
Zhang throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Zhang moved out of range nicely.
Liu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhang tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Zhang is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
Zhang moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu swings for the body but Zhang moves out of range.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhang. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhang.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhang counters with a thumping low kick.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhang on the side of the head.
Liu thuds his right hand into Zhang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhang throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhang.
A jab from Zhang does it's job there.
Zhang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhang drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Zhang moves away and avoids it.
Zhang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zhang tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Zhang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhang counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Zhang counters with an outside leg kick.
Zhang thuds his right hand into Liu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zhang counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Zhang manages to avoid it.
Zhang scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
Zhang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zhang misses with a low kick.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Zhang.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu jabs Zhang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhang.
Zhang tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhang moves away.
Liu blocks a head kick by Zhang.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Zhang uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liu thuds his right hand into Zhang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liu 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.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Banma Zhang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zhang missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Zhang misses.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhang.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu misses the jab.
Zhang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Zhang moved out of range.
Liu digs a good body shot into Zhang's ribs.
Zhang avoids the body shot from Liu.
Zhang missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Zhang.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhang manages to avoid it.
Zhang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banma Zhang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhang scores with a nice right hand.
Zhang slips a straight right by Liu.
Zhang lands a nice hook to Liu's body. Liu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu jabs at Zhang's body.
Zhang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Zhang throws the kick towards the body but Liu avoids it.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Liu misses
and Zhang counters with an outside leg kick.
Zhang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhang scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhang throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Zhang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhang tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Liu catches Zhang right on the button with a cross.
Zhang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liu slips a jab from Zhang.
Zhang misses with a straight right.
Zhang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhang finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head.
Zhang cracks Liu with a good jab.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhang on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Zhang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhang misses with a hook.
Liu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zhang.
Zhang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zhang throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu thuds a left hand into Zhang's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhang ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu throws a jab when Zhang was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhang doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Zhang there.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Zhang moved out of range nicely.
Zhang dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!
Zhang defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zhang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Zhang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Zhang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zhang defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Zhang tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhang.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Zhang lands with an overhand left.
Zhang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zhang looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhang as he connects with a hook.
Zhang scores with a jab to the head.
Liu checks a low kick from Zhang.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Zhang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu slips under a jab from Zhang.
Zhang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Zhang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liu connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhang walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Banma Zhang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhang connects with a body shot.
Zhang misses with a low kick as Liu jumps back.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Zhang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhang moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhang was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Zhang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Zhang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu connects with a right hand. Zhang shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu misses with a straight right.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhang throws out the jab.
Liu blocks a jab.
Zhang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zhang.
Zhang misses with a low kick.
Liu swings widly with a right hand
and Zhang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhang missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Zhang throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Zhang's head but Zhang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Zhang slips the punch.
Zhang throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Zhang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zhang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Zhang defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Zhang misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhang feints a counter leg kick.
Zhang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhang tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Zhang misses with a low kick as Liu jumps back.
Zhang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zhang throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Zhang moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Liu in his tracks.
Zhang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Zhang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Zhang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhang misses with a low kick.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu connects with a body shot.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhang.
Zhang scores with a body shot.
Zhang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Zhang slips the punch.
Liu connects with a body shot.
Liu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu scores with a shot to the body.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Zhang ducks down to avoid it.
Zhang scores with a leg kick.
Zhang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhang throws out a powerful jab.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhang throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu misses the jab.
Nice shot by Zhang.
A jab from Liu misses.
Zhang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhang looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
Zhang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Zhang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu throws the left hand but Zhang avoids the punch easily.
Zhang slips a jab from Liu.
Zhang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhang's head backwards.
Zhang slips under a jab.
Liu 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.
Zhang jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhang blocks a jab.
Zhang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Balagot Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhang lands the left hand.
Zhang staying out of range there.
Zhang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Balagot Liu.
Well Zhang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Balagot Liu!
