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NEX TTT Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Qing Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RedFace Slothlips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu comes to the cage accompanied by Last ride of the day. RedFace Slothlips has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Qing Fu's chin.
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155 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Qing Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RedFace Slothlips!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu tries to close the distance and clinch but Slothlips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slothlips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qing Fu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slothlips misses with a kick to the body.
Fu misses with an uppercut. Slothlips saw that one coming.
Slothlips is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slothlips tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fu is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Fu misses.
Fu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Fu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slothlips moves out of range of the leg kick from Fu.
Slothlips tries to keep at a distance but Fu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slothlips looking to slow down the pace here.
Fu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slothlips is looking to control Fu's arms but Fu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slothlips has his back to the cage.
Slothlips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fu throws an elbow but misses.
Slothlips looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slothlips swings wildly with an uppercut but Fu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu can't find room to land a body shot as Slothlips controls the action.
Slothlips blocks a body shot from Fu.
Slothlips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fu fails to land.
Fu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slothlips's defenses.
Fu misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fu lands an elbow inside.
Fu pulls guard successfully.
Fu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slothlips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slothlips is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slothlips is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slothlips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slothlips is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slothlips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slothlips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slothlips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slothlips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slothlips is one step ahead there.
Slothlips looking to pass the guard.
Slothlips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slothlips!
Fu breaks from Slothlips's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fu controlling from the full mount.
Slothlips is looking to improve his position but Fu isn't that keen on the idea.
Fu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fu works his way to his opponent's back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slothlips tries to escape the position.
Fu is working for a rear naked choke. Slothlips is not defending it well and Fu has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Slothlips refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Slothlips's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Qing Fu!
Post fight, an emotional Qing Fu said 'Thank you for sharing this with me,
Everyone, please help me thank my opponent for this opportunity: Through YOU I will only get Better /bow'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricardo Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Rodriguez both land. Nice combination.
Rodriguez stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodriguez throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodriguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rodriguez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez being controlled here momentarily.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Rodriguez slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing that Rodriguez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Smith trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith 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.
Smith pulls Rodriguez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriguez from doing any damage or advancing position.
We're going to have a standup here because Juan Rodriguez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls Rodriguez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rodriguez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith tries to control but Rodriguez wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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 Juan Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith thows a leg kick but Rodriguez checks it
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodriguez counters with a two punch combo.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith wants to clinch.
Rodriguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juan Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriguez defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith passes to side control.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodriguez is defending well.
Smith controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has an Americana. Rodriguez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smith is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smith hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ricardo Smith!
A less than humble Ricardo Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Stu Grimson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Grimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan tries for a takedown but Grimson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Justin Morgan has been cut.
Morgan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grimson trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We're going to have a standup here because Stu Grimson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grimson connects with a body shot.
Grimson is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Grimson works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimson. Grimson obviously looking to wear him down.
Grimson lands with an overhand left.
Grimson lands a nice hook to Morgan's body. Morgan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morgan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimson cracks Morgan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grimson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Morgan to stand back up!
Morgan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson fakes the leg kick and cracks Morgan in the body.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimson finish him?
Grimson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimson goes for a small jab and connects. Now Grimson goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Morgan stumbles back but Grimson runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Morgan to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Morgan will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stu Grimson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Case Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen ˇMAYDAY! - Last One Standing (feat. Tech N9ne) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Case Walker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Case Walker!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dela Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker misses with a jab to the body
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dela Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dela Cruz controls the pace.
Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're going to have a standup here because James Dela Cruz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dela Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker digs a good body shot into Dela Cruz's ribs.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dela Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Walker lands a left and a right that send Dela Cruz crashing to the mat, dazed. Walker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like James Dela Cruz has been cut.
Dela Cruz has been working on his balance at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Walker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker swinging wildly here.
Walker looks to land a combination but Dela Cruz avoids it well.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Cruz manages to avoid it.
Dela Cruz checks a low kick from Walker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Dela Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walker to the mat! Walker manages to get full guard.
