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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yay Wee Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yay Wee Won is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Duplesris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yay Wee Won!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duplesris avoids the body shot from Won.
Duplesris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duplesris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Seth Duplesris has been cut.
Won bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duplesris's head.
Duplesris is rocked!
Won sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Duplesris's defenses. It connects perfectly with Duplesris's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yay Wee Won!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Kelleher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gandalf Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey has chosen You shall not pass as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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217 lbs
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Kelleher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gandalf Grey!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grey with a hook.
Kelleher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grey ducks under a wild hook from Kelleher.
Sean Kelleher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelleher throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Kelleher.
Kelleher lands a nice hook to Grey's body. Grey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grey checks the leg kick.
Grey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kelleher misses with a kick to the body.
Grey lands a head shot.
Kelleher throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Grey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kelleher on the side of the head.
Kelleher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelleher under the eye.
Kelleher is rocked!
Grey moves out of range as Kelleher throws a body kick.
Grey drops Kelleher with a huge uppercut! Kelleher drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Grey is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gandalf Grey!
An out of breath Gandalf Grey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (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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170 lbs
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158 lbs
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brandao's half guard.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brandao's head.
Brandao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brandao keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Brandao working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki is pushing down on Brandao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brandao is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Brandao is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki with the ground and pound but Brandao uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Aoki told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Brandao is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Brandao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aoki escapes and throws Brandao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aoki working the ground and pound but Brandao is defending the strikes.
Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandao keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brandao is looking for a sweep.
Aoki trying to control the position but Brandao is working away.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to control Brandao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Brandao drops an elbow to the side of Aoki 's head.
Brandao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brandao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brandao thows a huge punch but Aoki dodges it nicely.
Aoki has hold of Brandao's hands but Brandao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brandao is looking to work some ground and pound but Aoki has wrist control.
Brandao has gone for a leg lock! Aoki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandao's guard.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Brandao is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Aoki pushing down on Brandao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brandao manages to get to full guard.
Brandao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandao is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinya Aoki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brandao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice takedown defense from Aoki . No joy for Brandao on that attempt.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandao as he avoids it easily.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Brandao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandao.
Aoki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki cracks Brandao with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aoki trying to control the action but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Aoki scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao tries to buck Aoki off but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Brandao is defending well.
Aoki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brandao is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Brandao is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinya Aoki !
A victorious Shinya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Martin (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 Carter Martin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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33
215 lbs
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34
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Martin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martin defends it nicely.
Martin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Martin takes one on the button.
Martin misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Martin throws a counter combo.
Martin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Martin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Robinson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martin lands with a nice body kick.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martin wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
An attempted straight right counter from Robinson misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Robinson shoots in.
Martin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robinson momentarily.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin stuffs the takedown.
Carter Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Martin cracks a nice hook into Robinson's ribs.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Martin lands a left and a right that sends Robinson crashing to the canvas! Martin dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Chris Robinson has been cut.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Martin lands a big elbow.
Robinson is rocked!
Robinson tries to hold on but Martin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Robinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Martin! That's really hurt Robinson and he's turned his back - Martin keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Martin jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Martin!
Carter Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. Johan Machado could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Doom's chin.
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223 lbs
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johan Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Doom!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado is looking to clinch.
Doom appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Doom connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Machado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Doom - the referee stops the clock and Machado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Doom. Machado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doom. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado shoots for a takedown but Doom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Doom slips under a jab from Machado.
Johan Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doom throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doom counters with a stiff right hand.
Doom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machado's calf.
Doom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Doom.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Doom pushes him off.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doom sprawls well. Doom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
Doom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado misses with a left hand
and Doom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Johan Machado has been cut.
Doom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machado tries to clinch but Doom is having none of it.
Machado gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Machado's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Doom is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doom has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Doom is trying to control but can't.
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machado looking for a submission but Doom manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado won't allow Doom to sweep him here.
Machado drops back, looking for a kneebar! Doom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Doom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Doom!
Machado tries to buck Doom off but Doom is having none of it.
Machado is working hard here to advance position.
Machado is letting Doom control him for a moment.
