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GC 314 De Barros vs Hakekia PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Avery (ranked 3731 p4p, 315 weight class) and Dilon Goncalves (ranked 2304 p4p, 241 weight class). Goncalves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TAPOUT kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves takes the fight into the clinch.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Avery holds him up against the cage and eventually Goncalves drops back down to his feet.
Goncalves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goncalves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Avery tightens his grip and picks Goncalves up, before dumping him to the ground. Goncalves manages to land in guard.
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Avery defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Avery sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Avery sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Avery is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Avery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Avery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Avery with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Avery advances to half guard.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avery is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is defending well.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avery passes the guard and advances to mount!
Avery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goncalves is looking to escape.
Avery moves to take his opponent's back.
Goncalves defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Avery's arms.
Goncalves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Avery's arms.
Avery trying to control.
Avery is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Goncalves. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Goncalves can't escape the position.
Avery controlling the position well here. Goncalves rolled but Avery kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Goncalves is keeping busy.
Goncalves is really stuck here.
Goncalves is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery wants to control but Goncalves is keeping busy.
Goncalves tries to escape the position.
Avery is working the ground and pound. Can Goncalves escape?
Avery wants to control but Goncalves is keeping busy.
Goncalves tries to break free.
Avery trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Goncalves is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Avery off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Goncalves tries to escape but Avery has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Avery lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Avery.
Avery has the hooks in. Goncalves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Avery tries to keep control of the position but Goncalves is staying busy.
Avery doesn't have the hooks in and Goncalves manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goncalves defends it easily.
Goncalves trying to control but Avery is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Avery dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Avery 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.
Avery looking to score a takedown here. Goncalves is defending well but Avery drives through and ends up in Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Avery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Avery trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Avery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goncalves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Avery advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves tries to get to full guard but Avery has control of the leg.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery passes to full mount!
Avery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goncalves is looking to escape.
Avery is working for a guillotine from mount but Goncalves frees his head quite easily.
Goncalves is looking to get to half guard.
Goncalves is squirming around, avoiding Avery's attempts to control the action.
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery controlling his opponent.
Avery has hold of Goncalves's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Goncalves manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Avery lands a big elbow.
Goncalves is looking to get to half guard.
Avery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Avery pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Avery is working for a guillotine from mount but Goncalves frees his head quite easily.
Avery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goncalves is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery landing strikes from the mount.
Avery with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Avery maintains control.
Goncalves regains half guard.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avery content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avery pulls his head out easily.
Tyson Avery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avery pulls his head out easily.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avery trying to control from half guard but Goncalves is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery controlling the action here.
Avery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goncalves can do to turn this around?
Avery trying to control from half guard but Goncalves is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Avery dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goncalves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Avery gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Avery stands and throws Goncalves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Avery moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Avery tries to move to mount but Goncalves blocks the move with his legs.
Goncalves looking for a sweep but Avery has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is looking to improve his position but Avery isn't that keen on the idea.
Avery with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves taking shots to the head.
Avery lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Avery controlling the position easily from mount.
Avery jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goncalves manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Goncalves tries to buck Avery off but Avery is having none of it.
Avery in side control lands a decent elbow.
Goncalves taking a bit of punishment here - Avery scoring with strikes.
Avery wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy.
Avery tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Avery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Avery off and has taken his back!
Avery trying to control the action but Goncalves just sinks the hooks in.
Goncalves doesn't have the hooks in and Avery manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goncalves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Avery has passed into half guard!
Goncalves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avery trying to mount his opponent but Goncalves defends it.
Avery stalling.
Goncalves is in trouble now - Avery has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Avery is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Goncalves is surviving well by controlling Avery's body position as best he can.
Avery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Avery lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dilon Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avery putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Avery lands a nice shot to the head.
Goncalves throwing hammer fists to the chest of Avery. What's that going to do exactly?
Avery moves to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves breaks Avery's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Goncalves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Avery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Avery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goncalves throws a sloppy strike and Avery has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Goncalves is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Avery!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Avery!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sampson Shain (ranked 2276 p4p, 260 weight class) and Joe Bailey (ranked 2373 p4p, 267 weight class). Bailey has chosen Go Hard Or Go Home as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Shain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bailey.
