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WEC 17: Parker vs Smith 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
35 - 65 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brij Khali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Reis!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Khali drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Khali stands up.
Khali shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali tries to stand but can't do so whilst Reis controls his leg.
Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khali pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khali pulls his head out easily.
Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khali wants to stand but Reis has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reis is looking for a sweep. Khali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khali pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khali wants to get up but he can't break Reis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reis looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Khali is defending well. Reis quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Khali has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Reis celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julian Reis!
A less than humble Julian Reis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Brij Khali spoke after the fight, saying 'Dissapointed to Lose'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boss Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Where is My Mind? by Pixies as his entrance music. Steve Sanchez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
Sanchez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Boxer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Sanchez!
Steve Sanchez 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 Zdravko Dren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dren comes to the cage accompanied by GETO BOYS - mind of a lunatic. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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260 lbs
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259 lbs
35 - 40 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdravko Dren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 40 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tanishk Soni!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dren fails to land with a series of punches.
Dren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dren wants it to stay on the feet.
Dren stuffs the takedown attempt from Soni. Soni gets slowly back to his feet.
Dren misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Soni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soni rushes Dren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dren is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Soni looking to throw knees to the head but Dren is blocking nicely.
Soni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soni breaks the clinch.
Soni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soni slips under a jab.
Dren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Dren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dren tries to land a front kick but Soni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soni shoots in but Dren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zdravko Dren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishk Soni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soni tries to score with a low kick but Dren moves his leg out of the way.
Soni misses with a kick to the body
and Dren counters with a body kick.
Dren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dren stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Dren. Those never looked like landing.
Soni tries to clinch but Dren moves out of range.
Soni staying out of range there.
Soni gets a takedown into half guard.
Dren pushes Soni off looking to stand but Soni dives back in and keeps control.
Dren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dren wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dren.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dren holds on and takes a little breather.
Soni won't allow Dren to get back to his feet.
Dren 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 referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dren works Soni's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soni wants to clinch
and Dren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soni thinking.
Soni looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni wants to clinch.
Dren closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Soni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dren's waist but Dren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soni off to one side.
Soni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dren lands with an overhand left.
Soni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soni connects with a right hand. Dren shakes it off.
Dren leaves Soni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soni just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dren sends Soni crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dren is motioning to the referee to let Soni up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Soni is rocked!
That has opened up Tanishk Soni's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soni walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dren.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Soni crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dren - the referee stops the clock and Soni gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dren. Soni manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Soni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dren lands with a shot to the body.
Soni takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dren keeps Soni at a distance using the push kick.
Dren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The cut above Tanishk Soni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dren connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Soni out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Dren!
During a confident post fight interview, Zdravko Dren 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daryl Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrhuz Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyrhuz Davis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daryl Smith's chin.
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225 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daryl Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyrhuz Davis!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Davis lands a slapping body shot.
Davis jabs at Smith's body.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spetznaz Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
Davis tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith clinches.
Davis blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Davis wants to break free but Smith has control.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Davis pressed against the cage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Smith.
Smith has Davis pushed against the cage.
Smith stalls.
Smith stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Smith for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith just leaning against Davis, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daryl Smith.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Davis misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Davis looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Davis drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Davis blocking some punches.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daryl Smith.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Daryl Smith has been cut.
Davis looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Davis misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davis forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Davis can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Davis blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Davis prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Smith stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Smith gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daryl Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Davis is rocked!
Smith misses with some punches.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Davis tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Davis avoiding damage.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Davis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Smith is unloading with more strikes now! Davis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daryl Smith!
In his post fight interview, Daryl Smith 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Foggy Dew. 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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155 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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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
42 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor McGregor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Westbrook misses with a takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a head kick that drops Westbrook to the mat! Westbrook scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Westbrook shoots and misses
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Westbrook.
Westbrook shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregor counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Westbrook has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Conor McGregor !
Conor McGregor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Evansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Farewell of Slavyanka. On his way into the cage it seems that Christian Evansen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Christian Evansen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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156 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
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Evansen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 34 - 0, fighting out of London, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evansen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leningrada to the mat! Leningrada manages to get full guard.
Leningrada wants to get back to his feet but Evansen passes into half guard.
Evansen stops Leningrada from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leningrada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evansen is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evansen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Evansen moves into full mount! Leningrada won't be happy about that!
Evansen has control of Leningrada's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leningrada regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leningrada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evansen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evansen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evansen controlling from the full mount.
Evansen is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Leningrada is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Evansen!
Christian Evansen retains his lightweight title!
Christian Evansen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Nobuhiro Nakamura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
39 - 48 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 48 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura throws a nice head kick!
Nakamura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakamura.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nakamura.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakamura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machida manages to circle out of the way.
Nakamura throws a front kick that sends Machida stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida 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.
A big left from Machida misses.
Nakamura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Machida.
Nakamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakamura lands a nice hook to Machida's body. Machida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakamura scores with a push kick.
Machida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida works over Nakamura's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Nakamura scores with a head kick. Machida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura lands a big head kick that sends Machida tumbling to the mat! Nakamura takes a step backwards and waves Machida back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Machida is rocked!
Nakamura lands a nice hook to Machida's body. Machida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Nakamura throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Machida is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
Nobuhiro Nakamura retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Nobuhiro Nakamura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by The House of The Rising Sun - The Animals. Smith has chosen 10 Years - All White as his entrance music. Johnny Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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259 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Johnny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses the body punch
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Parker lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Parker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Johnny Smith has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Parker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
It looked like Parker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parker tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parker to the ground. Parker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Corey Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Parker.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Parker wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Parker wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Parker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parker checks it well.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Parker counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parker finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Parker scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Parker drops Smith with a huge uppercut! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Parker is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Parker!
Corey Parker retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Corey Parker 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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