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KOTB 16: Gringo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nanu Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Ching (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blue eyes. Ching has chosen E Ala E as his entrance music. The key to victory for Nanu Negi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nanu Negi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Ching!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negi throws a sloppy head kick
and Ching counters by clinching up.
Ching breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Negi scores with a nice strike.
Ching drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Negi shoots in for a double leg but Ching sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ching on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ching keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Negi.
Negi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Negi tries to sprawl but Ching drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Negi gets full guard.
Negi wants to sweep here but Ching controlling him for the moment.
Negi looking for subs off his back but Ching has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ching not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ching prevents Negi from improving his position.
Ching throwing shots but Negi is blocking nicely.
Ching trying to control the action but Negi is working from the bottom.
Negi is trying to maintain the position but Ching is very close to passing his half guard.
Negi tries to roll over but Ching keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ching working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Negi is working hard here to advance position.
Ching is trying to control. Negi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Negi is looking to control Ching's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Negi avoid being mounted?
Negi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ching decides to stand and escape the position.
Ching shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ching looks winded!
Negi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ching manages to get himself to full guard.
Ching bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Negi's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ching won't allow Negi to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ching gets to his feet - Negi follows without any prompting.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Negi.
Ching takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ching looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Negi wants to sweep here but Ching controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ching postures up in Negi's guard and throws a big left but Negi blocks it.
Negi wants to control the position but Ching says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ching controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Negi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Negi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ching puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Negi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ching sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Negi defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Ching dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ching lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ching takes one to the side of the head.
Negi throws a front kick that sends Ching stumbling back into the cage.
Negi gets tackled into the cage by Ching. Ching maintains the clinch.
Ching trying to stall but Negi improves his position.
Negi is trying to pull guard but Ching turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Negi.
Ching turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Negi is looking for a sweep.
Negi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Negi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Negi.
Negi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ching is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Negi working the head and body with strikes.
Negi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ching defending well though.
Ching on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Negi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Negi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Negi working the head and body with strikes.
Negi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ching keeps working.
Negi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Negi slips a nice elbow through Ching's hands, connecting with Ching's forehead.
Negi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ching with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ching has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Negi is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ching taking some punishment here, with Negi in his half guard.
Ching is refusing to be controlled, as Negi sits in half guard.
Negi working the head and body with strikes.
Negi wants to control but Ching is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negi throws a strike but Ching avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Negi trying to control but Ching is working from the bottom.
Negi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ching's guard.
Negi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ching tries to kick Negi off but Negi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Negi is trying to control the action in half guard but Ching is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ching trying to control but Negi postures up.
Ching on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ching is not content to let Negi control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Negi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Negi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ching keeps working.
Negi is working for a submission of some sort.
Ching has hold of Negi's hands but Negi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nanu Negi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Negi misses with a low kick.
Ching appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Negi wants to slow Ching down by chopping away at his legs.
Negi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ching. That did some damage!
Negi cracks Ching with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ching gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Negi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Negi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Negi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ching gets control of Negi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ching will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Negi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ching works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Negi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ching takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Negi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Negi is looking to pass into half guard but Ching pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ching is in guard.
Ching preventing the sweep.
Negi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Negi trying to control but Ching is working from the bottom.
Negi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ching has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Negi has managed to get both his arms back between Ching's legs - danger averted.
Negi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ching's head.
Negi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ching taking some punishment here, with Negi in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ching defending well though.
Ching on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Negi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ching tries to roll over but Negi keeps him under control.
Negi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Negi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Negi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Negi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ching is just riding it out for now. Negi eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ching is trying to stand.
Negi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Negi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nanu Negi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. Negi connects with a nice short shot to Ching's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Negi prevents Ching from standing back up.
Negi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ching is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nanu Negi!
Nanu Negi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lane Herman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Todd Hunter's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lane Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Todd Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herman misses with a head kick.
Herman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Herman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herman is on top in guard.
Herman wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Herman postures up.
Herman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.
Herman trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Herman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Herman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Herman stands up from Hunter's guard - Herman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Herman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herman connects with a body shot.
