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FFC 13: Narushima v Bishop PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Egidiusz Nowakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Jordan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Egidiusz Nowakowski's chin.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Egidiusz Nowakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowakowski darts in looking for a takedown but Jordan gets double underhooks and turns Nowakowski into the cage.
Jordan is trying to break free.
Jordan can't break the clinch.
Nowakowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jordan breaks from the clinch.
Nowakowski fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egidiusz Nowakowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nowakowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jordan is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowakowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nowakowski tries for a kimura but Jordan is defending well.
Nowakowski is working to tighten his grip on Jordan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jordan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nowakowski is really squeezing tight and eventually Jordan passes out! Nowakowski breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Egidiusz Nowakowski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Marcias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RV Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcias comes to the cage accompanied by Cisco Kid. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernardo Marcias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RV Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcias fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malapitan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malapitan lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malapitan, as that shot connected.
Marcias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcias works Malapitan's body with a nice hook.
Malapitan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marcias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malapitan just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcias motions for Malapitan to come forward. Marcias throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcias throws a leg kick that misses.
Malapitan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malapitan misses with a left hand
and Marcias counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcias wants to slow Malapitan down by chopping away at his legs.
Malapitan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marcias is looking to clinch but Malapitan is avoiding it.
Malapitan dodges the punch combination from Marcias.
Bernardo Marcias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcias tries to clinch but Malapitan moves away
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.
Marcias seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Malapitan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marcias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malapitan.
Marcias ducks under a wild hook from Malapitan.
Malapitan misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcias scores with a one two! Malapitan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marcias throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marcias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malapitan.
Marcias throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marcias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malapitan, pushing him back against the cage.
Marcias manages to break the clinch.
Marcias has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malapitan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcias.
Marcias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Marcias pushes Malapitan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malapitan is rocked!
Marcias creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Malapitan with a big uppercut! Malapitan tries to clinch up but Marcias pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Malapitan to the mat! Malapitan covers up and Marcias unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bernardo Marcias!
A very excited looking Bernardo Marcias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Nales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misiek comes into the arena with El Picante blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rafael Misiek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rusty Nales!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nales changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Misiek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Misiek is not content to let Nales control the position.
Nales scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nales working the ground and pound from side control.
Misiek is trying to control Nales's posture but Nales avoids it.
Nales creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misiek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nales is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Misiek's shoulder. That is not cool.
It looks like Nales 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.
Misiek is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nales misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Misiek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nales on the ground.
Misiek can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek regains half guard.
Misiek is in trouble now - Nales has advanced to mount!
Nales with good strikes from the mount here!
Nales in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Misiek tries to reverse the position but Nales maintains control.
Nales lands a couple of good shots and Misiek has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Misiek trying to get back to his feet but Nales is in full control for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nales scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Misiek is looking for a way out.
Nales is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Misiek up.
Nales gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Nales wants to control but Misiek is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nales sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Misiek taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rusty Nales!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Schroeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brian Schroeder was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265 lbs
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Schroeder!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett dives in for a single leg takedown but Schroeder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schroeder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schroeder swings for the body but Barnett moves out of range.
Barnett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barnett prevents Schroeder from improving his position.
Barnett content to control rather than advance.
Schroeder wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schroeder defending well though.
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Schroeder defends the submission attempt.
Schroeder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett.
Well, if Barnett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schroeder wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Schroeder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schroeder is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
Barnett is nestled in close to Schroeder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett is working for a kimura but Schroeder is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schroeder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnett is taking a breather. Schroeder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnett looks to land a strike but Schroeder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schroeder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schroeder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Schroeder is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Schroeder has momentary wrist control but Barnett slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Barnett throws a big right hand that misses.
Schroeder managing to control the position.
Schroeder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Schroeder was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Barnett misses.
Schroeder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schroeder scores with the left hand. Barnett knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schroeder lands a jab to Barnett's midsection.
Schroeder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Schroeder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Barnett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab lands there for Schroeder.
Schroeder cracks Barnett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt - Schroeder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnett.
Schroeder is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schroeder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schroeder struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Barnett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett throws a strike aimed at the side of Schroeder's head but Schroeder avoids it well.
