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Bellator 7:Hannibal vs Nelson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cho Ming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikardo Navvaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rikardo Navvaro has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 Tokyo, Cho Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rikardo Navvaro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navvaro tries for a takedown but Ming circles away easily
and Ming counters with a takedown into side control.
Navvaro tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Ming is working Navvaro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ming looks up at the clock and then as Navvaro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ming smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Navvaro is rocked!
Ming scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Navvaro is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ming can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cho Ming!
A pretty intense looking Cho Ming took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Gsp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tikuana St Regis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Gsp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tikuana St Regis !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gsp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Regis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gsp tries to avoid it but St Regis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gsp to the ground. Gsp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Regis fails with a takedown attempt.
Gsp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gsp goes for a double leg but St Regis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as St Regis continues to drive forward.
St Regis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Greg Gsp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tikuana St Regis .
Gsp lands with a light punch inside.
St Regis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gsp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gsp tries for a takedown but St Regis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gsp moves into the clinch successfully.
St Regis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gsp prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gsp is defending well against a takedown attempt.
St Regis looking for a takedown.
Gsp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but St Regis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
St Regis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gsp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
St Regis tries for a takedown but Gsp manages to get underhooks.
St Regis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gsp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
St Regis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gsp breaks the clinch.
St Regis misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
St Regis looks winded!
Gsp gets the takedown into side control.
Gsp working the ground and pound.
Gsp lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Regis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Regis is not content to let Gsp control the position.
Gsp throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gsp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St Regis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Regis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
St Regis is trying to get back to half guard.
Gsp cracks St Regis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Regis tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Gsp working the body and head with strikes.
St Regis is looking to reverse the position.
St Regis striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Gsp throws a strike aimed at the side of St Regis 's head but St Regis avoids it well.
St Regis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
St Regis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Regis seems to be working for a kimura but Gsp defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gsp pushes St Regis off and gets back to his feet.
Gsp throws a right hand that St Regis ducks under and follows up with a left that St Regis also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gsp or perhaps it was just good defense by St Regis , which made it look bad.
Gsp shoots in for a takedown but St Regis shows good takedown defense.
Gsp shoots in for a takedown but St Regis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Regis dives in for a single leg takedown but Gsp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gsp gets a trip takedown into half guard.
St Regis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gsp pulls his head out easily.
St Regis striking from the bottom.
St Regis looking for submissions off his back.
St Regis trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Gsp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
St Regis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gsp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gsp wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
St Regis is working to tighten his grip on Gsp's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gsp has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but St Regis is really squeezing tight and eventually Gsp passes out! St Regis breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tikuana St Regis !
Our winner, Tikuana St Regis , 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 Chechnya Chechnya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Paradeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chechnya Chechnya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Paradeda!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paradeda lunges at Chechnya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chechnya's hand.
It looks like Chechnya Chechnya has been cut.
Paradeda throws a lazy uppercut
and Chechnya counters with a series of strikes. Paradeda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paradeda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chechnya counters with a nice uppercut.
Chechnya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chechnya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paradeda is rocked!
Chechnya misses with a hook. Paradeda ducked under it nicely.
Paradeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Chechnya finish him?
Paradeda misses with a few strikes there.
Paradeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chechnya.
Paradeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chechnya throws out a loose jab but Paradeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chechnya throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Paradeda stumbling backwards into the cage! Paradeda bounces back off the cage towards Chechnya, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Chechnya lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Chechnya celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chechnya Chechnya!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Shunkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Curran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitaliy Shunkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pat Curran!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shunkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shunkov is looking to take a break and control but Curran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curran tries to buck Shunkov off but Shunkov is having none of it.
Shunkov wants to stand but Curran has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Shunkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shunkov preventing the sweep.
Curran pulls Shunkov in close to prevent any damage.
Curran is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Curran controls Shunkov momentarily but Shunkov frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shunkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shunkov postures up.
Curran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shunkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Curran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shunkov is in Curran's guard.
Shunkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shunkov preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curran is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran trying to control but Shunkov is working from the bottom.
Curran throws an elbow that misses. Shunkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Curran's guard. Nice move by Shunkov!
Curran keeping moving, preventing Shunkov from controlling successfully.
Curran trying to keep a closed guard but Shunkov is proving a slippery customer.
Shunkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shunkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curran is keeping the position for now.
Curran looking for a sweep. Not yet Curran, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shunkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shunkov wants to get up but he can't break Curran's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Curran keeping full guard, as Shunkov tries to pass.
Shunkov trying to control but Curran is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shunkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Curran is looking for a sweep. Shunkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curran controlling the position well.
Curran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shunkov is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaliy Shunkov 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shunkov checks a leg kick.
Shunkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Curran's guard.
Shunkov content to stall in guard here.
Curran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shunkov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shunkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curran can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shunkov trying to control but Curran is working from the bottom.
Curran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Curran is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shunkov gets a double leg takedown into Curran's guard.
Curran controls Shunkov momentarily but Shunkov frees himself.
Curran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov is looking for a sweep. Curran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shunkov gets back to full guard.
