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GC 454: Flair VS Nuragomidova PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Ekwall (ranked 1027 p4p, 1248 weight class) and Julio Christ (ranked 37 p4p, 49 weight class). Ekwall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter the Sandman. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wes Ekwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ avoids the body shot from Ekwall.
Ekwall fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekwall throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekwall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekwall slips under a jab from Christ.
Ekwall slips under a jab.
No joy there for Christ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christ's corner calls for a 1-2. Christ obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekwall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekwall throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Ekwall.
Ekwall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekwall moves away from the strike by Christ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Wes Ekwall has been cut.
Ekwall moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Ekwall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekwall throws a head kick that misses
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekwall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ekwall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ekwall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
Christ cracks Ekwall with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Christ has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ekwall to stand back up!
 Ekwall is rocked!
Crack! Christ connects with the perfect overhand right and Ekwall falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Christ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Christ!
During a confident post fight interview, Julio Christ thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Wes Ekwall was interviewed post fight and said 'I will tell you. I have been hit harder by hooker's thighs. He has heart and is most likely using roids. No other way he can beat me. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Hageman (ranked 2610 p4p, 830 weight class) and Ricky Judge (ranked 269 p4p, 102 weight class). Judge has chosen The Game- Disturbed as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Hageman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hageman scores with a takedown into Judge's guard.
Judge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Judge with a nice head shot there.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judge trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Judge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge has an active guard here but Hageman has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judge tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hageman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hageman's back!
Judge misses with punches from the back.
Judge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hageman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Judge is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hageman won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Judge off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Judge thanked KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 1614 p4p, 1455 weight class) and Ovidio Kiran (ranked 217 p4p, 195 weight class). Kiran has chosen Katmandu as his entrance music. Ovidio Kiran is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 32 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ovidio Kiran!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Kiran moves forwards but Bolleke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolleke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kiran!
Kiran sneaks out the side door and pushes Bolleke away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiran connects with a right hand. Bolleke shakes it off.
Bolleke 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.
Kiran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Kiran throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kiran's guard.
Kiran manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kiran scores with a leg kick.
Kiran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kiran blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiran punishes Bolleke's body with a nice straight punch.
Ovidio Kiran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiran feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bollekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiran throws out the jab.
Kiran throws a push kick but Bolleke slaps the foot to one side.
Kiran scores with a spinning back kick!
Bolleke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Bolleke defending well as Kiran loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Kiran.
Kiran throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but Kiran avoids it well and moves away.
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bolleke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kiran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kiran's head.
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!
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kiran.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiran avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolleke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but Kiran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolleke has his takedown stuffed
and Kiran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Kiran throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiran.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kiran sprawls and moves away.
Kiran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolleke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but Kiran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Kiran is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kiran throws a wild body kick that Bolleke sees coming a mile off.
Kiran misses with a straight left.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kiran sprawls and moves away.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Kiran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiran lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
Kiran walks into a stiff left hand from Bolleke.
Kiran moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Kiran digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Kiran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kiran misses.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Kiran is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kiran scores with a body shot.
Kiran drops Bolleke with a beautiful combination! Bolleke stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kiran is looking for the KO!
Bolleke is rocked!
Kiran fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bolleke square on the jaw! Damn, Bolleke is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakeem Marley (ranked 3181 p4p, 1821 weight class) and Uwe Eggert (ranked 393 p4p, 243 weight class). Marley comes into the arena with Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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BJJ Purple 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 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakeem Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Uwe Eggert!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eggert.
Marley is looking for a counter combo.
Eggert cracks Marley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eggert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uwe Eggert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley staying out of range there.
Eggert misses with a wild body shot.
Eggert throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eggert. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley lands with a nice body kick.
Eggert throws a combination that misses
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
Eggert throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Eggert moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eggert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Eggert misses.
Eggert defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eggert! But no joy.
Eggert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marley is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Eggert. Marley falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Eggert!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uwe Eggert!