Doom decides to stand back up. Doom steps back and let's Machado get back to his feet.
Machado misses with a double jab
and Doom counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Doom keeps the fight on the outside.
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Doom circles away.
Doom lands a jab to the nose.
Machado wants to clinch
and Doom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Doom lands with an overhand left.
Machado instigates a clinch.
Doom prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doom stops a takedown attempt from Machado.
Doom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Doom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Machado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body kick from Doom.
Machado throws a combination that misses
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doom lands a really nice looking cross but Machado seems unphased.
Doom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doom's waist but Doom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
Machado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machado misses with a takedown
and Doom counters with a crisp one two that drops Machado! Doom thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Machado to his feet! Machado is in big trouble!
Doom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doom drops Machado with a beautiful combination! Machado stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Doom is looking for the KO!
Machado is rocked!
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!
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doom.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dave Doom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doom scores with a nice right hand.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Doom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado backs away from a small jab... but Doom lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Machado crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Doom with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dave Doom!
Dave Doom very nearly forgot to thank Tokyo United Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes into the arena with Death to the apple gerls blaring out of the sound system. Alves has chosen Guerreiro by Curumin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
30 - 19 - 0 |
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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
35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Alves!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson connects with a nice looking jab.
Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Bronson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alves avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Alves throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alves has closed the distance and engaged Bronson in a clinch.
Bronson taking a breather.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bronson stalling in the clinch but Alves improves position.
Bronson tries to stall but Alves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bronson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bronson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bronson's defenses.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Bronson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves cracks Bronson with a nice body shot.
Alves pushes off an throws an elbow but Bronson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Alves.
Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bronson avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.
A short right from Alves.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alves slows down the pace here.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Alves leaning against his opponent.
Alves works on Bronson's body with a couple of short punches.
Alves tightens his grip and picks Bronson up, before dumping him to the ground. Bronson manages to land in guard.
Bronson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Bronson blocks nicely.
Alves with a nice head shot there.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves passes into half guard.
Alves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Bronson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alves with the ground and pound but Bronson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bronson controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Bronson's brow.
Alves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bronson to regain full guard.
Bronson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alves trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Alves stops Bronson from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bronson scores with a decent looking hook.
Alves throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bronson, pushing him back against the cage.
Alves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Alves pulls guard.
Bronson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alves has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bronson is looking to defend but Alves has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bronson! Alves pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bronson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Guilherme Alves!
Guilherme Alves gave a mention to Tokyo United Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang - . Jake Shields acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano throws a leg kick but Shields moved away.
Marciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marciano with a nice cross.
Shields has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shields checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marciano defends it well.
Marciano throws a hook to the side of Shields's head but Shields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano loads up on a big right hand but Shields slips the punch.
Shields is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marciano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marciano misses the jab.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marciano defends it well.
Marciano shoots in and bounces Shields off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shields had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marciano defends it easily.
Marciano wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Marciano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Marciano from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marciano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marciano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shields has his foot on Marciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marciano works his way back into a safe position though.
Shields thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Shields wants to control the position but Marciano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Marciano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shields looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shields manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shields throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marciano uses it to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marciano tries to advance to mount but Shields denies him.
Marciano wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy.
Marciano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shields has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marciano working the body and head with strikes.
Marciano lands a nice forearm strike.
Marciano in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marciano wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy.
Marciano looks up at the clock and then as Shields takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marciano smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marciano lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
That's time! Marciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Marciano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shields's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Marciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marciano won't allow Shields to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano looking to pass the guard.
Marciano stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
Shields is trying to control the position but Marciano postures up.
Marciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marciano stacks Shields on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Marciano!
Shields is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marciano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
Shields manages to get back to half guard.
Rocky Marciano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marciano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shields with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marciano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
Marciano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
Shields gets full guard.
Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shields can do to turn this around?
Marciano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marciano is aware though and is defending well.
Shields bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marciano's guard.
Marciano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shields defends it easily.
Marciano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shields defends well.
Marciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shields trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Marciano wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shields trying to control the action but Marciano is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
That's time! Marciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. Shields moves away and avoids it.