Hunter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Herman did well to prevent Hunter getting side control.
Herman punching from the bottom.
Hunter is thwarting Herman's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman is trying to get back to full guard.
Herman is holding on to half guard well.
Herman wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Herman wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Herman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
Herman moves into the clinch.
Herman lands a shot to the body.
Herman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hunter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Herman wants to stand and escape but Hunter is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herman is on top in guard.
Herman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herman trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herman trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herman postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Herman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lane Herman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Herman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herman gets caught flat footed, as Hunter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Herman pushes Hunter off and gets back to his feet.
Herman instigates a clinch.
Herman fails to pull guard.
Herman manages to break the clinch.
Herman lands with a shot to the body.
Herman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herman wants to stand but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herman looking to control.
Herman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunter defends it easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Herman throws out a powerful jab.
Lane Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Hunter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Herman pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Herman working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
Herman wants to get back to his feet but Hunter passes into half guard.
Herman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunter is working for a kimura but Herman is defending it quite comfortably.
Herman trying to control but Hunter postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Herman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Herman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Herman wants to stand but Hunter has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lane Herman dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hunter tries to keep at a distance but Herman has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herman jumps guard and drags Hunter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Herman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Herman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman working a defensive guard here.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunter is now in half guard.
Herman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Herman pushes Hunter off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Herman tries to escape but Hunter is in control.
Hunter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Herman, who protects the arm well.
Herman is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Herman wants to get back to his feet.
Hunter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Herman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Todd Hunter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Abelha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Cavaliers (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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155 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Abelha!
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, Marcelo Cavaliers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cavaliers.
Cavaliers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Abelha struggling a bit here.
Abelha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cavaliers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Abelha'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.
Abelha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cavaliers pulls his head out easily.
Abelha is trying to maintain the position but Cavaliers is very close to passing his half guard.
Abelha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cavaliers pulls his head out easily.
Abelha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abelha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cavaliers has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Abelha to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cavaliers is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Abelha pulls down on the head and he's put Cavaliers to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mauricio Abelha!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mauricio Abelha made sure he mentioned Machine Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Din Aleshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Annuaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Din Aleshi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joseph Annuaku's chin.
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191 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Din Aleshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Annuaku!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Annuaku fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Annuaku misses.
Aleshi cracks a nice hook into Annuaku's ribs.
Aleshi connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aleshi.
Aleshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aleshi moves out of range as Annuaku strikes.
Aleshi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aleshi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Annuaku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aleshi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aleshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Annuaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Aleshi.
Annuaku shoots in for a takedown but Aleshi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aleshi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Aleshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aleshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annuaku looks to land a right hand but Aleshi moved out of range.
Annuaku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aleshi throws a hook but Annuaku blocks it.
Annuaku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aleshi as he jumps to the side.
Din Aleshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Annuaku.
Aleshi connects with an inside leg kick.
Aleshi lands a head shot.
Aleshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Annuaku.
Aleshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good leg kick by Aleshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Annuaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aleshi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Annuaku scrambles back to his feet.
Aleshi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Annuaku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Annuaku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Annuaku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Annuaku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Annuaku is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleshi pounces like a tiger and cracks Annuaku with a vicious hook! Annuaku is down but not out! Aleshi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Din Aleshi!
A very excited looking Din Aleshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diederik Boschman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zico Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boschman comes to the cage accompanied by Alone In A Crowd - When Tigers Fight. Zico Ali has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Diederik Boschman's chin.
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210 lbs
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218 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diederik Boschman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zico Ali!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boschman gets a clinch.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boschman is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Boschman lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Zico Ali has been cut.
Boschman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
Boschman lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.
Boschman lands a damaging elbow.
Boschman prevents Ali from breaking the clinch.
Boschman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Boschman as the two fighters clinch.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boschman keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Boschman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boschman.
Our sources have told us that Boschman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boschman.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Boschman is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boschman lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off.
Boschman lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boschman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Zico Ali's cut even more.
Boschman lands an elbow inside.
Boschman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Boschman - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boschman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boschman.
Boschman has Ali pressed against the cage, preventing Ali from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boschman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
The cut above Zico Ali's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boschman lands a nice shot to the body.