Rakeem Marley spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tapio Virtainen (ranked 2551 p4p, 2285 weight class) and Kronos Doomsday (ranked 329 p4p, 293 weight class). Doomsday is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Main Theme - Doom Eternal. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tapio Virtainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kronos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doomsday blocks an uppercut.
Virtainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virtainen lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Virtainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Virtainen blocks a body shot from Doomsday.
Virtainen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Doomsday is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Virtainen to the mat. Virtainen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Virtainen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch on the inside from Virtainen fails to land.
A short right from Virtainen on the inside.
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!
Virtainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doomsday is trying to pull guard but Virtainen has him pressed against the cage.
Virtainen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Virtainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doomsday blocking some punches.
Virtainen blocks a body shot from Doomsday.
Virtainen has a couple of punches blocked by Doomsday.
Doomsday blocks an uppercut.
Doomsday gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Virtainen regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Doomsday won't allow Virtainen to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Doomsday prevents Virtainen from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Doomsday stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Virtainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doomsday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Virtainen tries to kick Doomsday off but Doomsday keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doomsday drops an elbow to the side of Virtainen's head.
Doomsday thows a huge punch but Virtainen dodges it nicely.
Virtainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Doomsday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Virtainen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtainen tries to kick Doomsday off but Doomsday keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doomsday thows a huge punch but Virtainen dodges it nicely.
Virtainen is trying to stand up here but Doomsday is controlling him well.
Doomsday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Virtainen is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Virtainen throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.
Virtainen closes the distance and clinches.
Virtainen misses with a punch to the body.
Virtainen lands a left hand.
Doomsday jumps into guard, dragging Virtainen to the mat.
Virtainen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doomsday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doomsday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtainen stopping the sweep attempt from Doomsday.
Virtainen wants to get up but he can't break Doomsday's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Virtainen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Doomsday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Virtainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Doomsday - that landed with a thud.
Virtainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virtainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Doomsday tightens his grip and picks Virtainen up, before dumping him to the ground. Virtainen manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday prevents Virtainen from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tapio Virtainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Virtainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Doomsday walks forward, straight into a front kick from Virtainen.
Virtainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Virtainen closes the distance and clinches.
Tapio Virtainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doomsday manages to pull guard.
Doomsday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Virtainen is aware though and is defending well.
Virtainen wants to stand but Doomsday has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Doomsday looking to control but Virtainen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen wants to stand up but Doomsday is controlling the position.
Doomsday wants to improve his position but Virtainen is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtainen wants to stand up but Doomsday has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Doomsday manages to get to full guard.
Virtainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doomsday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virtainen has managed to get both his arms back between Doomsday's legs - danger averted.
Virtainen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doomsday is proving hard to escape from.
Doomsday working for a triangle but Virtainen defends it easily.
Doomsday seems keen to control Virtainen's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doomsday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virtainen is one step ahead there.
Doomsday has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Virtainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doomsday has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Virtainen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Doomsday has tightened it up now! Virtainen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kronos Doomsday!
Kronos Doomsday tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blade Wolf (ranked 23645 p4p, 1550 weight class) and Ronnie White (ranked 581 p4p, 208 weight class). White comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Battlesick kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ronnie White was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Blade Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronnie White!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White scores with a body shot.
White tests Wolf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wolf misses with an uppercut
letting White counter with a right hand.
It looks like Blade Wolf has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wolf is rocked!
Wolf is aggressively charging in as White backs up avoiding any damage. White tosses out a jab and Wolf runs right into it face first! Wolf is out cold! White dropped down on all fours and is barking in Wolf's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronnie White!
Ronnie White very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 987 p4p, 2128 weight class) and Ser Bian Warc Riminal (ranked 118 p4p, 227 weight class). Ser Bian Warc Riminal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rikiya Goromaru's chin.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikiya Goromaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goromaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Riminal.
Riminal missing with a left hand there. Goromaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goromaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goromaru bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riminal's head.
Goromaru connects with a body shot.