Dela Cruz advances to half guard.
Dela Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dela Cruz is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Dela Cruz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Walker's half guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dela Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker is trying to stand back up but Dela Cruz is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Cruz sits in half guard.
Walker trying to control here.
We're going to have a standup here because James Dela Cruz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Walker drops Dela Cruz with a beautiful combination! Dela Cruz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Walker is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker throws a combination that misses
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dela Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker is staying active underneath Dela Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Case Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dela Cruz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dela Cruz counters by clinching up.
Dela Cruz tightens his grip and picks Walker up, before dumping him to the ground. Walker manages to land in guard.
Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Walker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dela Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
James Dela Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Walker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Walker's half guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control from Walker's half guard. Walker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Dela Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dela Cruz 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Dela Cruz just wasn't active enough.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walker's efforts to push away.
Walker prevents Dela Cruz from breaking the clinch.
Walker stops a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walker walks away with a smile on his face. Dela Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Walker tries to bum rush Dela Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Dela Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dela Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
James Dela Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Dela Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Dela Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walker finds it's way round the side to connect with Dela Cruz's head.
Walker jabs Dela Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Case Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Dela Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dela Cruz showed some decent athleticism there.
Dela Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Dela Cruz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Dela Cruz's cut.
That's time! Dela Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Dela Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker wants to land a leg kick but Dela Cruz is out of range.
Dela Cruz checks a low kick from Walker.
Dela Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dela Cruz goes for a double leg but Walker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walker continues to drive forward.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walker tries to circle away but Dela Cruz has him pinned against the cage.
Dela Cruz can't get the takedown.
Dela Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Case Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker looks to land a combination but Dela Cruz avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dela Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dela Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walker's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Walker lands a big right hand that sends Dela Cruz crashing to the mat! Walker stays standing though and waves Dela Cruz back to his feet!
Dela Cruz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker throws a right and a left that Dela Cruz avoids nicely.
Oh Dela Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Dela Cruz's head, knocking him out cold! Walker is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Case Walker!
Our winner, Case Walker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luivel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo. Gites comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Above The Law kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Luivel Romero could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Gites'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
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luivel Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Gites!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gites ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Placeholder name in the buildup to the fight.
Gites moves out of range of the body kick from Romero.
Gites throws a leg kick which misses Romero's front leg but catches the back leg as Romero tries to avoid it.
Gites throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gites shoots in but no luck this time.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gites takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick
and Gites decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Romero's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Gites throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gites postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gites trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Gites controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Gites from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Gites wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gites lands a nice looking body kick.
Gites throws a body kick that misses.
Gites throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero tries to sprawl but Gites drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gites controlling the action here.
Gites wants to take a breather but Romero is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to stand back up but Gites is controlling him
Gites trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Gites wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gites dives in and scores a takedown into Romero's guard.
Gites throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gites wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Gites is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gites tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Gites drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gites jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gites wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Gites throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gites trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gites postures up in Romero's guard and throws a big left but Romero blocks it.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Gites is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Romero walks into a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Gites there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gites throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gites dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Romero - that will leave a mark!
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Gites ducks down to avoid it.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Gites moves away and avoids it.
Gites pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romero slips a straight right by Gites.
John Gites seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero lands a slapping body shot.
Gites keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Romero throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gites.
Gites gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Romero gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Gites is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luivel Romero!
Luivel Romero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated John Gites had this to say: 'Time for me to call it quits and become a spar bot.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between August Beach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio dos Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beach comes to the cage accompanied by Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators - If This Ain't Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, August Beach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio dos Passos!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
dos Passos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Beach throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beach walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. dos Passos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beach misses with a head kick.
dos Passos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beach finds it's way round the side to connect with dos Passos's head.
Beach throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beach has dos Passos up against the cage in a clinch.
Beach tries a body shot but dos Passos blocks it.
Beach digs a right hand underneath dos Passos's ribcage. dos Passos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Beach.
