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UnderGround FC 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between AngelaDivine EscobarDelgado (ranked 7131 p4p, 396 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 6442 p4p, 388 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AngelaDivine EscobarDelgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov leaves EscobarDelgado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As EscobarDelgado backs off Nurmagomedov throws a huge counter combo but EscobarDelgado manages to avoid it all.
EscobarDelgado avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
EscobarDelgado fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from EscobarDelgado. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
EscobarDelgado lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in EscobarDelgado's guard.
Nurmagomedov is standing up over EscobarDelgado. EscobarDelgado looks to escape but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
EscobarDelgado tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but EscobarDelgado slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
EscobarDelgado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov is still trying to improve position.
EscobarDelgado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov is controlling EscobarDelgado's position as best he can from this difficult position.
EscobarDelgado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
EscobarDelgado is stalling here. Nurmagomedov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! EscobarDelgado seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nurmagomedov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but EscobarDelgado is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Nurmagomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nurmagomedov in side control, throwing shots but EscobarDelgado defends.
EscobarDelgado taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
EscobarDelgado dodges the ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
EscobarDelgado is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
EscobarDelgado misses with a body shot.
EscobarDelgado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
EscobarDelgado takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
EscobarDelgado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Nurmagomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
EscobarDelgado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
EscobarDelgado gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
EscobarDelgado wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
EscobarDelgado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
EscobarDelgado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but EscobarDelgado regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
EscobarDelgado looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nurmagomedov has picked EscobarDelgado up and slammed him! EscobarDelgado can't keep hold of the triangle and Nurmagomedov manages to pass to side control!
EscobarDelgado tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but EscobarDelgado keeps working.
Nurmagomedov prevents EscobarDelgado from escaping the position.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
EscobarDelgado takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
EscobarDelgado is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
EscobarDelgado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
EscobarDelgado is trying to stand up here but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
EscobarDelgado is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov working over EscobarDelgado with some ground and pound. EscobarDelgado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks EscobarDelgado with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
EscobarDelgado shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than EscobarDelgado was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
EscobarDelgado wants to get back to full guard.
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. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to EscobarDelgado's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but EscobarDelgado keeps working.
EscobarDelgado trying to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
EscobarDelgado trying to control here.
Nurmagomedov lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
EscobarDelgado is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
EscobarDelgado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov is in close to EscobarDelgado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov is in close to EscobarDelgado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
EscobarDelgado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Nurmagomedov has control of EscobarDelgado's left arm, preventing EscobarDelgado from doing any damage.
EscobarDelgado throws a big right hand that misses.
EscobarDelgado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
EscobarDelgado throws a big elbow that misses.
AngelaDivine EscobarDelgado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
EscobarDelgado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
EscobarDelgado won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
EscobarDelgado trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
EscobarDelgado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nurmagomedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A victorious Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated AngelaDivine EscobarDelgado had this to say: 'Congrats to the winner 😊'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Soprano (ranked 3856 p4p, 135 weight class) and Captain Placeholder (ranked 5373 p4p, 61 weight class). Captain Placeholder acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Captain Placeholder!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Placeholder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Placeholder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soprano counters with a single leg into guard. Placeholder didn't expect that.
Soprano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Soprano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Soprano trying to control the action but Placeholder is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Placeholder is trying to escape the position but Soprano is controlling the position.
Soprano throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Placeholder looking for a sweep but Soprano has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Soprano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soprano is working for a guillotine from mount but Placeholder frees his head quite easily.
Soprano working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Placeholder looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Soprano! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddy Soprano!
After the fight, Eddy Soprano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Likes Gardening (ranked 5362 p4p, 462 weight class) and Johny Boom (ranked 3968 p4p, 390 weight class). Likes Gardening has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Likes Gardening!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johny Boom!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardening misses with a body kick.
Gardening moves into the clinch.
Gardening drags the fight down to the ground.
Boom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardening is keeping the position for now.
Boom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gardening knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boom on the ground.
Boom prevents Gardening from standing back up.
Boom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom is trying to control the action in half guard but Gardening is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boom in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gardening tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Boom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johny Boom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abel Adonias (ranked 4043 p4p, 345 weight class) and Israel Montanyo (ranked 4437 p4p, 361 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Amsterdam, Abel Adonias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Israel Montanyo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adonias dodges the punch combination from Montanyo.
Adonias wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Montanyo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adonias swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adonias's corner calls for a 1-2. Adonias obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Montanyo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adonias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montanyo manages to avoid it.
Adonias's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montanyo under the eye.