Barnett trying to control the action but Schroeder is working from the bottom.
Barnett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schroeder has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnett but great work by Schroeder.
Schroeder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnett will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Schroeder wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett wants to control but Schroeder postures up.
Matt Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schroeder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnett is trying to control but can't.
Schroeder trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Schroeder is controlling well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schroeder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnett has control of Schroeder's left arm, preventing Schroeder from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schroeder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnett misses with a wild body shot.
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up with Schroeder, looking for a takedown. Barnett pushes Schroeder against the cage but Schroeder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Schroeder misses.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schroeder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schroeder defends it nicely.
Barnett has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants a takedown.
Barnett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schroeder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnett goes for a takedown attempt but Schroeder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schroeder catches Barnett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schroeder.
Schroeder throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Schroeder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Barnett dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Schroeder leaves Barnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schroeder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schroeder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Brian Schroeder has been cut.
Matt Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Schroeder wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett is thwarting Schroeder's attempts to control the position.
Barnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnett prevents Schroeder from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schroeder's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroeder is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schroeder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schroeder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Schroeder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schroeder lands with a straight right. Barnett didn't see that one coming.
Schroeder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matt Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schroeder lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schroeder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnett shoots in but Schroeder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schroeder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnett throws out the jab.
Brian Schroeder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schroeder misses with a straight right.
Schroeder misses with a looping left.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Schroeder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown. Schroeder tries to sprawl out of it but Barnett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schroeder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schroeder has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Schroeder tests Barnett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett scores with a takedown into Schroeder's guard.
Schroeder keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Schroeder controlling the position.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Schroeder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett forces his way into half guard.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schroeder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schroeder wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Brian Schroeder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schroeder defending well though.
Schroeder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schroeder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matt Barnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Barnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnett, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Barnett!
Matt Barnett decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alak Aksornpan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Doumbos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aksornpan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thai National Anthem - . 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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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alak Aksornpan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Doumbos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doumbos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alex Doumbos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doumbos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aksornpan tries a head kick but it misses.
Doumbos misses with a lunging right hand
and Aksornpan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doumbos's knee momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Aksornpan. That snapped Doumbos's head back.
A left and a right from Aksornpan both land. Nice combination.
Doumbos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doumbos wants to clinch.
Aksornpan misses with a low kick.
Aksornpan misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Aksornpan. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Aksornpan does no damage.
Aksornpan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Doumbos eats them both and turns towards Aksornpan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Doumbos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aksornpan tries to avoid it but Doumbos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aksornpan to the ground. Aksornpan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doumbos scores with a leg kick.
Aksornpan wants to land a leg kick but Doumbos is out of range.
Aksornpan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Aksornpan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doumbos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aksornpan to score with a decent uppercut.
Doumbos shoots in but no luck this time.
Doumbos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doumbos dives in for a single leg takedown but Aksornpan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alak Aksornpan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Doumbos.
Aksornpan blocks an uppercut.
Doumbos breaks the clinch.
Doumbos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aksornpan with a hook.
Doumbos is rocked!
Doumbos throws a lazy right hand but Aksornpan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aksornpan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aksornpan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aksornpan lands a left and a right that send Doumbos crashing to the mat, dazed. Aksornpan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Doumbos is still on wobbly legs! Can Aksornpan finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doumbos has closed the distance and engaged Aksornpan in a clinch.
Doumbos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doumbos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aksornpan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aksornpan breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aksornpan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Doumbos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doumbos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doumbos loses concentration momentarily and Aksornpan pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Doumbos crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Aksornpan finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alak Aksornpan!
A very excited looking Alak Aksornpan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etienne Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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25
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Etienne Evans!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Etienne Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flagg swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flagg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans throws a good cross that connects.
Flagg closes the distance and clinches.
Flagg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
Evans lands with a right to the head.
Flagg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Flagg.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Evans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Evans.
Flagg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Knees to the body from Evans.
I was talking to Flagg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Evans using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Flagg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Evans is leaning against Flagg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Evans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Flagg.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Flagg is trying to break the clinch but Evans is controlling him.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Flagg.
Flagg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans works on Flagg's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
Evans lands a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Evans has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Flagg controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Flagg avoids the damage to the body.
