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GDL 46: Khan vs Mcguire PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Rushe (ranked 6824 p4p, 6993 weight class) and Sky Genie (ranked 671 p4p, 679 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoine Rushe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sky Genie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genie instigates a clinch.
Rushe lands a hook that snaps the head of Genie backwards.
Rushe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Genie has Rushe pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rushe.
Genie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Genie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Genie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rushe defending well though.
Genie is looking to take a break and control but Rushe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rushe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Genie stopping the sweep attempt from Rushe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rushe is pulling down on Genie's head. It's preventing any offense from Genie, at least for the moment.
Genie throwing strikes from guard but Rushe blocks nicely.
Rushe pulls Genie in close to prevent any damage.
Rushe keeping moving, preventing Genie from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genie distracts Rushe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Genie preventing the sweep.
Genie sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Genie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rushe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antoine Rushe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Genie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rushe keeps the fight on the outside.
Genie darts in and clinches Rushe up against the cage.
Rushe prevents a body shot from Genie.
Rushe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Genie blocks an uppercut.
Rushe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Sky Genie has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Genie.
Rushe scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Genie.
Genie avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
Genie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rushe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Genie's defenses.
Genie successfully pulls guard.
Genie is looking for a triangle but Rushe pushes his legs off easily.
Rushe stays in close to Genie's body and controls the position.
Genie wants to stand but Rushe is controlling the position.
Genie is pulling down on Rushe's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rushe trying to control the position from guard on top but Genie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Genie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Genie keeping moving, preventing Rushe from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rushe scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Genie closes the distance and clinches.
Genie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Genie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rushe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rushe trying to control but Genie is working from the bottom.
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 Antoine Rushe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sky Genie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Genie fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Rushe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rushe lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie throws a head kick that misses
and Rushe counters with a straight right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rushe enables Genie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rushe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rushe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Genie missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rushe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Genie wants to control but Rushe is keeping busy.
Genie wants to stand back up but Rushe manages to pass into side control.
Rushe taking a breather here.
Rushe trying to control the action but Genie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Genie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rushe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Genie keeps working.
Rushe is staying tight to Genie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rushe tries to advance to mount but Genie instead regains half guard.
Genie tries to get to full guard but Rushe has control of the leg.
Genie missing with punches from the bottom.
Genie wants to get back to full guard.
Genie controlling the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Genie tries for a takedown but Rushe circles away easily
and Rushe counters with a body kick that stops Genie in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rushe scores with a punch to the head.
Genie closes the distance and clinches.
Rushe lands an elbow just above Genie 's eye.
Rushe misses with a knee to the head.
Genie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Genie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rushe uses from the top position.
Genie is breathing heavily.
Rushe looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rushe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rushe wants to pass the guard but Genie is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Rushe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sky Genie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rushe tries to keep at a distance but Genie has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Rushe.
Rushe throws an elbow that misses.
Rushe lands a left hand.
Genie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Genie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Genie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rushe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rushe trying to control the position from guard on top but Genie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Genie wants to get back to his feet but Rushe passes into half guard.
Genie is refusing to be controlled, as Rushe sits in half guard.
Genie tries to kick Rushe off but Rushe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rushe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Genie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Genie wants to control but Rushe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rushe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rushe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rushe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rushe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Genie can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Genie.
Rushe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Genie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rushe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Genie.
Rushe stuffs the takedown attempt from Genie. Genie gets slowly back to his feet.
Rushe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Genie manages to circle out of the way.
Genie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rushe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Genie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Genie wants to clinch.
Genie throws a head kick but Rushe moves out of range.
As Genie tries to get set, Rushe tries to push him back and clinch up but Genie manages to avoid the attempt.
Rushe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Genie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rushe's head.
Rushe wants to control but Genie is keeping busy.
Rushe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rushe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Genie looking to sit in guard and control but Rushe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rushe trying to control but Genie is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Rushe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rushe, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Rushe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glot Drulog (ranked 4638 p4p, 5211 weight class) and Jacob Brins (ranked 525 p4p, 552 weight class). Brins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Burning Hell. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glot Drulog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Brins!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drulog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drulog is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brins's half guard.
Drulog works his way into full mount!
Brins wants to try and get back to his feet.
Drulog wants to finish this one by submission but Brins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Drulog.