Montanyo misses with a wild combination.
Adonias fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montanyo on the side of the head.
Adonias moves into range and connects with a jab.
Montanyo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adonias circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montanyo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montanyo throws a combination that misses
and Adonias makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montanyo misses with a combination
letting Adonias counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adonias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montanyo manages to avoid it.
Adonias connects with a crisp jab.
Montanyo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adonias counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adonias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montanyo takes one to the chin there.
Adonias lands a nice shot to the body.
Montanyo misses with the combination.
Adonias scores with a hook to the body. Montanyo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Montanyo does no damage.
A left and a right from Adonias both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adonias is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montanyo throws a right and a left that Adonias avoids nicely.
Montanyo throws a series of punches but Adonias moves out of range.
Montanyo misses with a hook. Adonias ducked under it nicely.
Adonias is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adonias connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montanyo momentarily.
Adonias throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montanyo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montanyo looks winded!
Adonias takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adonias fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montanyo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montanyo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Israel Montanyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adonias uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Montanyo has time to react.
Montanyo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Montanyo misses with a double jab
and Adonias counters with a straight right hand.
Montanyo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adonias stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adonias thuds a left hand into Montanyo's body.
Adonias lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adonias takes a swing at Montanyo's ribcage but misses.
Adonias is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Adonias tests Montanyo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adonias thuds a left hand into Montanyo's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Adonias dominated that round.
That's time! Adonias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adonias thuds a left hand into Montanyo's body.
Adonias takes a swing at Montanyo's ribcage but misses.
Montanyo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adonias getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adonias lands with a nice body punch.
Abel Adonias is winning the standup battle so far.
Montanyo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montanyo throws a series of punches but Adonias avoids them all with ease.
Adonias swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adonias smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Montanyo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adonias connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montanyo scrambles back to his feet.
Adonias lands a nice shot to the body.
Montanyo throws a right hand that misses
and Adonias counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adonias is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adonias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montanyo.
Montanyo is breathing heavily.
Adonias lands a slapping body shot.
Montanyo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adonias manages to avoid it.
Montanyo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adonias throws a body punch but Montanyo moves out of range.
Adonias lands with a nice body punch.
Adonias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Montanyo.
Montanyo looks to land a combination but Adonias avoids it well.
Adonias throwing a counter right hand but Montanyo manages to avoid it.
Adonias works over Montanyo's head and body with a nice combination.
Montanyo is rocked!
Adonias finds Montanyo's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Montanyo flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Adonias lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Montanyo will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abel Adonias!
Abel Adonias thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Israel Montanyo stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know, it is what it is. I lost. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pax Africa (ranked 3138 p4p, 332 weight class) and Denzel Arcidiacono (ranked 6246 p4p, 502 weight class). Denzel Arcidiacono has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pax Africa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denzel Arcidiacono!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Africa blocks a head kick by Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono tries to clinch but Africa is having none of it.
We've been hearing reports that Africa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Africa looking to score a takedown here. Arcidiacono is defending well but Africa drives through and ends up in Arcidiacono's guard.
Arcidiacono throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Africa escapes and throws Arcidiacono's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Africa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcidiacono keeps working.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arcidiacono is being controlled here.
Arcidiacono tries to bench press Africa off him but Africa keeps the position.
Africa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arcidiacono is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arcidiacono is not content to let Africa control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Africa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Africa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcidiacono gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Africa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Africa is trying for a kimura here. Arcidiacono looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Africa wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pax Africa!
After the fight, Pax Africa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shiro Tanaka (ranked 2583 p4p, 231 weight class) and Killua Zoldyk (ranked 2962 p4p, 255 weight class). Tanaka comes to the cage accompanied by The good the bad and the ugly theme song. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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19
149 lbs
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152 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shiro Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Killua Zoldyk!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoldyk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zoldyk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zoldyk working the ground and pound.
Tanaka is trying to get back to his feet.
Tanaka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zoldyk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zoldyk taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zoldyk advances nicely into full mount.
Zoldyk is landing with some decent strikes but Tanaka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka is trying desperately to improve position.
Tanaka's coaches at UnderGround Training Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tanaka's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk tries to control but Tanaka wriggling away.
Zoldyk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tanaka tries to buck Zoldyk off but he can't manage it.
Zoldyk breaks from Tanaka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tanaka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zoldyk is looking to take a break and control but Tanaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoldyk controlling the pace.
Zoldyk stops Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Zoldyk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoldyk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zoldyk lands strikes from half guard.