Beach shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach lands a nice hook to dos Passos's body. dos Passos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beach cracks the inside of dos Passos's front leg.
Beach has closed the distance and engaged dos Passos in a clinch.
dos Passos blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach lands with a short shot to the head.
Beach lands a left hand that snaps the head of dos Passos backwards.
Beach working aggressively here.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but dos Passos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beach.
A short body shot lands from Beach as the two fighters clinch.
dos Passos looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Beach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beach.
Beach scoring well with a low kick there.
Danga de danga de dang - Beach scores with a four punch combination!
Beach pushes dos Passos away with a front kick.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but dos Passos manages to avoid it.
dos Passos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from dos Passos there as he acknowledges the shot.
dos Passos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beach can pounce on him.
dos Passos ducks right into an uppercut from Beach.
dos Passos is rocked!
dos Passos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
dos Passos is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Beach throws a leg kick which misses dos Passos's front leg but catches the back leg as dos Passos tries to avoid it.
Beach lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Beach is looking to slow dos Passos down with leg kicks.
Beach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and dos Passos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
Beach cracks dos Passos with a nice body shot.
dos Passos seems to have recovered his senses.
Beach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beach slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beach tried to score with a low kick but dos Passos checks it.
August Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beach pushes dos Passos away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Beach.
Beach is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Beach - that will leave a mark!
Beach scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Beach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
dos Passos 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.
dos Passos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Beach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beach.
Beach throws a leg kick which misses dos Passos's front leg but catches the back leg as dos Passos tries to avoid it.
Beach connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beach throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
dos Passos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beach. Beach obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Beach tenderised dos Passos's leg. dos Passos is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beach.
Beach moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
dos Passos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beach scores with a leg kick.
August Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beach. That's going to slow dos Passos down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Beach dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beach.
dos Passos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that dos Passos can do to turn this around?
dos Passos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beach can pounce on him.
dos Passos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beach.
Beach rushes dos Passos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
dos Passos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beach lands a body shot.
August Beach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beach breaks from the clinch.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from dos Passos.
dos Passos 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.
August Beach is winning the standup battle so far.
dos Passos is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach scores with a jab to the jaw.
dos Passos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
dos Passos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Beach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beach connects with an inside leg kick.
Beach lands with a thumping leg kick.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Beach! dos Passos is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). August Beach!
Our winner, August Beach, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Arellius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer comes to the cage accompanied by Predator Theme. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Titus Arellius!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arellius misses with a hook.
Archer fakes the leg kick and cracks Arellius in the body.
Archer takes a swing at Arellius's ribcage but misses.
Arellius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Archer is trying to defend but Arellius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Arellius has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Synergy Fight Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Arellius lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arellius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer is trying to stand up here but Arellius is controlling him well.
Arellius is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Arellius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arellius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Arellius is very close to passing his half guard.
Arellius trying to advance position but Archer counters by regaining guard.
Arellius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Arellius throws an elbow that misses. Archer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arellius's guard. Nice move by Archer!
Archer advances position into side control!
Arellius can't do much from the bottom here.
Archer wants to stand but Arellius is controlling his arm.
Arellius tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Archer just content to control the position.
Arellius tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.
Archer wants to control but Arellius is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arellius is trying to improve his position.
Archer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Arellius to his feet.
Arellius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arellius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arellius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arellius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Arellius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Archer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Titus Arellius will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Archer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Mason Archer has been cut.
Archer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arellius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Archer pinned against the cage. Archer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Archer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arellius shoots in looking for a takedown but Archer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arellius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Archer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Archer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Archer with a jab.
It looks like Titus Arellius has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arellius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Archer is fending him off so far but Arellius persists. Nope, Archer circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Arellius.
Archer lands a jab to Arellius's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Archer scores with a sloppy right hand. Arellius should have avoided that one.
Archer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Archer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Mason Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arellius trying to control the position but instead, Archer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arellius into the cage.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Arellius.