Drulog with shots to the head and body - Brins looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Drulog connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drulog controlling the pace for now.
Brins is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drulog fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Drulog fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Drulog connects with a bit shot that sees Brins covering up! More strikes from Drulog and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Drulog is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glot Drulog!
The defeated Jacob Brins had this to say: 'thats just 1 loss but there are lots more i have not done.....'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Holliday (ranked 6203 p4p, 6546 weight class) and Fatz Downtown (ranked 632 p4p, 655 weight class). Doc Holliday has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fatz Downtown!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Downtown with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Holliday.
Holliday takes the fight into the clinch.
Holliday wants to break the clinch but can't.
Downtown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holliday tries to break the clinch but Downtown is controlling the position.
Downtown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holliday's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downtown lands with a left to the head.
Holliday is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Downtown has hold of one of Holliday's legs. Holliday is fighting the takedown attempt but Downtown gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holliday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holliday knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Downtown on the ground.
Holliday being controlled here, momentarily.
Downtown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Holliday tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Downtown lands a nice shot to the head.
Downtown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holliday manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holliday is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downtown tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtown in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Downtown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holliday some visible discomfort.
Holliday is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Holliday being controlled for a moment.
Downtown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holliday takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Downtown lands a few punches from side control.
Downtown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Holliday will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Holliday is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Downtown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holliday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downtown has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatz Downtown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Downtown misses with a takedown attempt - Holliday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Downtown looks to move away, Holliday throws a big counter combo but Downtown just gets out of the way.
Holliday tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holliday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Downtown shoots in looking for a takedown. Holliday tries to sprawl out of it but Downtown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holliday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downtown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Downtown gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtown fails to pull guard.
Doc Holliday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatz Downtown.
Holliday tries for a takedown but Downtown manages to get underhooks.
Downtown breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Downtown does no damage.
Holliday seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Downtown wants to clinch up but Holliday keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Downtown.
Downtown wants to clinch.
Holliday forces Downtown back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downtown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holliday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holliday taking a breather.
Holliday jumps guard but Downtown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holliday is working for takedown but Downtown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holliday can't get the takedown.
Downtown breaks the clinch.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Downtown.
Downtown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holliday, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday wants a takedown but no success here.
Downtown jumps guard.
Downtown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Downtown is looking for a triangle but Holliday pushes his legs off easily.
Holliday has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Downtown is looking for a triangle but Holliday pushes his legs off easily.
Holliday trying to control but Downtown is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Downtown is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Downtown stops Holliday from standing up.
Downtown passes Holliday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Downtown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holliday is looking to control Downtown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holliday avoid being mounted?
Downtown controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatz Downtown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Holliday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Downtown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Downtown shoots in for a takedown but Holliday shows good takedown defense.
Downtown throws a nice looking combination but Holliday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holliday seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Downtown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holliday moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday manages to break the clinch.
Holliday tries to clinch there but Downtown circles away.
Holliday misses with a combination
and Downtown counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtown looks for a takedown but Holliday sprawls well.
Downtown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holliday defends it nicely.
Holliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doc Holliday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatz Downtown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holliday is defended easily by Downtown.
Downtown has Holliday up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday wants a takedown but no success here.
Our sources have told us that Holliday has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Holliday fails to pull guard.
Holliday looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downtown keeps control of Holliday as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holliday is trying to break the clinch but Downtown is controlling him.
Downtown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holliday fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fatz Downtown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holliday.
Downtown with the counter takedown but Holliday avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Downtown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holliday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Downtown is trying to pull guard but Holliday turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holliday is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Downtown is defending well.
Downtown manages to break the clinch.
Downtown instigates a clinch.
Holliday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Downtown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Downtown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holliday sprawls well. Holliday wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Downtown gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Downtown. Those never looked like landing.
Downtown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holliday is fending him off so far but Downtown persists. Nope, Holliday circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Holliday on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Downtown pushes Holliday up against the cage in a clinch.
Downtown scores with a shoulder strike.
Downtown manages to break the clinch.
Holliday checks a leg kick.
Holliday throws a big counter combination but Downtown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Holliday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fatz Downtown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Downtown has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fatz Downtown!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Martinez (ranked 2020 p4p, 3252 weight class) and Thor Nordquist (ranked 93 p4p, 134 weight class). Thor Nordquist will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thor Nordquist!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordquist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nordquist somewhat.