Curran passes into half guard.
Shunkov tries to kick Curran off but Curran keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shunkov is refusing to be controlled, as Curran sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Curran wants to control from the top but Shunkov keeps moving.
Curran passes into half guard.
Curran is keen to just control but Shunkov is a slippery customer.
Shunkov wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Curran controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shunkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shunkov taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curran sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaliy Shunkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Curran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Curran wants to land a leg kick but Shunkov is out of range.
Curran tries to sprawl but Shunkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Curran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shunkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shunkov's back!
Shunkov tries to escape but Curran has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curran tries to keep control of the position but Shunkov is staying busy.
Shunkov wants to escape the position.
Shunkov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Curran.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curran trying to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran avoiding Shunkov 's attempts to control his hands.
Curran doesn't have the hooks in and Shunkov manages to turn into his guard.
Curran is adopting a defensive guard.
Curran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curran keeping full guard, as Shunkov tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov stays in close to Curran's body and controls the position.
Shunkov postures up.
Shunkov wants to pass the guard but Curran is keeping the position.
Shunkov trying to control but Curran is working from the bottom.
Shunkov stopping the sweep attempt from Curran.
Curran can't keep his opponent in guard - Shunkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shunkov in particular looking to stall.
Shunkov wants to stand up but Curran manages to regain full guard.
Curran is trying to control the position but Shunkov postures up.
Curran wants to sweep here but Shunkov controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Curran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shunkov dives in and scores a takedown into Curran's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov wants to get up but he can't break Curran's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Curran looking for a sweep. Not yet Curran, not yet.
Curran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shunkov trying to control but Curran is working from the bottom.
Curran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shunkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Curran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shunkov landing with the ground and pound.
Pat Curran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitaliy Shunkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shunkov controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaliy Shunkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shunkov, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaliy Shunkov!
Vitaliy Shunkov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shakim Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Rojas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shakim Abdulkerimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdulkerimov has closed the distance and engaged Rojas in a clinch.
Abdulkerimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abdulkerimov throws an elbow but misses.
Rojas avoids the elbow strike from Abdulkerimov, against the cage.
Rojas dodges an elbow strike from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rojas jumps guard but Abdulkerimov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abdulkerimov pushes off an throws an elbow but Rojas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abdulkerimov lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Rodrigo Rojas has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas dodges an elbow strike from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rojas takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abdulkerimov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rojas's brow.
Abdulkerimov misses with an elbow over the top.
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rojas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abdulkerimov walks away with a smile on his face. Rojas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abdulkerimov drives through and clinches with Rojas against the cage.
Abdulkerimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rojas blocks an elbow strike.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow that stopped Rojas in his tracks for a moment.
Abdulkerimov misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas avoids the elbow strike from Abdulkerimov, against the cage.
Abdulkerimov misses with an elbow strike.
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow but it misses.
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow that misses.
Abdulkerimov pushes off an throws an elbow but Rojas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abdulkerimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rojas avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rojas blocks an elbow strike.
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Abdulkerimov.
Rojas fails to pull guard.
Shakim Abdulkerimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Rojas.
Nice elbow from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abdulkerimov lands a damaging elbow.
Abdulkerimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abdulkerimov gets underhooks to prevent Rojas's takedown attempt.
Abdulkerimov misses with an elbow over the top.
Rojas is trying to maintain a safe position but Abdulkerimov gets an underhook and turns Rojas into the cage.
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdulkerimov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rojas avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdulkerimov.
Rojas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abdulkerimov after a bit of a struggle.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow that stopped Rojas in his tracks for a moment.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdulkerimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rojas tries to pull guard but Abdulkerimov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rojas avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow that stopped Rojas in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakim Abdulkerimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Rojas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abdulkerimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rojas counters by moving into the clinch.
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rojas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abdulkerimov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abdulkerimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abdulkerimov lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulkerimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abdulkerimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rojas tries for a takedown but Abdulkerimov manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas dodges an elbow strike from Abdulkerimov.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abdulkerimov to keep the fight standing.
Shakim Abdulkerimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Rojas.
Rojas jumps guard but Abdulkerimov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rojas avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow that stopped Rojas in his tracks for a moment.
Abdulkerimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abdulkerimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Rodrigo Rojas's cut even more.
Abdulkerimov lands a damaging elbow.
Abdulkerimov stops a takedown attempt from Rojas.
A bit of stalling here from Rojas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov lands a damaging elbow.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow inside that Rojas shrugs off.
Rojas avoids the elbow strike from Abdulkerimov, against the cage.
Abdulkerimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rojas's defenses.
The cut above Rodrigo Rojas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abdulkerimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abdulkerimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow that stopped Rojas in his tracks for a moment.
Abdulkerimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rojas can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow just above Rojas 's eye.
Rodrigo Rojas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Abdulkerimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rojas's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodrigo Rojas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shakim Abdulkerimov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mordred Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisse Metaxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metaxa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Skillet-Hero. Mordred Deschain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mordred Deschain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nisse Metaxa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Deschain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deschain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Deschain lands with a straight right. Metaxa didn't see that one coming.