Bailey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Sampson Shain has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bailey is defended easily by Shain.
Shain misses with a wild combination.
Shain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Shain tenderised Bailey's leg. Bailey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt.
Sampson Shain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bailey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey rushes Shain and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shain gets underhooks to prevent Bailey's takedown attempt.
Shain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Shain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've been informed that Bailey has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shain misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bailey's brow.
Shain is working Bailey over against the cage.
Bailey wants a takedown but no success here.
Shain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baileys head.
Shain struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
A short left from Shain.
Shain throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Shain.
Shain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bailey is trying to pull guard but Shain has him pressed against the cage.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bailey.
Shain misses with some punches.
Shain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bailey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bailey's defenses.
Shain is working Bailey over against the cage.
Shain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bailey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Shain has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Shain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Shain avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Shain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
Shain cracks Bailey with a nice body shot.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey avoids the damage to the body.
Bailey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shain after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shain prevents the takedown attempt.
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Bailey avoids the head kick by Shain.
Shain throws a leg kick which misses Bailey's front leg but catches the back leg as Bailey tries to avoid it.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shain.
Shain lands with a straight right. Bailey didn't see that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bailey.
Shain is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Shain.
Shain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shain wants it to stay on the feet.
Bailey misses with a low kick.
Bailey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shain circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Shain scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shain scores with a head kick.
Shain takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Shain lands a leg kick that knocks Bailey off balance momentarily.
Shain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Shain.
Bailey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shain feints and then cracks Bailey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bailey down.
Shain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shain, as that shot connected.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Shain is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Shain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sampson Shain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Bailey.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shain.
Shain misses with a double jab.
Bailey throws a head kick but Shain moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Shain.
Shain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
Shain wants to land a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey looks to land a combination. Shain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shain tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shain. Shain obviously looking to wear him down.
Bailey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shain defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Shain misses the target.
Bailey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shain lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Shain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain cracks Bailey with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bailey looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shain finish him?
Bailey is rocked!
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bailey is still on wobbly legs! Can Shain finish him?
Bailey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Shain is avoiding it.
Shain throws a quick counter head kick but Bailey was just out of range.
Shain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bailey.
Shain cracks Bailey on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bailey falls backwards against the cage. Shain follows up with more strikes that drop Bailey to his knees. Shain keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bailey! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampson Shain!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Watt (ranked 2274 p4p, 259 weight class) and Steve Sanchez (ranked 1631 p4p, 195 weight class). Watt comes into the arena with Edmund Fitzgerald blaring out of the sound system. Sanchez has chosen Where is My Mind? by Pixies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Watt.
A combination from Watt does no damage.
As Watt backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Watt manages to avoid it all.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Watt.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watt tries to land a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Watt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watt.
Watt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanchez to the ground. Watt is now in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Watt presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watt breaks the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Watt.
Watt misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Watt misses with a body shot.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab from Watt misses.
Watt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Watt - that will leave a mark!
Watt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Watt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Watt had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Watt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to counter with a clinch but Watt pushes him away.
Watt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt keeps the fight on the outside.
Watt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watt throws out the jab.
Watt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Watt.
Watt shoots and misses
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Watt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Watt misses with an uppercut.
Watt throws a leg kick that misses.
Watt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Watt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Watt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Watt misses with the body kick
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Watt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Watt misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Watt.
As Watt backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Watt manages to avoid it all.
Watt misses with a series of wild punches.
Watt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Watt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Watt scores with a nice right hand.
Steve Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Watt.
Watt lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt lands a jab to the nose.
Watt cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Watt.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Watt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watt.
Sanchez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Watt misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Watt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Watt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watt has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Watt throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Watt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Watt looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanchez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Watt throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Watt misses with a double jab.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Watt moves out of range.
Watt is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watt swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
Watt throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut lands for Watt. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Watt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scott Watt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watt misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanchez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watt cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Watt throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Watt scores with a three punch combo!