Nordquist tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nordquist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nordquist.
 It looks like Fernando Martinez has been cut.
Nordquist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martinez lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordquist looks winded!
Donk. Martinez catches Nordquist right on the button with a cross.
Nordquist misses with a low kick.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martinez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nordquist tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Nordquist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez digs a right hand underneath Nordquist's ribcage. Nordquist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martinez cracks Nordquist with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martinez.
Martinez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Martinez.
Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martinez rushes Nordquist and presses him up against the cage.
Martinez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Martinez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nordquist goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Martinez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Nordquist square on the jaw! Damn, Nordquist is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernando Martinez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Wilkins (ranked 6768 p4p, 6843 weight class) and Michal Wyrzykowski (ranked 501 p4p, 510 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wilkins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to God Save the Queen. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jasper Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Wyrzykowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyrzykowski throws a series of punches but Wilkins avoids them all with ease.
As Wyrzykowski looks to move away, Wilkins throws a big counter combo but Wyrzykowski just gets out of the way.
Wilkins feints and as Wyrzykowski raises his hands in defense, Wilkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilkins throws a strike but Wyrzykowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wyrzykowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wyrzykowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkins is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyrzykowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Wyrzykowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski advances to half guard.
Wyrzykowski moves into full mount! Wilkins won't be happy about that!
Wilkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wyrzykowski on the ground.
Wyrzykowski working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Wilkins looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Wyrzykowski! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michal Wyrzykowski!
The defeated Jasper Wilkins had this to say: 'Its okay just one fight..'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Tromble (ranked 6348 p4p, 3700 weight class) and Tarik Kongo (ranked 80 p4p, 150 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Tromble !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarik Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kongo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tromble 's head.
No joy there for Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kongo throws a combination that misses
and Tromble counters with a stiff right hand.
Tromble throws a series of strikes that have Kongo backpedaling.
Kongo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tromble finds it's way round the side to connect with Kongo's head.
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kongo walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tromble comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tromble works Kongo's body with a nice hook.
Kongo is looking to land body kicks.
Kongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tromble .
It looked like Tromble was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kongo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Tromble . Beautiful body shot.
Tromble with a nice cross.
Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tromble moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tromble 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tromble duly obliges.
Tromble lands a jab to Kongo's midsection.
A punch combination from Tromble misses.
Tromble with a hook.
Kongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tromble counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kongo thinking.
Tarik Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo looks winded!
Kongo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Tromble avoids them all with ease.
Tromble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tromble works Kongo's body with a nice hook.
Tromble lands with a hook. Kongo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kongo swinging wildly here.
Tromble scores with the left hand. Kongo knows he should have avoided that one.
Tromble tests Kongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tromble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kongo!
Tromble taking a breather here.
Tromble scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo being controlled for a moment.
Tromble in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tromble working the head and body with strikes.
Kongo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kongo prevents Tromble from moving into mount.
Kongo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tromble trying to control the action but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Kongo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tromble cracks Kongo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kongo is not content to let Tromble control the position.
Tromble lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tromble landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tromble wants to control but Kongo is keeping him busy.
Tromble is working Kongo over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tromble connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tromble dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
It looks like Tromble has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Tromble avoids them all with ease.
Kongo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Tromble as he connects with a hook.
Kongo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tromble finds it's way round the side to connect with Kongo's head.
Tromble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tarik Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tromble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Tromble moves out of range.
It looked like Tromble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tromble has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tromble scores with a hook to the body. Kongo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kongo fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongo throws a combination that misses
and Tromble counters with a series of strikes. Kongo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tromble darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kongo looks to land a combination but Tromble avoids it well.
Tromble connects with a right hand. Kongo shakes it off.
Kongo dodges the punch combination from Tromble .
Kongo tries to counter with a clinch but Tromble shakes him off and moves away.
Kongo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kongo misses with a double jab
and Tromble counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tromble connects with a body shot.
Tromble looks to land a combination. Kongo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Tromble .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tromble fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kongo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tromble scores with a nice head shot.
Tromble cracks Kongo with a good jab.
Kongo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tromble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tromble cracks Kongo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses.
Kongo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kongo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tromble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tromble throws a shot to the body.