Arellius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Archer regains guard immediately.
Arellius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer is trying to control the position but Arellius postures up.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arellius trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer controls Arellius momentarily but Arellius frees himself.
Archer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Arellius trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Arellius works over Archer with some ground and pound from guard.
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason Archer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Archer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arellius bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Archer! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
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!
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arellius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Archer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arellius lands a couple of elbows.
Arellius trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep!
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Arellius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arellius manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Archer tries to hold on but Arellius postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Titus Arellius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Archer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Archer throws out a loose jab but Arellius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arellius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Archer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arellius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Archer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arellius has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Arellius thumps Archer with a low kick.
Mason Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arellius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Archer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arellius shoots in and drives through. Archer sprawls well.
Archer moves to clinch but Arellius breaks away
and Arellius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arellius.
Arellius wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer gets full guard.
Arellius trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arellius manages to get himself to full guard.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archer preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arellius pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arellius being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Mason Archer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Arellius lands a leg kick that knocks Archer off balance momentarily.
Mason Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arellius avoids the head kick by Archer.
Mason Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arellius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Arellius's belly button to the back.
Archer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arellius lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arellius throws a hook but Archer avoids it easily.
Arellius lands a leg kick that knocks Archer off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arellius works the jab nicely.
Archer tries to clinch but Arellius moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Archer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crack! A monster head kick from Arellius and Archer falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Arellius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Titus Arellius!
Our winner, Titus Arellius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingsley Nasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrew Wiggin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kingsley Nasir!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin wants to clinch.
Wiggin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nasir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiggin was well out of range. Poor timing from Nasir.
Nasir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiggin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nasir keeps the fight on the outside.
Wiggin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wiggin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nasir has passed into half guard!
Nasir winds up and cracks Wiggin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nasir is nestled in close to Wiggin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wiggin actively working from the bottom here.
Wiggin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nasir scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wiggin defending well though.
Nasir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiggin keeps working.
Nasir slips a nice elbow through Wiggin's hands, connecting with Wiggin's forehead.
Nasir thows a huge punch but Wiggin dodges it nicely.
Wiggin is looking to control Nasir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wiggin avoid being mounted?
Nasir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiggin keeps working.
Wiggin is looking to control Nasir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wiggin avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wiggin moves into full guard.
Nasir with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wiggin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nasir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wiggin is looking for a triangle but Nasir pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasir postures up and lands a big shot to Wiggin's brow.
Nasir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wiggin 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasir trying to control the position but Wiggin is working away.
Nasir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wiggin throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Nasir landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiggin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nasir trying to control from half guard but Wiggin is working away.
Wiggin tries to get to full guard but Nasir has control of the leg.
Nasir working the head and body with strikes.
Nasir trying to pass the guard but Wiggin defending well.
Nasir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wiggin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nasir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiggin keeps working.
Wiggin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nasir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nasir working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nasir lands with a punch from half guard.
Nasir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wiggin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nasir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wiggin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wiggin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nasir pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Nasir.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiggin keeps working.
Wiggin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nasir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nasir's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiggin doesn't have the hooks in and Nasir manages to turn into his guard.
Nasir landing some decent shots from guard.
Nasir connects with a couple of short punches.
Nasir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wiggin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nasir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wiggin is rocked!
Wiggin keeping moving, preventing Nasir from controlling successfully.
Nasir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasir distracts Wiggin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Wiggin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiggin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wiggin seems to have got his legs back now.
Nasir trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Nasir 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.
Nasir moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wiggin throws an elbow but it misses.
Nasir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wiggin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiggin misses with a knee to the head.
Nasir is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses.
Wiggin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wiggin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nasir.
Nasir is looking to control Wiggin's arms but Wiggin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nasir has his back to the cage.
Nasir leaning against his opponent.
Wiggin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wiggin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wiggin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wiggin throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasir takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Nasir.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wiggin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wiggin has Nasir pressed against the cage, preventing Nasir from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wiggin lands a damaging elbow.