Watt misses with a body shot.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Watt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watt misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Watt thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Watt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a head kick. That will keep Watt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Watt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watt distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Watt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watt throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watt trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Watt from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Watt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Watt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Watt works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Watt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Watt connects with a looping right hand.
Scott Watt is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Watt.
Watt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Watt.
Watt lands with a right hand.
Watt misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watt throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watt thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Watt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Watt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Watt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Watt throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watt tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Watt, as that shot connected.
Watt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Watt settles back down.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Watt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Watt misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Watt misses the jab.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Watt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Watt misses its intended target.
Watt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanchez back to the cage. Watt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Watt lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Watt misses with a body shot.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Watt doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Watt does no damage.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watt misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Watt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt misses with a head kick.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Watt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watt just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Watt slips the punch.
Watt throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Watt.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watt misses with a straight left.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Watt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Watt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Watt misses.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Steve Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt misses with a series of wild punches.
Watt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Watt.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Watt lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watt.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Watt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Watt throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scott Watt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Watt thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Sanchez with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watt scores with a jab.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Watt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Watt scores with a jab to the head.
Watt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Watt feints a jab promting Sanchez to slip. Watt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sanchez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Watt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Watt!
Scott Watt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poseidon Gonzalez (ranked 1940 p4p, 253 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 1233 p4p, 173 weight class). Snitch has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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35
173 lbs
23 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poseidon Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Snitch misses.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
Gonzalez cracks a nice hook into Snitch's ribs.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Crunch! Gonzalez slams his shin into Snitch's torso.
Gonzalez throws a wild body kick that Snitch sees coming a mile off.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch
and Snitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snitch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gonzalez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snitch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poseidon Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Snitch into the cage.
Gonzalez throws a push kick but Snitch slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzalez scores with a hook to the body. Snitch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Snitch avoids it easily.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snitch's hands.
Snitch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gonzalez. That one must have hurt.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Snitch off balance momentarily.
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Snitch seems unphased.
Snitch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snitch misses the jab.
Gonzalez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snitch sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snitch's guard.
Gonzalez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snitch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gonzalez postures up in Snitch's guard and throws a big left but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gonzalez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez looks to land a strike but Snitch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gonzalez trying to control but Snitch is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Snitch.
Snitch controlling the position.
Gonzalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gonzalez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four 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.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snitch is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Snitch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snitch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gonzalez is holding on to half guard well.
Gonzalez won't allow Snitch to pass to mount.
Gonzalez is looking to control Snitch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Snitch seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poseidon Gonzalez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Snitch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snitch walks into a left hand.
Snitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez feints and then cracks Snitch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snitch down.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the head.
Snitch avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Snitch with the counter takedown but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose.
Snitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snitch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.
Snitch throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez lands with a hook. Snitch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snitch tries for a takedown but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Gonzalez's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Poseidon Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Snitch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzalez trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch prevents a body shot from Gonzalez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzalez.
Snitch has clasped his hands together around Gonzalez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gonzalez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gonzalez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snitch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gonzalez. That's going to slow Snitch down.
Snitch scores with a hook.
Snitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez digs a good hook to Snitch's body.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snitch tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Snitch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
Snitch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Snitch.
Snitch avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snitch.
Snitch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Poseidon Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Gonzalez is predictable there
and Snitch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gonzalez!
Snitch controls the position.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Snitch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snitch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snitch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Snitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snitch moves away.
Snitch dives in for a single leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poseidon Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
No luck for Snitch with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez sets himself, and Snitch steps forward looking for the clinch! Gonzalez avoids it this time.
Gonzalez jabs at Snitch's body.
Snitch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Snitch tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Poseidon Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
Snitch slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Snitch saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poseidon Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gonzalez with a hook.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick
and Snitch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gonzalez!
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard.
Snitch working away.
Snitch controlling from side mount.
Gonzalez is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to reverse the position.
Gonzalez struggling a bit here.
Gonzalez tries to bench press Snitch off him but Snitch keeps the position.