Kongo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kongo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tromble connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kongo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kongo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tromble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongo can do to turn this around?
Tromble lands a nice hook to Kongo's body. Kongo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tromble lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tromble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kongo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tromble punishes Kongo's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tromble punishes Kongo's body with a nice straight punch.
Tromble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tromble paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tromble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tromble scores with a nice head shot.
Tromble closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tromble cracks Kongo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 Kongo is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tromble lands the left hand.
Kongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Tromble finish him?
Tromble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tromble dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Kongo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kongo seems to have recovered his senses.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Tromble avoids them all with ease.
Kongo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tromble counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tromble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kongo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tromble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tromble paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tromble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tromble swinging wildly here.
Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo ducks right into an uppercut from Tromble .
Tromble jabs at Kongo's body.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Tromble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tromble lands a nice shot that snaps Kongo's head back.
Tromble jabs at Kongo's body.
Tromble lands with a cross.
Tromble connects with the punch.
Kongo needs to keep his hands up - Tromble had a free shot at his head there.
Kongo is rocked!
Tromble throws a shot from downtown. Kongo moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tromble counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Tromble tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tromble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
John Tromble is winning the standup battle so far.
Tromble lands a jab to the head.
Kongo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tromble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kongo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Tromble does it's job there.
Kongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Tromble finish him?
Kongo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tromble misses with a double jab.
Kongo seems to have recovered his senses.
Tromble works over Kongo's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tromble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Tromble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tromble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tromble scores with a nice head shot.
Tromble lands with a hook. Kongo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tromble connects with a body shot that sends Kongo's belly button to the back.
Tromble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tromble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kongo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tromble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tromble jabs Kongo right on the nose. Kongo blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tromble cracks Kongo with an open hand slap.
Tromble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kongo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kongo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tarik Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Tromble .
Tromble lands a nice shot to the body.
Tromble moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
John Tromble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tromble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Tromble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tromble 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tromble !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Haraldson (ranked 25411 p4p, 25192 weight class) and Tyson Cover (ranked 721 p4p, 687 weight class). Cover has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off) as his entrance music. Tyson Cover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thor Haraldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Cover!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haraldson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice combo by Cover! Oh, that's hurt him - Haraldson falls to the canvas and Cover follows him into side control.
 Haraldson is rocked!
It looks like Thor Haraldson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd goes nuts as Cover knocks Haraldson out cold with a massive hammerfist! Cover Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyson Cover!
Tyson Cover really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SynCity Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kooz Wahrr (ranked 4188 p4p, 7538 weight class) and Alex Thompson (ranked 165 p4p, 211 weight class). Wahrr comes to the cage accompanied by Zombie by The Cranberries. Kooz Wahrr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex Thompson's chin.
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kooz Wahrr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Thompson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wahrr looking to score a takedown here. Thompson is defending well but Wahrr drives through and ends up in Thompson's guard.
Wahrr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wahrr postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Wahrr is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson working for a triangle but Wahrr defends it easily.
Wahrr wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Wahrr passes into half guard.
Wahrr wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wahrr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wahrr thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Wahrr working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing that Wahrr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahrr trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
Wahrr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Wahrr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wahrr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wahrr working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahrr seems to be looking for submissions.
Wahrr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wahrr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wahrr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wahrr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wahrr winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wahrr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Wahrr wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
Wahrr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson taking some punishment here, with Wahrr in his half guard.
Thompson is rocked!
Wahrr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Wahrr finish him?
Wahrr lands a big elbow - Thompson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Wahrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kooz Wahrr!
Kooz Wahrr 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Momofuku Ando (ranked 3096 p4p, 947 weight class) and Rou Joukani (ranked 423 p4p, 146 weight class). Ando's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Pot Noodle Song. Rou Joukani acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Momofuku Ando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rou Joukani!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ando tests Joukani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ando shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ando throws a body shot but no joy.
Joukani throws a shot to the body.
Ando scores with a hook.
Ando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joukani throws out the jab.
Joukani swings widly with a right hand
and Ando makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joukani walks into a stiff left hand from Ando.
Ando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joukani counters with an outside leg kick.
Ando attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joukani misses with a looping right.
Ando feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joukani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ando.
Joukani is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Joukani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ando fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joukani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukani misses with a body shot.