Riminal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riminal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riminal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Riminal 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.
Goromaru throws a jab when Riminal was well out of range.
Nice cross by Goromaru.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riminal throws a jab but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Goromaru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riminal.
Riminal misses with a straight left.
Riminal connects with a body shot that sends Goromaru's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goromaru tries to clinch
and Riminal counters with a nice uppercut.
Goromaru throws a looping overhand right but Riminal ducks down to avoid it.
Goromaru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riminal lands an overhand right.
Jab by Riminal.
Riminal thuds his right hand into Goromaru's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riminal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riminal lands a head shot.
Riminal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riminal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riminal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goromaru circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Goromaru misses the target.
Goromaru bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Riminal regains half guard.
Riminal gets back to full guard.
Goromaru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riminal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riminal is looking for a triangle but Goromaru pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goromaru sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Riminal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Riminal can't do much from the bottom here.
Riminal manages to get back to half guard.
Goromaru keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Riminal wants to improve his position but Goromaru is controlling well.
Riminal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goromaru stands and throws Riminal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goromaru working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riminal is looking for a sweep.
Goromaru wants to control but Riminal is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Riminal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goromaru wants to control but Riminal is keeping him busy.
Goromaru is trying to ground and pound but Riminal uses the momentary lack of control by Goromaru to regain half guard.
Riminal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riminal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riminal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goromaru forces his way into half guard.
Goromaru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goromaru is looking to stall here but Riminal recovers full guard.
Goromaru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riminal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goromaru has managed to get both his arms back between Riminal's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ser Bian Warc Riminal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riminal staying out of range there.
Riminal looks to land a right hand but Goromaru moved out of range.
Riminal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goromaru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riminal's knee momentarily.
Riminal walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Riminal there.
Riminal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goromaru throws out the jab.
Goromaru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Riminal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riminal misses with a body shot.
Goromaru looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Goromaru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riminal.
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riminal throws out the jab.
Riminal misses the jab.
Riminal misses with a straight right.
Riminal slips under a jab.
Riminal is looking for the big counter here.
Riminal stuns Goromaru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riminal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Riminal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goromaru tries to bench press Riminal off him but Riminal keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riminal taking a breather here.
Goromaru is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Riminal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Goromaru gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riminal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goromaru prevents Riminal from taking his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riminal controlling from the full mount.
Riminal throws a strike there. Goromaru manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Riminal throwing shots but Goromaru is blocking nicely.
Riminal trying to control the action but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Riminal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goromaru!
Riminal thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is squirming around, avoiding Riminal's attempts to control the action.
Goromaru swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Riminal throwing strikes here but Goromaru is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Riminal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riminal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Goromaru has worked his arm free - good work by Goromaru!
Riminal in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Riminal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goromaru rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Riminal's guard! Nice work there by Goromaru!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru throws an elbow that misses. Riminal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goromaru's guard. Nice move by Riminal!
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riminal controls the pace.
Riminal wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Riminal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Goromaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Goromaru misses with a low kick as Riminal jumps back.
Goromaru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Riminal.
Riminal feints and as Goromaru raises his hands in defense, Riminal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riminal throws a big right hand that misses.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Riminal from controlling successfully.
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riminal passes into side control.
Riminal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riminal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riminal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riminal is keen to just control but Goromaru is a slippery customer.
Riminal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riminal is looking to pass Goromaru's guard but actually Goromaru recovers to full guard.
Goromaru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riminal looking to pass the guard.
Riminal trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Riminal tries to pass.
Riminal controlling from the top position.
Goromaru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riminal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riminal controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riminal looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goromaru takes one to the side of the head.
Goromaru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riminal misses with an uppercut. Goromaru saw that one coming.
As Riminal backs away, Goromaru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Riminal lands an overhand right.
Riminal throws a looping overhand right but Goromaru ducks down to avoid it.
Goromaru feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riminal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Riminal lands with a nice body punch.
Riminal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goromaru's half guard.