After winning the bout, Balagot Liu 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boko Haram (ranked 3180 p4p, 336 weight class) and Jacques Daniel (ranked 5828 p4p, 471 weight class). Haram kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guns N’ Roses -Welcome to the jungle . Jacques Daniel acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Boko Haram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacques Daniel!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haram wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Daniel throws a nice looking combination but Haram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A clash of legs there as Haram blocks the low kick.
Daniel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haram seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Daniel instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haram drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daniel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daniel misses with a looping left.
Haram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daniel throws a body punch but Haram moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel misses with a leg kick
and Haram counters with a straight right hand.
Daniel clinches up against the cage.
Haram tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daniel smiles and moves away.
Jacques Daniel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haram takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daniel keeps Haram at a distance using the push kick.
Haram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Boko Haram has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haram, pushing him back against the cage.
Daniel is struggling to control the position.
Daniel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniel lands a big right hand that sends Haram crashing to the mat! Daniel stays standing though and waves Haram back to his feet!
Haram is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haram switches off momentarily and Daniel cracks him with a monster right hand! Haram topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Daniel dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Daniel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Daniel!
In his post fight interview, Jacques Daniel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Boko Haram stepped up to the mic, saying 'Banter '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 4418 p4p, 392 weight class) and Christian Okoye (ranked 24845 p4p, 518 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Okoye looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okoye, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura tries to work over Okoye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamura misses with a knee strike.
Okoye can't break the clinch.
Nakamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okoye is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye avoiding damage as Nakamura throws knees to the body.
Okoye managing to block the knees to the body from Nakamura.
Okoye managing to block the knees to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nakamura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nakamura pulls Okoye in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Nakamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakamura manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Nakamura's guard.
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nakamura trying to control the position here.
Okoye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nakamura is stalling in the full guard.
Nakamura trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom.
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura is working Okoye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Nakamura'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.
Nakamura really is a fat lump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
Okoye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okoye has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakamura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Okoye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoye can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamura controls the pace.
Nakamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakamura is in close to Okoye's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura landing some decent shots from guard.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Okoye has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura stays in close to Okoye's body and controls the position.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura advances to half guard.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Okoye tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakamura shoots and misses
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakamura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nakamura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okoye does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Okoye says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gurizuri Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakamura is nestled in close to Okoye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakamura working over Okoye with some ground and pound. Okoye looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Okoye actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Okoye quite badly. Okoye pulls Nakamura in close trying to recover. Nakamura postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Okoye on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Okoye doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gurizuri Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 5749 p4p, 447 weight class) and Vito Polizzi (ranked 5854 p4p, 448 weight class). Polizzi has chosen DJ Lilman - Flex as his entrance music. Karl Denke is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vito Polizzi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Denke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polizzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Denke.
Denke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Polizzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denke misses with a straight right.
Denke misses with a shot to the body
and Polizzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polizzi looks to land a right hand but Denke moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Denke.
Polizzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Polizzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polizzi avoids the body shot from Denke.
Denke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Denke misses with an uppercut.
Polizzi clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Polizzi on the inside.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polizzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Polizzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Polizzi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Denke tries to stall but Polizzi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Denke is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Polizzi.
Polizzi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Polizzi has double underhooks.
Polizzi is pushing Denke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Polizzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Polizzi prevents Denke from breaking the clinch.
Polizzi pushes Denke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polizzi has him pressed against the cage.
Denke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polizzi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Polizzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Polizzi pushes Denke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Polizzi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Polizzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Polizzi prevents Denke from breaking the clinch.
Polizzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Denke letting Polizzi take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Polizzi as Denke tries to tie him up.
Denke stalling in the clinch but Polizzi improves position.
Denke trying to control the position but instead, Polizzi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Denke into the cage.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Polizzi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi gets through Denke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Polizzi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Polizzi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Denke tries to work over Polizzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Denke tries to break free but Polizzi pushes him back against the cage.
Denke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polizzi has him pressed against the cage.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Polizzi has double underhooks.
Polizzi prevents Denke from breaking the clinch.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Polizzi works on Denke's body with a couple of short punches.