A control attempt from Gonzalez but he's now mounted!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzalez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonzalez regains half guard.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Snitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzalez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gonzalez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snitch is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Snitch moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
Snitch shoots in and drives through. Gonzalez sprawls well.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snitch tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Snitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
Snitch tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects.
Gonzalez stuns Snitch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snitch throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snitch tried to score with a low kick but Gonzalez checks it.
Snitch tries for a takedown but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Poseidon Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Snitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Snitch clinches up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Snitch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snitch can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snitch slowing the pace effectively.
Snitch is trying to stall.
Snitch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jon Snitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snitch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snitch managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poseidon Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poseidon Gonzalez!
A very excited looking Poseidon Gonzalez 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.
Jon Snitch was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mannie Parazinho (ranked 2264 p4p, 236 weight class) and Matel Huchkov (ranked 1028 p4p, 113 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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152 lbs
15 - 13 - 1 |
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143 lbs
26 - 23 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mannie Parazinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matel Huchkov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parazinho blocks a head kick by Huchkov.
Huchkov jabs Parazinho right on the nose. Parazinho blinks but takes it well.
Huchkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parazinho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huchkov throws out the jab.
Parazinho lands with a kick to the ribs.
Parazinho throws a push kick but Huchkov slaps the foot to one side.
Huchkov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Parazinho moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Huchkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parazinhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parazinho connects with an inside leg kick.
Huchkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parazinho throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Huchkov is looking to clinch.
Huchkov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parazinho will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov misses with a head kick.
Parazinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huchkov.
Huchkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parazinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parazinho moves away.
Huchkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parazinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huchkov.
Huchkov lands with a kick to the temple. Parazinho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parazinho throwing a counter right hand but Huchkov manages to avoid it.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huchkov throws out a loose jab but Parazinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huchkov misses with a head kick.
Parazinho misses the shot to the body.
Parazinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Parazinho takes one to the side of the head.
Parazinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huchkov manages to avoid it.
Huchkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huchkov 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.
Huchkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parazinho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Huchkov lands a head kick. Parazinho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Parazinho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Huchkov missing with a left hand there. Parazinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huchkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov throws an off balance right hand
and Parazinho counters with a right hand to the body.
Huchkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parazinho moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Parazinho lands a big head kick that sends Huchkov tumbling to the mat! Parazinho takes a step backwards and waves Huchkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Huchkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huchkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parazinho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Huchkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huchkov throws a shot from downtown. Parazinho moves away and avoids it.
Huchkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Huchkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Parazinho.
Huchkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Parazinho circles away.
Parazinho slips a straight right by Huchkov.
Huchkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parazinho momentarily.
Huchkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Huchkov swings widly with a right hand
and Parazinho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Huchkov tries to clinch up
and Parazinho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Huchkov's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huchkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parazinho walks into a straight right hand from Huchkov.
Parazinho connects with a crisp jab.
Parazinho throws a hook to the side of Huchkov's head but Huchkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parazinho blocks a jab.
Huchkov misses with a hook. Parazinho ducked under it nicely.
Parazinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huchkov moves away.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses
and Parazinho counters with a nice uppercut.
Huchkov throws a head kick but Parazinho moves out of range.
Huchkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Huchkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parazinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parazinho lands a glancing blow to the side of Huchkov's head.
Huchkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov throws a lazy head kick
and Parazinho counters with a good low kick that Huchkov was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov lands with a cross.
Huchkov looks to land a left hand but Parazinho moved out of range nicely.
Parazinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huchkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Parazinho to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Matel Huchkov's cut even more.
Huchkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Parazinho.
Parazinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut
and Parazinho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Huchkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parazinho counters with a low kick, right behind Huchkov 's knee.
Huchkov blocks the body kick.
Huchkov misses with a hook. Parazinho ducked under it nicely.
Huchkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parazinho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Parazinho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parazinho throws a body punch but Huchkov moves out of range.
Parazinho keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Parazinho moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Nice defenses there by Parazinho.
Huchkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mannie Parazinho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Huchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parazinho rushes Huchkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Huchkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huchkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parazinho breaks the clinch.
Huchkov misses with a double jab.