Ando throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joukani.
Ando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joukani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joukani looks for the body kick but Ando saw that one coming.
Ando moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ando lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ando.
Ando scores with the left hand. Joukani knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Ando blocks the leg kick.
Joukani motions for Ando to come forward. Joukani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joukani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joukani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot lands for Ando.
Ando looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ando lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ando shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joukani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joukani follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Ando blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Joukani. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ando.
Good shot there by Ando.
Ando swings for the body but Joukani moves out of range.
Joukani is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ando throws a hook but Joukani blocks it.
Joukani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Ando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses.
Ando walks into a straight right hand from Joukani.
Ando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukani was well out of range. Poor timing from Ando.
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Joukani misses the target.
A head kick by Joukani misses
and Ando counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Ando. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ando.
Ando takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.
Joukani checks a leg kick.
Joukani throws a hook but Ando blocks it.
Ando is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Joukani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ando looks to land a right hand but Joukani moved out of range.
Joukani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ando with a body shot.
Ando thows a leg kick but Joukani checks it
and Joukani counters with a body kick that stops Ando in his tracks momentarily.
Joukani delivers a nice body kick.
Joukani moves out of range of the strikes.
Joukani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ando does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ando takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ando misses with a jab to the body
and Joukani counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joukani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukani.
Joukani steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joukani throws a head kick but Ando moves out of range.
Ando misses with a low kick.
Ando lands a high kick!
Ando throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joukani throws a leg kick which misses Ando's front leg but catches the back leg as Ando tries to avoid it.
Joukani jabs Ando to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ando connects with a leg kick.
Ando misses with a low kick as Joukani jumps back.
Joukani throws a body kick that misses.
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 Momofuku Ando will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ando throws a right hand that misses
and Joukani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukani blocks a low kick nicely.
Joukani connects with a leg kick.
Joukani slips under a jab.
Ando slips a jab from Joukani.
Joukani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ando misses the body punch
and Joukani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ando punishes Joukani's body with a nice straight punch.
Ando just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani ducks under a wild hook from Ando.
Ando throws out a loose jab but Joukani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joukani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ando.
Joukani feints a counter leg kick.
Momofuku Ando is winning the standup battle so far.
Joukani scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Joukani misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukani slips a straight right by Ando.
Joukani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ando throws a right hand that Joukani ducks under and follows up with a left that Joukani also avoids with ease.
Ando missing with a left hand there. Joukani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joukani tries a quick counter leg kick but Ando is wise to it.
No joy there for Joukani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ando avoids the head kick by Joukani.
An attempted straight right counter from Ando misses the target.
Joukani scores with a jab. Ando acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ando stuns Joukani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joukani blocks a low kick nicely.
Joukani blocks a low kick nicely.
Ando misses with a wild body shot.
Ando looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Joukani's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joukani manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Joukani.
A low kick from Ando misses
and Joukani counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ando cracks Joukani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joukani moves out of range as Ando strikes.
Joukani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Ando tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Ando back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ando is rocked!
Ando walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Joukani! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 860 p4p, 1741 weight class) and Bryer McGuire (ranked 39 p4p, 84 weight class). McGuire has chosen Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Genghis Khan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bryer McGuire's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer McGuire!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan slips under a jab from McGuire.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Khan wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Genghis Khan has been cut.
Khan throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire cracks Khan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khan throws a leg kick that misses.
Khan throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Khan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khan misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Khan's head.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
Khan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGuire darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Khan on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McGuire's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Khan tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
As McGuire looks to move away, Khan throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
McGuire is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Khan.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khan tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khan scores with a punch to the head.
Khan misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a leg kick.
Khan misses with a body shot.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with the body kick
and Khan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khan wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire has Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire scores a nice knee to the body.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan misses with a body punch.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire stalling in the clinch.
McGuire tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khan rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
Khan moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Khan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Khan ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire.
Genghis Khan's cut is getting worse.
McGuire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGuire punishes Khan's body with a nice straight punch.
Khan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire sends Khan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGuire is motioning to the referee to let Khan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Khan is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genghis Khan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khan drops his hands momentarily. McGuire doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Khan staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Khan doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryer McGuire!
Bryer McGuire is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bryer McGuire bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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