Polizzi digs a right hand into Denke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Denke's gas tank.
Polizzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Denke is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Polizzi.
Polizzi just leaning against Denke, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polizzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Polizzi.
A frustrated look appears on Denke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Polizzi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke tries to break free but Polizzi pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Polizzi.
Polizzi'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.
A shot in the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi presses Denke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polizzi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Polizzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Polizzi 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.
Nice uppercut there from Polizzi.
Polizzi slips under a jab.
Polizzi moves into the clinch.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Polizzi as Denke tries to tie him up.
Polizzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Polizzi scores with a shot to the side of Denke's head.
Polizzi lands a body punch.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vito Polizzi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Polizzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Polizzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polizzi effectively controlling the action here.
Polizzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Polizzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Polizzi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polizzi lands with a short shot to the head.
Denke is looking to control Polizzi's arms but Polizzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Denke has his back to the cage.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
Denke tries to stall but Polizzi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Polizzi as the two fighters clinch.
Denke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polizzi has him pressed against the cage.
Denke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polizzi has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Polizzi - that landed with a thud.
Polizzi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Polizzi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Polizzi stalling against the cage.
Polizzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke working hard to break the clinch.
Polizzi lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polizzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
A body shot lands from Polizzi.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polizzi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Polizzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polizzi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Polizzi.
A short right from Polizzi on the inside.
Polizzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Polizzi slows down the pace here.
Polizzi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Denke wants to get back to striking at distance but Polizzi won't allow it.
Polizzi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polizzi is pushing Denke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Polizzi digs a right hand underneath Denke's ribcage. Denke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polizzi is leaning against Denke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polizzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Polizzi.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Polizzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Polizzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Polizzi as the two fighters clinch.
Polizzi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Polizzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Denke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Polizzi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Polizzi.
Polizzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
Denke is rocked!
Polizzi slows down the pace here.
Polizzi blocking some punches.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Polizzi.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denke wants to stall.
Denke seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Denke looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Polizzi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Polizzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Polizzi tests Denke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polizzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Denke off the cage and back into range.
Polizzi connects with a body shot that sends Denke's belly button to the back.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Polizzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polizzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vito Polizzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polizzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Polizzi scores with a hook.
Denke tries to bum rush Polizzi with a series of wild strikes but Polizzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Denke misses with a looping right.
Denke throws a body shot but no joy.
Denke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Denke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Polizzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vito Polizzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polizzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Polizzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Polizzi.
Denke misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polizzi lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke throws a jab when Polizzi was well out of range.
Polizzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Denke off the cage and back into range.
Polizzi lands a really nice looking cross but Denke seems unphased.
Polizzi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Polizzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Polizzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Polizzi cracks Denke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Denke stuns Polizzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Polizzi.
Polizzi throws out a powerful jab.
Polizzi cracks Denke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polizzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Polizzi finds it's way through Denke's defenses.
Polizzi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Denke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Polizzi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Denke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polizzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Denkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Polizzi jabs Denke right on the nose. Denke blinks but takes it well.
Polizzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denke.
Polizzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Polizzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denke's hands.
Polizzi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Polizzi lands a lovely overhand right.
Denke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Polizzi lands a lovely overhand right.
Polizzi scores with a hook.
Polizzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Denke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Denke looks to land a combination but Polizzi avoids it well.
Polizzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Denke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Polizzi lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Polizzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Polizzi.
Polizzi connects with the punch.
Polizzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Denke has time to react.
Polizzi clinches with his opponent.
Polizzi blocks an uppercut.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polizzi keeps control of Denke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denke tries to break free but Polizzi pushes him back against the cage.
Polizzi presses Denke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Polizzi pushes Denke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Polizzi lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Polizzi.
Polizzi controlling the action here for a moment.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
Polizzi pushes Denke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polizzi leaning against his opponent.
Polizzi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Denke.
Polizzi lands a body shot.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polizzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Denke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vito Polizzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Denke tries to break the clinch but Polizzi is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Polizzi digs a right hand underneath Denke's ribcage. Denke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Polizzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Polizzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polizzi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Polizzi!