Boschman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boschman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
Nice elbow from Boschman.
Boschman lands an elbow just above Ali 's eye.
Zico Ali'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 Zico Ali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diederik Boschman!
In his post fight interview, Diederik Boschman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diesel Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Fierro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diesel Hendrix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diesel Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Fierro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fierro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hendrix scores with the left hand. Fierro knows he should have avoided that one.
Fierro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diesel Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendrix looks to land a right hand but Fierro moved out of range.
Fierro moves out of range of the strikes.
Fierro throws a hook but Hendrix blocks it.
Hendrix lands a lovely overhand right.
Fierro throws a lazy right hand but Hendrix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fierro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hendrix lands a body shot.
Fierro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendrix throws out the jab.
Hendrix avoids the head kick by Fierro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fierro throws a hook to the side of Hendrix's head but Hendrix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hendrix moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick by Fierro misses
and Hendrix counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix loads up on a big right hand but Fierro slips the punch.
Hendrix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hendrix avoids the head kick by Fierro.
Hendrix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Hendrix does it's job there.
Hendrix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fierro throws a shot from downtown. Hendrix moves away and avoids it.
Hendrix lands a jab.
Fierro is rocked!
Fierro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fierro is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendrix finish him?
Hendrix misses with a body shot.
Fierro seems to have recovered his senses.
Hendrix throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fierro to counter with a crisp jab.
Fierro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendrix throws a body punch but Fierro moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrix connects with a jab.
Hendrix digs a good body shot into Fierro's ribs.
Fierro defending well as Hendrix loads up on a big left hand.
Hendrix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hendrix lands a jab to the head.
Fierro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hendrix jabs at Fierro's body.
Fierro looks winded!
Fierro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fierro misses with a jab to the body
and Hendrix counters with a nice body shot.
Fierro throws a series of punches but Hendrix avoids them all with ease.
Hendrix cracks a nice hook into Fierro's ribs.
Hendrix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hendrix drops Fierro with a huge uppercut! Fierro drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hendrix is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diesel Hendrix!
An out of breath Diesel Hendrix 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrad Mcgillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sapp comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blob Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conrad Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sapp walks into a straight right hand from Mcgillicutty.
It looks like Blob Sapp has been cut.
Sapp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Sapp takes a swing at Mcgillicutty's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Sapp misses its intended target.
Sapp misses with a jab to the body
and Mcgillicutty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab.
Sapp loads up on a big right hand but Mcgillicutty slips the punch.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Sapp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcgillicutty doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Sapp misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgillicutty is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mcgillicutty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Sapp.
Sapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sapp throws a body punch but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Mcgillicutty connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sapp lands with a good body shot.
Sapp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blob Sapp's cut is getting worse.
Sapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgillicutty was well out of range. Poor timing from Sapp.
Mcgillicutty slips under a jab from Sapp.
Sapp throws a jab when Mcgillicutty was well out of range.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sapp.
Sapp throws a hook but Mcgillicutty blocks it.
Sapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mcgillicutty counters with a nice uppercut.
Blob Sapp's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blob Sapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgillicutty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mcgillicutty catches Sapp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mcgillicutty counters with a huge left! Sapp is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mcgillicutty isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sapp from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mcgillicutty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Mcgillicutty!
An intense looking Conrad Mcgillicutty took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You are all my bitches! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Mcfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sims has chosen Get Busy as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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18
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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207 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marty Mcfly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Sims!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims scores with a jab to the body.
Sims cracks Mcfly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcfly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sims moves away.
Sims tries to counter with a clinch but Mcfly shakes him off and moves away.
Sims scores with a hook to the body. Mcfly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sims connects with a nice looking jab.
Sims lands with a right hand.
Sims punishes Mcfly's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Sims.
Sims is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcfly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sims.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Sims.
Sims misses with a hook
and Mcfly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sims bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcfly's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mcfly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sims lands a big right hand that sends Mcfly crashing to the mat! Sims stays standing though and waves Mcfly back to his feet!
Mcfly is rocked!