Shields is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
Marciano throws a hook but Shields blocks it.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
Shields shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shields blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
so Shields counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shields being controlled here momentarily.
Marciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shields pushing down on Marciano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shields is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marciano!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano is squirming around, avoiding Shields's attempts to control the action.
Marciano can't escape the position.
Marciano regains half guard.
Shields wants to free his trapped foot but Marciano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shields looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shields connects with a nice short shot to Marciano's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shields sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marciano's guard.
Shields seems to be working for a kimura but Marciano defends the submission attempt.
Marciano tries to get to full guard but Shields has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shields seems to be working for a kimura but Marciano defends the submission attempt.
Shields wants to work for an arm triangle but Marciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shields is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marciano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shields.
Shields is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Shields really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marciano dips to his left and cracks Shields with an uppercut!
Marciano feints and as Shields raises his hands in defense, Marciano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marciano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shields's head.
Marciano is posturing up here but Shields has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Marciano tries to roll out but it's too tight and Marciano has to tap! Slick submission there by Shields!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Jake Shields thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rocky Marciano spoke after the fight, saying 'coulda been a contender...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enting Butikol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butikol comes to the cage accompanied by Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Steel has chosen Kollegah - Bossaura as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enting Butikol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Steel!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butikol.
Butikol wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Butikol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Butikol was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Butikol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butikol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Butikol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Butikol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Butikol misses with a wild body shot.
Butikol just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with the combination.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Butikol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Butikol 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Butikol under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Butikol counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Butikol.
David Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butikol lands a jab to the nose.
Butikol lands a body shot.
Butikol moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Butikol throws a sloppy head kick
and Steel counters with a series of strikes. Butikol will be more careful next time no doubt.
Butikol is rocked!
Steel throws a low kick but Butikol avoids it.
It looked like Butikol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel throws a low kick but Butikol moves out of range easily.
Butikol on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel cracks Butikol with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Butikol to stand back up!
Oh Butikol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Butikol's front leg but catches the back leg as Butikol tries to avoid it.
Butikol is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Steel doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Butikol crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Butikol's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Steel!
David Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Hymen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hymen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hymen throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Hymen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodrigo Nogueira's calf.
Hymen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Hymen.
Hymen throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo Nogueira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rodrigo Nogueira checks a leg kick nicely.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigo Nogueira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hymen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen lands a jab.
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Jab from Hymen.
Hymen misses with a left hand
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a single leg into guard. Hymen didn't expect that.
Rodrigo Nogueira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hymen keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Hymen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Hymen is keeping the position.
Hymen 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.
Hymen is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Hymen off looking to stand but Hymen dives back in and keeps control.
Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodrigo Nogueira is wriggling around but Hymen manages to pass to half guard.
Hymen stops Rodrigo Nogueira from getting back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to improve his position but Hymen is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hymen wants to take a breather but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.
Hymen slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hymen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control but Hymen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigo Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hymen is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hymen throws a low kick but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buster Hymen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hymen wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Both fighters circling a little - Hymen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hymen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hymen throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigo Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buster Hymen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hymen throws a head kick but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hymen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Hymen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hymen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That has opened up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut even more.
Hymen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigo Nogueira can do to turn this around?
Rodrigo Nogueira slips under a jab from Hymen.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
Hymen throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigo Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
Rodrigo Nogueira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hymen.
Hymen connects with a nice looking jab.
Hymen misses with a two punch combination.
And Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hymen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen throws a hook but Rodrigo Nogueira blocks it.
Hymen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hymen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a low kick nicely.
Hymen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The cut above Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hymen lands a jab.
Rodrigo Nogueira defending well as Hymen loads up on a big left hand.
Hymen throws a jab when Rodrigo Nogueira was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hymen. Rodrigo Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hymen misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown. Hymen fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodrigo Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Hymen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Hymen from controlling successfully.
Hymen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping full guard, as Hymen tries to pass.
Hymen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hymen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hymen wants to control from the top but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps moving.
Hymen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hymen lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigo Nogueira seems unphased.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buster Hymen!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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