A very excited looking Vito Polizzi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sahadat Camara (ranked 4545 p4p, 397 weight class) and Papa Legba (ranked 5639 p4p, 444 weight class). Papa Legba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sahadat Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Legba!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Legba not doing much here.
Legba is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Legba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara is trying to maintain the position but Legba is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara is looking to improve his position.
Legba is thwarting Camara's attempts to control the position.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Legba has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is looking to control Legba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
Legba is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba prevents Camara from improving his position.
Legba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camara defends it well.
Legba is taking a breather. Camara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Legba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Camara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camara wants to control but Legba is keeping busy.
Legba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara is looking to control Legba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
Legba maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Camara could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Legba has cracked it and Camara is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Legba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Papa Legba!
A victorious Papa Legba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Here Goes Nothing (ranked 3224 p4p, 183 weight class) and Manny Machabeau (ranked 5655 p4p, 267 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Here Goes Nothing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Machabeau!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machabeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nothing looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machabeau closes the distance and clinches.
Machabeau is pushing Nothing up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machabeau breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Nothing 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nothing doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machabeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machabeau scores with a decent looking hook.
Nothing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machabeau swivels and escapes.
Machabeau is looking for the big counter here.
Nothing walks into a stiff left hand from Machabeau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nothing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machabeau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Here Goes Nothing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machabeau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machabeau cracks Nothing with a good jab.
Nothing takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machabeau instigates a clinch.
Machabeau slows down the pace here.
Machabeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nothing shoots for a takedown but Machabeau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machabeau wants to counter the offense by Nothing and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nothing slips a jab and a cross from Machabeau.
Nice body punch from Machabeau.
Nothing shoots in and drives through. Machabeau sprawls well.
Machabeau tries to counter with a clinch but Nothing shakes him off and moves away.
Machabeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nothing takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machabeau is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nothing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machabeau counters with a stiff right hand.
Machabeau jabs Nothing to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machabeau cracks a nice hook into Nothing's ribs.
Machabeau has closed the distance and engaged Nothing in a clinch.
Machabeau effectively controlling the action here.
Machabeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Machabeau.
Nothing has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machabeau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machabeau digs a right hand underneath Nothing's ribcage. Nothing let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nothing goes for a takedown attempt but Machabeau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nothing shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machabeau scores with a hook.
Machabeau cracks Nothing with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machabeau scores with a hook.
Nothing is rocked!
Machabeau connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Nothing covering up! Machabeau comes in with a big uppercut and Nothing goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manny Machabeau!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Johnson (ranked 1531 p4p, 205 weight class) and Easy Zee (ranked 24855 p4p, 526 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by On The Run Jompson Brothers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Easy Zee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Johnson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Zee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Zee's head back.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson sizes up Zee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Zee's torso.
Johnson jabs Zee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Zee takes one to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zee back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zee momentarily.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Zee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zee on the side of the head.
Johnson catches Zee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson lands a nice hook to Zee's body. Zee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zee shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson tests Zee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson works Zee's body with a nice hook.
Zee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zee. That did some damage!
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zee momentarily.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zee walks into a jab.
Zee takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson works Zee's body with a nice hook.
Zee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zee doesn't seem phased though.
Zee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zee ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Zee off the cage and back into range.
Zee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Zee takes one to the side of the head.
Zee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zee can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson cracks Zee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Zee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zee walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zee in his tracks.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Zee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zee takes one to the side of the head.
Zee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Zee is rocked!
Johnson drops Zee with a naaaaasty hook - Zee is in real trouble here! Johnson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Johnson!
A very excited looking Manny Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Fox (ranked 2218 p4p, 225 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 5482 p4p, 374 weight class). Gracie has chosen ROYCE GRACIE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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144 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Red Fox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fox cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fox misses with a head shot. Gracie uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fox throws a sloppy strike and Gracie has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Fox is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Gracie!
Helio Gracie is the new featherweight champion!
Helio Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Red Fox had this to say: 'I got robbed i want a rematch '.
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