Flagg lands a right hand.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flagg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Flagg.
Flagg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Flagg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Evans tries a knee to the head but Flagg blocks it.
Flagg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evans.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
Flagg has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Flagg manages to break the clinch.
Flagg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flagg fails to land with a series of punches.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flagg misses with a double jab.
Evans throws a hook but Flagg blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans tries to clinch but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
Flagg pushes Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans misses with a knee to the head.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Flagg.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Flagg.
Flagg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flagg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flagg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Flagg lands a body shot.
Flagg is trying to force a seperation but Evans has the dominant position.
Flagg avoiding damage as Evans throws knees to the body.
Evans tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flagg blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Flagg to work.
Flagg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
Flagg is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Flagg has his back to the cage.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flagg.
Evans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flagg's efforts to push away.
Flagg manages to break the clinch.
Flagg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans slips under a jab.
Flagg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flagg throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans is looking to clinch but Flagg is avoiding it.
Flagg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Flagg circles away.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Flagg looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
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 Randall Flagg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flagg.
Flagg misses with a few strikes there.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans is looking to clinch but Flagg is avoiding it.
Flagg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flagg tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans wants to clinch
and Flagg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans tries to clinch up but Flagg circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Flagg. That snapped Evans's head back.
Evans tries to clinch there but Flagg circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Randall Flagg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg lands a left hand.
Flagg digs a right hand into Evans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Evans's gas tank.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Flagg.
Flagg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg stalling in the clinch.
Evans lands a hook that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Flagg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
A short right from Flagg on the inside.
Flagg tries to stall but Evans uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 battle for position here, against the cage.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flagg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Evans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flagg lands a right hand.
Flagg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flagg manages to break the clinch.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Evans lands a damaging elbow.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flagg.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Flagg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flagg misses with a body punch.
Flagg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flagg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans rushes Flagg and presses him up against the cage.
Flagg blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans clinches up against the cage.
Evans lands a shot to the body.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Flagg.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Flagg fails to land.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Evans prevents a body shot from Flagg.
Flagg is leaning against Evans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Flagg - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg is leaning against Evans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flagg.
Flagg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Flagg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Flagg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Evans creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flagg lands with a short shot to the head.
Flagg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Flagg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flagg takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Flagg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Evans tries to clinch
and Flagg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flagg swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Flagg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Evans is rocked!
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flagg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randall Flagg is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans swings widly with a right hand
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Flagg circles away.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Flagg.
Evans is looking to clinch but Flagg is avoiding it.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans moves to clinch but Flagg breaks away
enabling Flagg to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Flagg slips under a jab.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Flagg pushes him off.
Evans scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Flagg misses.
Evans tries to clinch but Flagg is having none of it.
Evans darts in trying to clinch
letting Flagg counter with a right hand.
Evans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Flagg finish him?
Flagg connects with a combination that backs up Evans into the cage. Flagg lands a flurry of punches that gets past Evans's guard. Evans is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Flagg bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Flagg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre Hennard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Ioannou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
212 lbs
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Pierre Hennard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lukas Ioannou!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ioannou moves into the clinch.
Ioannou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ioannou wants to clinch
and Hennard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ioannou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hennard on his heels. He'll look to pass Hennard's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Ioannou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ioannou cracks Hennard with a solid left hand.
Ioannou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hennard 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.
Hennard looking for a sweep. Not yet Hennard, not yet.
Hennard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ioannou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hennard trying to keep a closed guard but Ioannou is proving a slippery customer.
Ioannou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou throws a big right hand that misses.
Ioannou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hennard's head.
Ioannou scoring with some ground and pound.
Ioannou throwing strikes from guard but Hennard blocks nicely.
Hennard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ioannou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hennard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ioannou is aware though and is defending well.
Ioannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ioannou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hennard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ioannou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ioannou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hennard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Ioannou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hennard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hennard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ioannou stands up over Hennard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ioannou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ioannou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ioannou trying to control but Hennard is working from the bottom.
Ioannou lands a couple of digs.
Ioannou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hennard's head.
Hennard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hennard has his foot on Ioannou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ioannou works his way back into a safe position though.
