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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ged Mahutovir (ranked 3871 p4p, 323 weight class) and Fedor Oumakhanov (ranked 4706 p4p, 369 weight class). Fedor Oumakhanov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ged Mahutovir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Oumakhanov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oumakhanov wants to clinch.
Mahutovir keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahutovir tries to counter with a takedown but Oumakhanov is quick to defend against it.
Mahutovir keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahutovir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fedor Oumakhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oumakhanov moves into the clinch.
Mahutovir tries to score a body lock takedown but Oumakhanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oumakhanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahutovir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oumakhanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Oumakhanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mahutovir regains guard immediately.
Mahutovir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oumakhanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahutovir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahutovir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oumakhanov on the ground.
Mahutovir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oumakhanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oumakhanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oumakhanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mahutovir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oumakhanov advances to half guard.
Mahutovir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oumakhanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahutovir is breathing heavily.
Oumakhanov slips a nice elbow through Mahutovir's hands, connecting with Mahutovir's forehead.
It looks like Ged Mahutovir has been cut.
Oumakhanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oumakhanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mahutovir could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oumakhanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oumakhanov throwing shots but Mahutovir is blocking nicely.
Oumakhanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahutovir's head.
Oumakhanov thows a huge punch but Mahutovir dodges it nicely.
Oumakhanov winds up and cracks Mahutovir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oumakhanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oumakhanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oumakhanov is looking to take a break and control but Mahutovir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oumakhanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oumakhanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oumakhanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mahutovir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ged Mahutovir's cut is getting worse.
Oumakhanov drops an elbow to the side of Mahutovir's head.
Jeez, Ged Mahutovir's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ged Mahutovir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Oumakhanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veruukt Vamachara (ranked 4539 p4p, 360 weight class) and Hudson Gabriel Fernandes (ranked 4505 p4p, 358 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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220 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Veruukt Vamachara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Gabriel Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vamachara moves out of range of the body kick from Fernandes.
Vamachara could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vamachara shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernandes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vamachara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fernandes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vamachara is fending him off so far but Fernandes persists. Nope, Vamachara circles away and we're back to standing.
Vamachara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernandes sprawls well. Fernandes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vamachara gets slowly back to his feet.
Vamachara shoots in but Fernandes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice side step and Fernandes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fernandes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vamachara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veruukt Vamachara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vamachara tries for a takedown but Fernandes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fernandes tries to counter with a clinch but Vamachara shakes him off and moves away.
Vamachara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernandes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vamachara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamachara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fernandes circles away.
As Vamachara backs off Fernandes throws a huge counter combo but Vamachara manages to avoid it all.
Vamachara goes for a double leg but Fernandes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fernandes continues to drive forward.
Vamachara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernandes sprawls well. Fernandes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vamachara gets slowly back to his feet.
Vamachara is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamachara fails with the takedown.
Fernandes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vamachara avoids the head kick by Fernandes.
Vamachara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernandes avoids it really well and circles away.
Fernandes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vamachara defends it well.
Fernandes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vamachara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fernandes is in Vamachara's guard.
Fernandes is stalling in the full guard.
Vamachara wants to stand but Fernandes is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vamachara's guard.
Fernandes working some strikes from top position.
Fernandes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fernandes controlling from the top position.
Fernandes forces his way into half guard.
Vamachara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fernandes on the ground.
Still in half guard, Fernandes seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes trying to control from half guard but Vamachara is working away.
Fernandes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vamachara won't allow Fernandes to pass to mount.
Fernandes stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fernandes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vamachara is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Fernandes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Fernandes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Vamachara is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Fernandes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hudson Gabriel Fernandes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Tanagul (ranked 23405 p4p, 578 weight class) and Avion Lassiter (ranked 7968 p4p, 556 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Tanagul has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Tanagul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avion Lassiter !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lassiter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanagul at a distance.
Tanagul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lassiter in his tracks.
Lassiter thuds his right hand into Tanagul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanagul.
Despite the aggression on Lassiter 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lassiter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tanagul quickly recovers to half guard.
Tanagul is not content to let Lassiter control the position.
Lassiter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Lassiter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tanagul is trying to control but can't.
Lassiter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lassiter decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lassiter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lassiter counters with a body kick.
Lassiter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanagul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lassiter somewhat.
Lassiter gets the takedown into side control.
Lassiter throws a strike aimed at the side of Tanagul's head but Tanagul avoids it well.
Lassiter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lassiter is putting a hurting on Tanagul here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lassiter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanagul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tanagul parries the strikes from Lassiter easily there. Lassiter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tanagul to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter controls the position.