Riminal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rikiya Goromaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riminal prevents Goromaru from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Riminal seems content to control.
Goromaru is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riminal pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ser Bian Warc Riminal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riminal 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
During a confident post fight interview, Ser Bian Warc Riminal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 3228 p4p, 3436 weight class) and Sterling Draper (ranked 352 p4p, 371 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Draper's choice of entrance music: Asshole. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akhmed Dudayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sterling Draper!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dudayev did well to prevent Draper getting side control.
Dudayev kicks Draper off and gets back to his feet.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Draper gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dudayev is avoiding damage well.
Draper moves into full mount!
Dudayev tries to buck Draper off but he can't manage it.
Draper wants to control the pace but Dudayev is squirming around nicely.
Draper lands a big elbow.
Draper throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Draper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dudayev turns into him and now he's in Draper's guard.
Draper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draper is working an open guard so Dudayev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudayev. That snapped Draper's head back.
A head kick misses from Dudayev.
Dudayev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Dudayev.
Draper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dudayev as he avoids it easily.
Draper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Draper throws a big shot that misses.
Dudayev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Draper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudayev pinned against the cage. Dudayev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akhmed Dudayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Draper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev throws a series of punches but Draper moves out of range.
Draper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Draper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudayev.
Dudayev scores with a body shot.
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!
Dudayev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dudayev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Draper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dudayev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dudayev misses with a wild combination.
Draper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dudayev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akhmed Dudayev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudayev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dudayev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dudayev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Draper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Dudayev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dudayev misses with the combination.
Dudayev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draper.
Draper throws a series of punches but Dudayev avoids them all with ease.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev scores with a head kick.
Draper misses with a takedown attempt - Dudayev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dudayev throws a right and a left that Draper avoids nicely.
Draper tries to bum rush Dudayev with a series of wild strikes but Dudayev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Draper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudayev circles away.
Draper drops his hands momentarily and Dudayev needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Draper just on the top of the head. Draper drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Draper - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akhmed Dudayev!
A victorious Akhmed Dudayev 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Oosthuizen (ranked 390 p4p, 1702 weight class) and Bruce Chang (ranked 62 p4p, 221 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francis Oosthuizen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Chang!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chang defending well as Oosthuizen loads up on a big left hand.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chang swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Oosthuizen counter with a right hand.
Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oosthuizen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oosthuizen works Chang's body with a nice hook.
Oosthuizen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chang.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oosthuizen .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen has closed the distance and engaged Chang in a clinch.
Chang wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen tries a body shot but Chang blocks it.
Chang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Oosthuizen .
Chang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Oosthuizen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oosthuizen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chang trying to land knees to the body.
Chang blocks an uppercut.
Chang lands a shoulder strike.
Chang is trying to maintain a safe position but Oosthuizen gets an underhook and turns Chang into the cage.
Oosthuizen lands an uppercut.
Oosthuizen avoids the elbow strike from Chang, against the cage.
Oosthuizen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch to the body.
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the head but Chang blocks with his arms.
Chang blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oosthuizen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chang missing with knees to the body.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
Oosthuizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oosthuizen can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Oosthuizen .
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Chang's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chang breaks the clinch.
Oosthuizen throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Chang throws a counter combo.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oosthuizen .
Chang slips under a jab.
A jab from Chang misses.
Oosthuizen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oosthuizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang looking to slow down the pace here.
Oosthuizen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Oosthuizen .
Chang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Chang manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Oosthuizen 's head coaches at potato place that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oosthuizen closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Oosthuizen tries to work over Chang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen prevents Chang from breaking the clinch.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oosthuizen is keeping busy.
Oosthuizen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Oosthuizen lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Oosthuizen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oosthuizen slips under a jab.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter punch.
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
Oosthuizen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?
Oosthuizen throws a nice looking combination but Chang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chang dodges the punch combination from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
and Oosthuizen counters with a nice body shot.
Chang misses with an uppercut
and Oosthuizen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters with a nice body kick.