Parazinho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huchkov misses with a hook. Parazinho ducked under it nicely.
Parazinho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Parazinho looks to land a body kick but Huchkov moved away.
Parazinho throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho digs a good body shot into Huchkov's ribs.
Huchkov throws the left hand but Parazinho avoids the punch easily.
Parazinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huchkov manages to avoid it.
Huchkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Parazinho throws a leg kick but Huchkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Huchkov tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov throws a looping overhand right but Parazinho ducks down to avoid it.
Huchkov pushes Parazinho up against the cage in a clinch.
Parazinho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huchkov can't break the clinch.
Parazinho lands a left hand.
Parazinho throws an elbow that misses.
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huchkov throws out a loose jab but Parazinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Huchkov coming out on top.
Parazinho avoids the head kick by Huchkov.
Huchkov misses with a wild body shot.
Huchkov looks to land a right hand but Parazinho moved out of range.
Huchkov throws a lazy right hand but Parazinho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parazinho blocks a head kick by Huchkov.
Parazinho ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
A little feinted left hand from Parazinho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huchkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Parazinho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Parazinho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses
and Parazinho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parazinho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huchkov's sensitive parts.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Huchkov jabs Parazinho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parazinho swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Parazinho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parazinho works Huchkov's body with a nice hook.
Huchkov misses with a right hand
and Parazinho counters with a solid body kick.
Huchkov is breathing heavily.
Huchkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parazinho lands with a hook. Huchkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mannie Parazinho is winning the standup battle so far.
Huchkov scores with a jab to the body.
Huchkov misses with a hook
and Parazinho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parazinho blocks a jab.
Huchkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parazinho.
Parazinho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho misses with a straight left.
Huchkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A right-left combo lands from Parazinho.
A big right from Parazinho misses.
No joy there for Huchkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huchkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Parazinho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parazinho walks into a jab.
Parazinho throws a head kick that Huchkov semi-blocks.
Parazinho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Huchkov.
Parazinho ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Parazinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parazinho lands a leg kick that knocks Huchkov off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Parazinho.
Parazinho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Huchkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The cut above Matel Huchkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Huchkov scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho lands a nice looking body kick.
Parazinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huchkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Huchkov throws a right hand that misses
and Parazinho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Huchkov misses with a straight left.
Parazinho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huchkov's sensitive parts.
Huchkov throws a jab when Parazinho was well out of range.
Parazinho half committed to a counter leg kick.
Huchkov tests Parazinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parazinho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parazinho with a hook.
Parazinho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Parazinho connects with a solid leg kick.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov throws an off balance right hand
and Parazinho counters with a stiff right hand.
Huchkov is rocked!
Huchkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Parazinho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parazinho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mannie Parazinho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Huchkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parazinho.
Parazinho swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Parazinho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Huchkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Parazinho finish him?
Parazinho misses with a two punch combination.
Parazinho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Huchkov tests Parazinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huchkov seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parazinho. Huchkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huchkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Parazinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huchkov.
Huchkov tries to clinch up but Parazinho circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho misses with a low kick.
Huchkov throws a big shot that misses.
Parazinho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parazinho is looking to score with low kicks.
Parazinho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Huchkov connects with a crisp jab.
Huchkov throws a jab when Parazinho was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov blocks the body kick.
Parazinho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parazinho throws a hook to the side of Huchkov's head but Huchkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parazinho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huchkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Huchkov loads up on a big right hand but Parazinho slips the punch.
Huchkov cracks Parazinho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Huchkov misses the shot to the body.
Parazinho lands with a hook. Huchkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot lands for Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Parazinho looks to land a left hand but Huchkov moved out of range nicely.
Parazinho connects with a single shot there.
Parazinho misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Huchkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Parazinho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parazinho scores with a shot to the body.
Huchkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huchkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Parazinho with a body shot.
Huchkov throws a hook but Parazinho avoids it easily.
Parazinho tried to counter with a leg kick but Huchkov avoided it.
Huchkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parazinho throws out a powerful jab.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut
and Huchkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huchkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Parazinho counters with a three punch combo that has Huchkov backing up. Huchkov nods at Parazinho to acknowledge the strikes.