Ioannou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ioannou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ioannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Hennard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou working some strikes from top position.
Ioannou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ioannou is looking to pass into half guard but Hennard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hennard is in guard.
Ioannou wants to stand but Hennard is controlling the position.
Hennard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ioannou looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ioannou looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ioannou!
Ioannou lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ioannou working the strikes but Hennard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Ioannou there.
Hennard is not content to let Ioannou control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Ioannou dominated that round.
That's time! Hennard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ioannou with a poor takedown
enabling Hennard to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Ioannou with that takedown attempt.
Ioannou dives in and grabs Hennard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hennard pushes down on Ioannou's head and hops out.
George Pierre Hennard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Ioannou.
Ioannou closes the distance and clinches up with Hennard, looking for a takedown. Ioannou pushes Hennard against the cage but Hennard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hennard or perhaps it was just good defense by Ioannou, which made it look bad.
Hennard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hennard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ioannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennard wants to pass the guard but Ioannou is keeping the position.
Hennard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ioannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because George Pierre Hennard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ioannou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hennard.
Lukas Ioannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ioannou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hennard somewhat.
Hennard goes for a double leg but Ioannou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ioannou continues to drive forward.
Ioannou decides to pull guard.
Hennard wants to control from the top but Ioannou keeps moving.
Ioannou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hennard is controlling him.
Hennard tries to free his leg and advance position but Ioannou is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hennard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ioannou keeping moving, preventing Hennard from controlling successfully.
Hennard looking to sit in guard and control but Ioannou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ioannou looking to pass the guard.
Ioannou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ioannou has gone for a leg lock! Hennard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ioannou's guard.
Hennard wants to control from the top but Ioannou keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennard stands and throws Ioannou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ioannou wants to get back to his feet but Hennard drags him back down.
Hennard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ioannou has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hennard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ioannou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre Hennard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ioannou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hennard is fending him off so far but Ioannou persists. Nope, Hennard circles away and we're back to standing.
Hennard shoots in and drives through. Ioannou sprawls well.
Ioannou wants to clinch up but Hennard keeps it at a distance.
Ioannou wants to clinch up but Hennard keeps it at a distance.
Hennard gets tackled into the cage by Ioannou. Ioannou maintains the clinch.
Ioannou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ioannou is pressed up against the cage. Hennard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ioannou down to the mat. Ioannou avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ioannou shoots in and drives through. Hennard sprawls well.
Hennard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ioannou pinned against the cage. Ioannou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre Hennard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ioannou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hennard.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ioannou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ioannou lands a nice short elbow.
Ioannou prevents Hennard from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hennard is just riding it out for now. Ioannou eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ioannou seems to be working for a kimura but Hennard defends the submission attempt.
Hennard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ioannou.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ioannou stopping the sweep attempt from Hennard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou is posturing up here but Hennard has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ioannou tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ioannou has to tap! Slick submission there by Hennard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Pierre Hennard!
George Pierre Hennard retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, George Pierre Hennard, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Villa Lobos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villa Lobos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Plug In Baby - Muse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Villa Lobos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grey Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa Lobos dodges the punch combination from Wolf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Villa Lobos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolf lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Carlos Villa Lobos has been cut.
Villa Lobos scores with a hook to the body. Wolf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Villa Lobos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Villa Lobos wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Villa Lobos controlling the action here.
Villa Lobos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wolf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Villa Lobos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wolf gets back to full guard.
Villa Lobos stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa Lobos wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Villa Lobos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Villa Lobos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Villa Lobos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Villa Lobos trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos Villa Lobos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Villa Lobos counters with a takedown into side control.
Villa Lobos is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolf is defending well.
Wolf is looking to regain half guard here but Villa Lobos keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Villa Lobos tries for a kimura but Wolf is defending well.
Wolf tries to buck Villa Lobos off but Villa Lobos is having none of it.
Villa Lobos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Villa Lobos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wolf wants to control but Villa Lobos postures up.
Wolf is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Villa Lobos cracks Wolf with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolf has escaped the position, nice work there.
Villa Lobos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa Lobos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wolf is trying to buck Villa Lobos off.