Sims sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Mcfly's defenses. It connects perfectly with Mcfly's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Sims!
During a confident post fight interview, Simon Sims thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton comes to the cage accompanied by Zombie Nation. Fisher has chosen Pastor Troy - It's About To Go Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
200 lbs
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201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Ashton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher shoots in and gets a takedown into Ashton's guard.
Ashton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fisher defends it easily.
My spies in The PIT inform me that Fisher has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fisher wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving.
Fisher postures up in Ashton's guard and throws a big left but Ashton blocks it.
Ashton managing to control the position.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fisher looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton looking for a sweep. Not yet Ashton, not yet.
Ashton is working hard here to advance position.
Ashton is pulling down on Fisher's head. It's preventing any offense from Fisher, at least for the moment.
Ashton 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.
Fisher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ashton's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton trying to keep a closed guard but Fisher is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fisher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fisher distracts Ashton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ashton is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
Fisher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Ashton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ashton being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fisher trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Ashton being controlled here, momentarily.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Ashton.
Ashton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fisher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ashton shoots in and drives through. Fisher sprawls well.
Fisher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashton is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton pulls Fisher in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher postures up in Ashton's guard and throws a big left but Ashton blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher preventing the sweep.
Fisher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fisher trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton pulls Fisher in close to his closed guard and prevents Fisher from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Ashton.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashton is retaining full guard.
Ashton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving.
Fisher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ashton's guard.
Ashton is trying to get back to full guard.
Ashton has hold of Fisher's hands but Fisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is refusing to be controlled, as Fisher sits in half guard.
Fisher might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ashton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ashton tries to get to full guard but Fisher has control of the leg.
Fisher works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fisher swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ashton is now in Fisher's guard. A big mistake from Fisher there, giving up the dominant position!
Fisher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fisher looking for a guillotine here but Ashton defends easily.
Fisher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Fisher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ashton is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fisher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ashton looking to score a takedown here. Fisher is defending well but Ashton drives through and ends up in Fisher's guard.
Ashton forces his way into half guard.
Ashton trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Fisher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fisher.
Fisher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fisher has his foot on Ashton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ashton works his way back into a safe position though.
Ashton trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Ashton controlling from the top position.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
Fisher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ashton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Fisher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fisher pushes a forearm under Ashton's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ashton is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Fisher!
Nathan Fisher is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Nathan Fisher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Round Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Slick Black Cadillac by Quiet Riot. Boyka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Three 6 Mafia - Its A Fight lyrics . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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24
211 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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20
216 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Third Round Romero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Boyka misses.
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Boyka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boyka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boyka misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boyka.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the head but Romero blocks with his arms.
A short right from Boyka.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Boyka has him pressed against the cage.
Boyka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boyka connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero is trying to break free.
Boyka scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
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!
Boyka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Romero is trying to push Boyka away but Boyka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boyka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Boyka gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka is working Romero over against the cage.
Romero is trying to break free.
Boyka pushes Romero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Boyka pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boyka obliges.
Boyka lands a body shot.
Boyka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Boyka connects with a knee to the head.
Boyka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boyka is working Romero over against the cage.
Boyka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boyka misses with a knee strike.
Boyka scores with a knee to the head.
Romero is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka scores a nice knee to the body.
Boyka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boyka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boyka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boyka.
Knees to the body from Boyka.
Boyka lands with a left to the head.
Boyka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boyka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boyka lands a knee to the head.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Romero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boyka lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boyka.
Romero seems to have got his legs back now.
Boyka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boyka struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero tries to break the clinch but Boyka is controlling the position.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romero avoids it.
Boyka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boyka drops Romero onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Romero is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Boyka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boyka lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Boyka.
Boyka has Romero pressed against the cage, preventing Romero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boyka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Boyka lands an uppercut.
Boyka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Romero with a big uppercut! Romero tries to clinch up but Boyka pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Romero to the mat! Romero covers up and Boyka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yuri Boyka!
Yuri Boyka is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Yuri Boyka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Third Round Romero was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was the better fighter tonight, but I'm going to train harder than ever, and make my way back to the top!'.
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