Matel Huchkov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Huchkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parazinho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huchkov throws a head kick that half lands.
Huchkov misses with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Parazinho.
A head kick misses from Huchkov.
Parazinho jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Parazinho misses with a looping left.
Parazinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Huchkov throws a head kick that Parazinho semi-blocks.
Huchkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parazinho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov misses with a straight left.
Parazinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Parazinho staying out of range there.
Parazinho feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Huchkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huchkov scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Parazinho misses.
A jab lands there for Parazinho.
Parazinho scores with a hook to the body. Huchkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Huchkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parazinho.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matel Huchkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mannie Parazinho!
Mannie Parazinho thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boon Wrecking Ball (ranked 1758 p4p, 20 weight class) and Gomu Gomu (ranked 1994 p4p, 23 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boon Wrecking Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomu Gomu!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrecking Ball wants to clinch.
Gomu tries to land a leg kick but Wrecking Ball saw it coming and moves away.
Gomu connects with a looping right hand.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch but Gomu moves out of range.
Wrecking Ball moves into range and clinches up with Gomu.
Gomu can't find room to land a body shot as Wrecking Ball controls the action.
Wrecking Ball stalling in the clinch but Gomu improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomu misses with a knee to the head.
Wrecking Ball wants a takedown but no success here.
Wrecking Ball 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.
Gomu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomu circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrecking Ball moves in looking to clinch but Gomu pushes him off.
Wrecking Ball gets a clinch.
Gomu manages to break the clinch.
Gomu throws a jab when Wrecking Ball was well out of range.
Wrecking Ball fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wrecking Ball closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gomu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrecking Ball controls his hands.
Gomu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrecking Ball tries to pull guard but Gomu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wrecking Ball prevents a body shot from Gomu.
Gomu manages to break the clinch.
Wrecking Ball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomu manages to avoid it.
Gomu keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Gomu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomu defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boon Wrecking Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrecking Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomu.
Wrecking Ball takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wrecking Ball is defending well for now.
Gomu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrecking Ball tries to pull guard but Gomu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gomu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrecking Ball pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gomu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wrecking Ball's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball is looking to control Gomu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wrecking Ball avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gomu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Gomu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wrecking Ball wants to control but Gomu is keeping busy.
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.
Gomu stalling.
Wrecking Ball is pressing down on Gomu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Wrecking Ball's face as Gomu controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrecking Ball is trying to control Gomu's posture but Gomu avoids it.
Wrecking Ball is trying to escape the position but Gomu is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomu Gomu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wrecking Ball fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomu, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomu tries to land a knee to the head but Wrecking Ball blocks with his arms.
Gomu has a couple of punches blocked by Wrecking Ball.
Gomu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrecking Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomu is just out of range.
Wrecking Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrecking Ball wants to clinch up but Gomu keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Gomu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Wrecking Ball does no damage.
Gomu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gomu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomu lands with a nice body punch.
Gomu swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrecking Ball.
Gomu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wrecking Ball shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gomu is trying to defend but Wrecking Ball finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomu is positioning himself well to prevent Wrecking Ball advancing to mount.
Gomu moves into full guard.
Wrecking Ball with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gomu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomu controlling the position.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wrecking Ball manages to get himself to full guard.
Wrecking Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball is really struggling to control Gomu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomu stands up and waves to Wrecking Ball to follow him.
Wrecking Ball fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boon Wrecking Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrecking Ball is just out of range.
A left lands for Gomu.
It looks like Boon Wrecking Ball has been cut.
Wrecking Ball wants to clinch up but Gomu keeps it at a distance.
Wrecking Ball uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomu.
Wrecking Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Gomu scores with a shot to the body.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wrecking Ball throws a right and a left that Gomu avoids nicely.
Wrecking Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrecking Ball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrecking Ball fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrecking Ball misses with a leg kick
and Gomu counters with a low kick, right behind Wrecking Ball 's knee.
Gomu connects with a body shot that sends Wrecking Ball's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wrecking Ball moves in looking to clinch but Gomu pushes him off.