Villa Lobos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Villa Lobos wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
Wolf is looking to regain half guard here but Villa Lobos keeps moving and retains side control.
Villa Lobos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Villa Lobos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is trying to improve his position.
Villa Lobos tries for a kimura but Wolf is defending well.
Villa Lobos is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Villa Lobos lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolf is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villa Lobos tries for a kimura but Wolf is defending well.
Villa Lobos has hold of Wolf's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wolf seems comfortable defending it but Villa Lobos has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wolf is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wolf is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Villa Lobos couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Villa Lobos!
Carlos Villa Lobos retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Carlos Villa Lobos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benny Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bzdunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bzdunek has chosen Kilka ostatnich krokow as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Caine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bzdunek!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine dodges the punch combination from Bzdunek.
Bzdunek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caine.
Bzdunek throws a hook to the side of Caine's head but Caine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caine shoots for a takedown but Bzdunek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Caine slips under a jab.
Bzdunek looks to land a right hand but Caine moved out of range.
Bzdunek misses with an uppercut.
Bzdunek misses with a wild combination.
Bzdunek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bzdunek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caine closes the distance and clinches up with Bzdunek, looking for a takedown. Caine pushes Bzdunek against the cage but Bzdunek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bzdunek misses with an uppercut.
Bzdunek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bzdunek throws a hook but Caine avoids it easily.
Caine moves out of range as Bzdunek strikes.
Bzdunek throws a right and a left that Caine avoids nicely.
Caine gets the takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Caine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bzdunek prevents Caine from moving into mount.
Caine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bzdunek has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Caine but great work by Bzdunek.
Caine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bzdunek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Caine is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Caine actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caine wants to sweep but Bzdunek has passed to side control!
Caine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bzdunek decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Caine dominated that round.
That's time! Caine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Caine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bzdunek avoids it really well and circles away.
Bzdunek lands a slapping body shot.
Caine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Caine defending well as Bzdunek loads up on a big left hand.
Bzdunek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bzdunek misses with a looping left.
Bzdunek lands with a nice combination. Caine backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Benny Caine has been cut.
Caine closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bzdunek prevents Caine from moving into mount.
Bzdunek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bzdunek has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caine tries to advance to mount but Bzdunek denies him.
Bzdunek gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Caine looking for a guillotine from mount but Bzdunek is having none of it.
Caine goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bzdunek is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bzdunek stands and steps away. Caine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
John Bzdunek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bzdunek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caine.
Caine fails to land the takedown.
Bzdunek tries to bum rush Caine with a series of wild strikes but Caine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bzdunek throws out a loose jab but Caine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bzdunek throws a hook but Caine blocks it.
Caine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bzdunek.
Caine shoots in and drives through. Bzdunek sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Caine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Bzdunek misses its intended target.
Caine ducks under a wild hook from Bzdunek.
Caine slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Bzdunek.
Bzdunek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bzdunek wants it to stay on the feet.
Bzdunek scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bzdunek sizes up Caine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bzdunek.
Bzdunek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caine was well out of range. Poor timing from Bzdunek.
John Bzdunek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bzdunek misses with a looping left.
Bzdunek lands the left hand.
Bzdunek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Caine back to the cage. Bzdunek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Caine is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bzdunek lunges at Caine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caine's hand.
Oh Caine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bzdunek ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Caine out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bzdunek!
John Bzdunek is the new bantamweight champion!
John Bzdunek decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Narushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damien Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima tries a head kick but it misses.
Narushima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Narushima forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.
Narushima unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Narushima stalling against the cage.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Narushima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Narushima moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Narushima!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narushima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Damien Bishop has been cut.
Narushima misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Bishop. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Narushima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narushima counters with a low kick, right behind Bishop 's knee.
Bishop looks winded!
Bishop lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Bishop. Those never looked like landing.
Narushima connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Bishop to the floor! Narushima dives in looking for the finish!
Bishop is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narushima moves into full mount! Bishop won't be happy about that!
Bishop is still in real trouble! Can Narushima finish him?
Narushima is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bishop is in real trouble.
Narushima is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Narushima's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryo Narushima wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Crack! A monster head kick from Narushima and Bishop falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Narushima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryo Narushima!
Ryo Narushima 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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