Nasir is looking to control Wiggin's arms but Wiggin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nasir has his back to the cage.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Nasir shrugs off.
Wiggin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nasir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Nasir - that landed with a thud.
Wiggin trying to stall but Nasir improves his position.
Wiggin can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wiggin looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasir blocks the elbow strike.
Wiggin is looking to control Nasir's arms but Nasir gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wiggin has his back to the cage.
Nasir stalls.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wiggin fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggin tries to land knees in the clinch but Nasir avoids the damage to the body.
Nasir blocks an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wiggin looking to slow down the pace here.
Nasir controlling the action here for a moment.
Wiggin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasir has Wiggin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wiggin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nasir taking a breather.
Nasir managing to block the knees to the body from Wiggin.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Nasir is blocking nicely.
Wiggin trying to stall but Nasir improves his position.
Wiggin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside.
Wiggin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nasir in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nasir tries to stall but Wiggin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nasir slowing the pace effectively.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kingsley Nasir.
Nasir digs a good hook to Wiggin's body.
Wiggin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Nasir misses.
Nasir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nasir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiggin checks a low kick from Nasir.
Nasir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wiggin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasir scores with a shot to the body.
Nasir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wiggin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nasir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nasir in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wiggin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nasir scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wiggin to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Wiggin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Nasir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Wiggin darts in and clinches Nasir up against the cage.
Nasir is trying to stall.
Wiggin lands an elbow that stopped Nasir in his tracks for a moment.
Wiggin is trying to maintain a safe position but Nasir gets an underhook and turns Wiggin into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nasir looking for a takedown.
Andrew Wiggin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nasir taking a breather.
Wiggin is looking to control Nasir's arms but Nasir gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wiggin has his back to the cage.
Nasir looking to stall.
Nasir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nasir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wiggin after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiggin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin lands a damaging elbow.
Nasir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nasir looking to stall.
Nasir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nasir looking to stall.
Nasir has had enough of the clinch but Wiggin keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Nasir.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kingsley Nasir.
Nasir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrew Wiggin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiggin closes the distance but Nasir moves to the side
and Nasir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nasir.
Wiggin wants to sweep here but Nasir controlling him for the moment.
Kingsley Nasir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wiggin looking for a guillotine here but Nasir defends easily.
Nasir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiggin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wiggin working for a triangle but Nasir defends it easily.
Nasir stands up over Wiggin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiggin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nasir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiggin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nasir advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Wiggin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kingsley Nasir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasir is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Wiggin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wiggin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nasir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wiggin is not content to let Nasir control the position.
Wiggin struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nasir closes the distance and clinches.
Nasir looking to slow down the pace here.
Andrew Wiggin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nasir avoiding damage as Wiggin throws knees to the body.
Wiggin tries to throw a body punch but Nasir avoids it by throwing Wiggin back against the cage.
Nasir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nasir managing to block the knees to the body from Wiggin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nasir dodges an elbow strike from Wiggin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kingsley Nasir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nasir winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Nasir!
During a confident post fight interview, Kingsley Nasir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Under Pressure. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Lazarus misses with a low kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Lazarus.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lazarus.
Lazarus is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Lazarus.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Lazarus with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Lazarus.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lazarus manages to avoid it.
Lazarus throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazarus throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lazarus.
Lazarus stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Lazarus is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Lazarus is looking to score with low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Lazarus jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Calvin Johnson has been cut.
Lazarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lazarus jabs at Johnson's body.
Lazarus thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
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 fight stays on the outside here - Lazarus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Lazarus takes the fight into the clinch.
Lazarus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lazarus has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lazarus's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus jabs at Johnson's body.
Lazarus cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lazarus finish him?
Johnson is rocked!
Lazarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lazarus.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson wants to stay close but Lazarus steps back to make room for something. Johnson seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Lazarus and Johnson drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kirk Lazarus!
A victorious Kirk Lazarus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Calvin Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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