Gomu keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Wrecking Ball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomu misses with a hook. Wrecking Ball ducked under it nicely.
Wrecking Ball wants to clinch.
Gomu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wrecking Ball rather than just go for the knockout.
Wrecking Ball moves in looking to clinch but Gomu pushes him off.
Wrecking Ball throws a combination that misses
and Gomu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gomu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Wrecking Ball fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomu sends Wrecking Ball crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gomu is motioning to the referee to let Wrecking Ball up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wrecking Ball is rocked!
Gomu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wrecking Ball fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomu Gomu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boon Wrecking Ball's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch up.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch up.
Gomu lands a big uppercut and Wrecking Ball crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wrecking Ball looks OK. Gomu waves Wrecking Ball back to his feet!
Oh Wrecking Ball is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wrecking Ball is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomu measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Wrecking Ball! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gomu Gomu!
Gomu Gomu made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Trew (ranked 2066 p4p, 81 weight class) and Culver Crimson (ranked 2882 p4p, 26 weight class). Trew comes to the cage accompanied by Fuck You - Lily Allen. Archie Trew had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Archie Trew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Trew misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crimson. Trew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trew lands a jab.
It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Trew works Crimson's body with a nice hook.
Crimson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trew. That's going to slow Crimson down.
A jab from Trew misses.
Crimson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Archie Trew has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trew walks into a stiff left hand from Crimson.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Trew's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trew misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crimson.
Trew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trew avoiding damage as Crimson throws knees to the body.
Trew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trew just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crimson's brow.
Crimson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trew or not.
Crimson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Trew - that landed with a thud.
Trew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
Crimson looks winded!
Crimson lands a hook that snaps the head of Trew backwards.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trew's elbow.
Trew lands with a left to the head.
Crimson lands a hook that snaps the head of Trew backwards.
Crimson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trew.
Trew tries to stall but Crimson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trew's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trew.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trew blocks a body shot from Crimson.
Crimson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Trew seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Crimson can turn it around.
Crimson lands an uppercut.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Trew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trew stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crimson blocks an elbow strike.
Trew crunches a lovely knee into Crimson's ribcage.
Trew scores with a shot to the side of Crimson's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trew just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crimson's brow.
Trew has Crimson pressed against the cage.
Crimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trew throws an elbow but misses.
Trew leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Trew.
Crimson throws a head punch that misses.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trew lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crimson.
Trew throws an elbow but it misses.
Crimson avoiding damage as Trew throws knees to the body.
Trew using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crimson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trew throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trew scores a nice knee to the body.
Trew lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Trew.
Crimson being controlled against the cage.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Trew misses with a knee strike.
Trew lands a damaging elbow.
Trew lands with a right to the head.
Trew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crimson.
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!
Crimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trew tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crimson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trew landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trew lands a shot to the body.
Trew tries to land knees in the clinch but Crimson avoids the damage to the body.
Trew gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crimson avoids a wild elbow strike from Trew.
Trew crunches a lovely knee into Crimson's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Trew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trew lands an elbow inside.
Trew lands with a light punch inside.
That has opened up Culver Crimson's cut even more.
Trew misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Trew.
Trew drops Crimson with a big knee straight up the middle! Crimson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Crimson is rocked!
Trew lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crimson is still on wobbly legs! Can Trew finish him?
Crimson tries to get into range but Trew steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Crimson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Trew scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archie Trew!
A victorious Archie Trew 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between James Noir (ranked 1385 p4p, 191 weight class) and Alen Ohanian (ranked 2426 p4p, 304 weight class). Ohanian has chosen The Eternals - Wrath of Zeus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Ohanian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot by Noir.
Ohanian thumps Noir with a low kick.
Noir lands a nice shot to the body.
Noir moves out of range as Ohanian strikes.
Ohanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Noir tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Ohanian.
A quick step to the side and Noir tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohanian throws a hook to the side of Noir's head but Noir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noir throws a right hand that misses
and Ohanian 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.
Noir throws a right and a left that Ohanian avoids nicely.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Ohanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noir moves out of range of the strikes.