Lassiter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lassiter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lassiter stands up.
Lassiter fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanagul jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tanagul gets caught flat footed, as Lassiter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tanagul has his feet on Lassiter 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter lands a jab.
Lassiter closes the distance and clinches up with Tanagul, looking for a takedown. Lassiter pushes Tanagul against the cage but Tanagul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe Tanagul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tanagul enables Lassiter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tanagul manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tanagul wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lassiter manages to pass to side control.
Lassiter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanagul defends it well.
Tanagul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lassiter on the ground.
Lassiter thows a huge punch but Tanagul dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lassiter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tanagul is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Avion Lassiter !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iain Waddell (ranked 4054 p4p, 411 weight class) and Rodney Alcala (ranked 3073 p4p, 329 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iain Waddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Alcala!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waddell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Waddell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waddell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alcala misses with a double jab.
Waddell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alcala scores with a three punch combo!
Alcala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waddell counters with a two punch combo.
Waddell ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Waddell is looking for a counter combo.
Waddell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alcala throws a combination that misses
and Waddell counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala throws out a powerful jab.
Waddell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A right-left combo lands from Alcala.
It looks like Iain Waddell has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala misses with the combination.
As Alcala looks to move away, Waddell throws a big counter combo but Alcala just gets out of the way.
Waddell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alcala cracks Waddell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Waddell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Alcala finish him?
Waddell is rocked!
Alcala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waddell.
Waddell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alcala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waddell.
It looked like Waddell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waddell gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Alcala gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Waddell is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Alcala!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rodney Alcala waved his t-shirt featuring Woodshins' Ship's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Surly MacConnelly (ranked 8240 p4p, 566 weight class) and Mitchell Hernandez (ranked 4340 p4p, 429 weight class). Surly MacConnelly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Surly MacConnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitchell Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacConnelly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hernandez defends well and MacConnelly ends up having to push Hernandez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernandez connects with a high kick.
Hernandez feints and as MacConnelly raises his hands in defense, Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacConnelly is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hernandez dives into side control.
MacConnelly is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on MacConnelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacConnelly keeps working.
MacConnelly is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hernandez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez working away.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but MacConnelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacConnelly can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacConnelly has a takedown stuffed.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacConnelly is trying to defend but Hernandez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MacConnelly kicks off Hernandez and gets to his feet.
MacConnelly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
MacConnelly drops Hernandez with a right and a left! MacConnelly comes rushing in but Hernandez regains his composure and manages to keep MacConnelly in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacConnelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacConnelly postures up and lands a big shot to Hernandez's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacConnelly won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
MacConnelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez is trying to keep MacConnelly in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
MacConnelly gets to his feet - Hernandez follows without any prompting.
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacConnelly clinches.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacConnelly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surly MacConnelly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacConnelly connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Hernandez to the floor! MacConnelly dives in looking for the finish!
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with MacConnelly in his half guard.
Hernandez is rocked!
MacConnelly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacConnelly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hernandez is still in real trouble! Can MacConnelly finish him?
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but MacConnelly has control of the leg.
Hernandez trying to control but MacConnelly postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacConnelly controlling the action here.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. MacConnelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to clinch but MacConnelly moves out of range.
MacConnelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacConnelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hernandez to work.
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but MacConnelly blocks with his arms.
Hernandez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
MacConnelly gets to his feet. Hernandez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacConnelly's waist but MacConnelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Hernandez.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
MacConnelly throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but MacConnelly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from MacConnelly misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacConnelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacConnelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hernandez's calf.
MacConnelly looks to land a combination. Hernandez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MacConnelly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hernandez is wriggling around but MacConnelly manages to pass to half guard.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but MacConnelly has control of the leg.
MacConnelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacConnelly stands up from half guard.
Surly MacConnelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacConnelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hernandez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
MacConnelly lands with a kick to the temple. Hernandez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacConnelly throws a powerful right kick. Hernandez tried to block low but the kick was high! Hernandez was taken right off of his feet! MacConnelly jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Surly MacConnelly!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Katsuya Nakamoto (ranked 4955 p4p, 463 weight class) and David Santos (ranked 3211 p4p, 341 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nakamoto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fight Pride!. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuya Nakamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Santos!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Santos backing up. Santos nods at Nakamoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Santos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Santos fakes the leg kick and cracks Nakamoto in the body.
Santos walks into a jab.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Santos is rocked!
Nakamoto closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Santos out cold! Santos corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Katsuya Nakamoto!
A victorious Katsuya Nakamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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