We've been told by Deschain's head coaches at Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Deschain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Metaxa throws an overhand right that lands on Deschain's shoulder, as Deschain tries to avoid the shot.
Nisse Metaxa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metaxa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Metaxa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Metaxa moves forwards but Deschain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Deschain sizes up Metaxa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deschain lands with a kick to the temple. Metaxa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters circling - Metaxa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metaxa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deschain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Metaxa misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Metaxa misses the target.
Metaxa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deschain throws a nice looking combination but Metaxa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metaxa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Metaxa throws a jab but it's blocked by Deschain.
Metaxa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deschain finds it's way round the side to connect with Metaxa's head.
Deschain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Metaxa will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Metaxa does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Deschain cracks Metaxa with a good jab.
Metaxa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Metaxa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deschain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Deschain lands with a kick to the ribs.
Deschain connects with a jab.
Metaxa drops his hands momentarily and Deschain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Metaxa is rocked!
Metaxa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Metaxa is still on wobbly legs! Can Deschain finish him?
Deschain thuds a left hand into Metaxa's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deschain cracks Metaxa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deschain slips a jab and a cross from Metaxa.
Deschain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metaxa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deschain drops Metaxa with a straight right hand, right on the button! Deschain follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordred Deschain!
Mordred Deschain managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Museum of Monsters & Madmen, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gods Son. 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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151 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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156 lbs
30 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anders.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunter.
Anders scores with a head kick. Hunter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anders scores with a head kick. Hunter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hunter is rocked!
Anders scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunter should have avoided that one.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Anders finish him?
Anders and Hunter are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Anders throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Hunter into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Anders knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ingemar Anders!
Ingemar Anders thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chazz Michael Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Blades of Glory. 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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193 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
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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
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chazz Michael Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan McDaniel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDaniel manages to avoid it.
Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Michaels.
McDaniel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Michaels eats them both and turns towards McDaniel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Michaels works the jab nicely.
It looks like Logan McDaniel has been cut.
McDaniel misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses
enabling McDaniel to counter with a crisp jab.
McDaniel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDaniel.
McDaniel avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels throws a lazy uppercut
and McDaniel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDaniel lands a nice looking body shot.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Michaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michaels gets a clinch.
Michaels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michaels misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels lands with a right to the head.
McDaniel is trying to break the clinch but Michaels has him pressed against the cage.
Michaels swings wildly with an uppercut but McDaniel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michaels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDaniel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDaniel blocks a jab.
McDaniel misses with a wild body shot.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michaels throws a lazy right hand but McDaniel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michaels throws a solid leg kick but McDaniel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Michaels.
The fighters circling - Michaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michaels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDaniel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDaniel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Michaels at a distance.
McDaniel connects with a body shot that sends Michaels's belly button to the back.
McDaniel lands with a shot to the body.
Michaels misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDaniel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDaniel moves out of range as Michaels throws a body kick.
McDaniel connects with the punch.
McDaniel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Michaels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDaniel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Michaels throws a solid leg kick but McDaniel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Michaels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Michaels eats them both and turns towards McDaniel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Michaels throws the left hand but McDaniel avoids the punch easily.
McDaniel Rushes Michaels and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Michaels is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. McDaniel Piles on the pressure and Michaels crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan McDaniel!
Logan McDaniel is the new middleweight champion!
Logan McDaniel 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Olivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tihon Lapardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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186 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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175 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Olivero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tihon Lapardin!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olivero checks a low kick from Lapardin.
Lapardin thumps Olivero with a low kick.
Olivero moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Olivero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lapardin moves out of range as Olivero throws a body kick.
Lapardin doesn't manage to clinch there - Olivero circles away.
Olivero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lapardin's hands.
Lapardin throws a hook to the side of Olivero's head but Olivero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Olivero.
Lapardin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lapardin blocks a head kick by Olivero.
Lapardin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Olivero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Olivero.
A lazy left from Olivero finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olivero throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Lapardin crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Olivero!
Ivan Olivero retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ivan Olivero, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roi Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Die Rücksichtslos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Theme from Gilligans isle. This should be a great matchup!
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38
225 lbs
37 - 21 - 0 |
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25
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roi Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Die Rücksichtslos counters with a solid body kick.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Die Rücksichtslos!
It looks like Roi Nelson has been cut.
Die Rücksichtslos lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Die Rücksichtslos moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Nelson misses.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nelson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a head kick. Nelson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Die Rücksichtslos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nelson misses with a lunging right hand
and Die Rücksichtslos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nelson really felt that one!
Die Rücksichtslos lands a big head kick that sends Nelson tumbling to the mat! Die Rücksichtslos takes a step backwards and waves Nelson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nelson is rocked!
Nelson looks winded!
Die Rücksichtslos and Nelson are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Die Rücksichtslos throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Nelson into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Die Rücksichtslos knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos!
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos retains his super heavyweight title!
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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