Noir defending well as Ohanian loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Ohanian.
Noir is looking to clinch but Ohanian is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir misses with a hook.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Noir misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Ohanian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noir looks to land a right hand but Ohanian moved out of range.
Noir walks into a jab.
Noir connects with a looping right hand.
Ohanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Noir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noir lands with a big left! Ohanian is wobbled badly! Noir comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ohanian to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Noir!
An out of breath James Noir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Burduada No Cranio (ranked 1050 p4p, 139 weight class) and Seiryu Machida (ranked 1188 p4p, 156 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Burduada No Cranio saw it coming and moves away.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burduada No Cranio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burduada No Cranio throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burduada No Cranio throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burduada No Cranio moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
Machida blocks a head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burduada No Cranio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Machida misses.
Machida blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing.
Machida moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burduada No Cranio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
A right handed body shot lands from Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Machida.
Machida misses with a punch to the body.
Burduada No Cranio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Machida.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
Burduada No Cranio takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has been cut.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burduada No Cranio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Machida presses Burduada No Cranio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Our sources have told us that Burduada No Cranio has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Machida avoiding damage as Burduada No Cranio throws knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burduada No Cranio's defenses.
Machida scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Machida.
Machida lands an elbow inside that Burduada No Cranio shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with an elbow over the top.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burduada No Cranio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Burduada No Cranio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Knees to the body from Machida.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio is rocked!
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Burduada No Cranio in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Burduada No Cranio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burduada No Cranio is pressed against the cage. Machida pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Burduada No Cranio! Two more big strikes from Machida and Burduada No Cranio crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
A victorious Seiryu Machida 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 Bernardo De Barros (ranked 1227 p4p, 151 weight class) and Alika Hakekia (ranked 1111 p4p, 138 weight class). Bernardo De Barros 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernardo De Barros!
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, Alika Hakekia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Barros drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - De Barros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Barros connects with a right hand. Hakekia shakes it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Barros or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakekia, which made it look bad.
De Barros moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHakekia.
De Barros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
De Barros clinches with his opponent.
Hakekia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from De Barros.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from De Barros misses.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hakekia defends well and De Barros ends up having to push Hakekia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Barros lands a nice looking body shot.
De Barros goes for a double leg but Hakekia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hakekia continues to drive forward.
Hakekia follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Barros clinches up against the cage.
Hakekia lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Barros is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hakekia gets through De Barros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hakekia lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Barros backwards.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
De Barros is trying to maintain a safe position but Hakekia gets an underhook and turns De Barros into the cage.
Hakekia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Barross head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakekia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hakekia.
De Barros is breathing heavily.
De Barros content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hakekia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hakekia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hakekia.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hakekia as De Barros tries to tie him up.
De Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hakekia walks away with a smile on his face. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Barros drives through and clinches with Hakekia against the cage.
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Hakekia finds it's way through De Barros's defenses.
It looks like Bernardo De Barros has been cut.
De Barros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown but Hakekia shows good takedown defense.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Barros moves out of range as Hakekia strikes.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Barros slips under a jab from Hakekia.
De Barros looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Barros has his takedown stuffed
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
De Barros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hakekia wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is looking for submissions but instead, Hakekia has regained full guard.
De Barros stopping the sweep attempt from Hakekia.
De Barros trying to control but Hakekia is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakekia is on top in guard.
De Barros looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hakekia passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Barros is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Barros throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hakekia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down De Barros's shoulder. That is not cool.
De Barros is looking to regain half guard here but Hakekia keeps moving and retains side control.
Hakekia stands up.
De Barros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hakekia throws a fast counter high kick but De Barros manages to duck under it in time.
Hakekia blocks a low kick nicely.
De Barros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
De Barros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
De Barros scores with a takedown into Hakekia's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo De Barros's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by De Barros or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakekia, which made it look bad.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Barros shoots and misses
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Barros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from De Barros.
De Barros misses with a hook to the body
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Barros is rocked!
Hakekia 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.
De Barros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hakekia counters with a crisp right that sends De Barros to the canvas! Hakekia follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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