Oosthuizen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Chang scores with a nice right hand.
Oosthuizen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oosthuizen lands a lovely overhand right.
 Chang is rocked!
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang lands with a hook. Oosthuizen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chang.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Oosthuizen finish him?
Oosthuizen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Oosthuizen . Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oosthuizen blocks the body kick.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen scores with a nice head shot.
Oosthuizen moves to clinch but Chang breaks away
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chang cracks a nice hook into Oosthuizen 's ribs.
Oosthuizen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Chang flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Chang is out cold! Oosthuizen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Oosthuizen !
A relieved looking Francis Oosthuizen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rice Flair (ranked 1516 p4p, 2027 weight class) and Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 199 p4p, 251 weight class). Rice Flair could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Khalib Nuragomidova's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rice Flair!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nuragomidova feints the counter takedown.
Flair is looking to clinch.
Flair tries to clinch but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuragomidova 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.
Flair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nuragomidova tries to avoid it but Flair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nuragomidova to the ground. Nuragomidova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nuragomidova lands a jab to the head.
Rice Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuragomidova closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Flair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuragomidova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nuragomidova lands a nice forearm strike.
Flair is being controlled here.
Nuragomidova in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Flair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nuragomidova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flair tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flair is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova cracks Flair with a big right hand but Flair just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flair tries to bench press Nuragomidova off him but Nuragomidova keeps the position.
Nuragomidova cracks Flair with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flair takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Flair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuragomidova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nuragomidova working the ground and pound from side control.
Nuragomidova lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nuragomidova lands a nice forearm strike.
Flair's coaches at The Brick Hithouse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nuragomidova scoring with punches from side control.
Flair tries to bench press Nuragomidova off him but Nuragomidova keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nuragomidova cracks Flair with a big right hand but Flair just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nuragomidova lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuragomidova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Nuragomidova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nuragomidova working the head and body with strikes.
Nuragomidova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nuragomidova working the ground and pound.
Flair tries to improve position but can't.
Nuragomidova landing a few strikes.
Nuragomidova cracks Flair with a big elbow.
Flair is rocked!
Nuragomidova is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Flair is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nuragomidova laying and praying for a moment but Flair takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nuragomidova stands up out of the half guard.
Flair seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck for Flair with that takedown attempt.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flair takes one to the side of the head.
Nuragomidova throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flair was covering up waiting for the punch and Nuragomidova finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Flair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova forces his way into half guard.
Nuragomidova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flair is looking to improve his position.
Nuragomidova is looking to take a break and control but Flair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flair has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nuragomidova escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nuragomidova!
Nuragomidova trying to control the action but Flair is working from the bottom.
Flair takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Flair tries to clinch there but Nuragomidova circles away.
Nuragomidova throws a combination. Flair tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flair tries to clinch but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
Flair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuragomidova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flair moves in looking to clinch but Nuragomidova pushes him off.
Nuragomidova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flair moves away.
Flair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flair lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair blocking some punches.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuragomidova controls his hands.
Nuragomidova is trying to push Flair away but Flair has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nuragomidova is trying to break the clinch but Flair is controlling him.
Nuragomidova breaks from the clinch.
Flair moves into range and clinches up with Nuragomidova.
Flair tries to work over Nuragomidova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova lands with a left to the head.
Nuragomidova misses with some punches.
Nuragomidova is trying to push Flair away but Flair has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flair lands a body punch.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuragomidova works on Flair's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch.
Nuragomidova scores with a nice strike.
Flair tries to clinch but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
Nuragomidova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flair gets a clinch.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Nuragomidova controls the action.
Nuragomidova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flair has him pressed against the cage.
Nuragomidova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nuragomidova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuragomidova looking to score a takedown here. Flair is defending well but Nuragomidova drives through and ends up in Flair's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nuragomidova is defending well. Flair quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nuragomidova has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Flair celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rice Flair!
Rice Flair is the new lightweight champion!
In defeat, Khalib Nuragomidova stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '.
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