Zoldyk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zoldyk is nestled in close to Tanaka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zoldyk winds up and cracks Tanaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zoldyk works his way into side control.
Zoldyk is looking to take a break and control but Tanaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zoldyk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tanaka sneaks back into half guard.
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoldyk pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killua Zoldyk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tanaka tests Zoldyk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zoldyk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tanaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shiro Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoldyk goes for a double leg but Tanaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanaka continues to drive forward.
Killua Zoldyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka darts in and clinches Zoldyk up against the cage.
Zoldyk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle.
Shiro Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killua Zoldyk.
A left hand lands to the body for Tanaka.
Tanaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zoldyk.
Tanaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zoldyk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zoldyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Zoldyk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tanaka quickly recovers to half guard.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
Zoldyk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoldyk pulls his head out easily.
Tanaka is trying to stand.
Tanaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zoldyk.
Tanaka wants to get back to full guard.
Zoldyk stops Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Zoldyk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Zoldyk connects with a nice short shot to Tanaka's temple.
Zoldyk not doing much here.
Tanaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zoldyk scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to kick Zoldyk off but Zoldyk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zoldyk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zoldyk prevents Tanaka from improving his position.
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoldyk pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoldyk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zoldyk controlling the pace.
Zoldyk wants to pass to mount but Tanaka is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Killua Zoldyk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zoldyk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka thinks about countering with a head kick.
Killua Zoldyk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanaka wants to clinch.
Tanaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zoldyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zoldyk is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tanaka has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zoldyk is looking to defend but Tanaka has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zoldyk! Tanaka pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zoldyk taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shiro Tanaka!
Shiro Tanaka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobayashi Jin (ranked 2058 p4p, 262 weight class) and Xyryx Ignacio (ranked 3129 p4p, 349 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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174 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobayashi Jin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xyryx Ignacio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignacio loads up on a big right hand but Jin slips the punch.
Ignacio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignacio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jin blocks a head kick by Ignacio.
Ignacio throws a sloppy head kick and Jin moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Ignacio.
Jin lands a slapping body shot.
Ignacio misses with a head kick.
Jin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ignacio.
A lazy left from Jin finds it's target.
A shot to the liver by Jin. Beautiful body shot.
Ignacio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ignacio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jin scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ignacio misses with a straight right.
Ignacio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ignacio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ignacio looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignacio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jin scores with a takedown into Ignacio's guard.
Jin wants to pass the guard but Ignacio is keeping the position.
Jin advances position into side control!
Jin is working to tighten his grip on Ignacio's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ignacio has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jin is really squeezing tight and eventually Ignacio passes out! Jin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kobayashi Jin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Akinwande (ranked 2355 p4p, 249 weight class) and John Daugherty (ranked 2830 p4p, 276 weight class). Daugherty has chosen Dragula - Rob Zombie as his entrance music. 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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250 lbs
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235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Akinwande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Daugherty!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daugherty avoids the body shot from Akinwande.
And Daugherty tries to counter it with a takedown but Akinwande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Daugherty throws an overhand right that lands on Akinwande's shoulder, as Akinwande tries to avoid the shot.
Akinwande connects with a high kick.
Daugherty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akinwande throws a hook but Daugherty avoids it easily.
Daugherty misses with a straight left.
Akinwande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut. Akinwande saw that one coming.
Akinwande looks to throw the jab but Daugherty is out of range.
Daugherty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akinwande. That one must have hurt.
We've been told by Akinwande's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akinwande throws a sloppy head kick and Daugherty moves out of range easily.
Akinwande lands a front kick.
Akinwande gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akinwande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akinwande lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akinwande stalls.
Daugherty blocks a body shot from Akinwande.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinwande pushes Daugherty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Akinwande.
Akinwande lands with a short shot to the head.
Akinwande pressing his opponent against the cage.
Akinwande escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daugherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Akinwande counters with a two punch combo.
A left lands for Akinwande.
Daugherty blocks the body kick.
Akinwande misses with a body shot.
Daugherty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daugherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akinwande was well out of range. Poor timing from Daugherty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Akinwande - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akinwande throws a wild body kick that Daugherty sees coming a mile off.
Henry Akinwande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daugherty missing with a left hand there. Akinwande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akinwande throws a quick counter head kick but Daugherty was just out of range.
Daugherty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akinwande takes the fight into the clinch.
Akinwande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akinwande can't find room to land a body shot as Daugherty controls the action.
Akinwande manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akinwande takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Akinwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Akinwande dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daugherty shoots in for a double leg but Akinwande sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akinwande lands a head shot.
Daugherty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akinwande.
Akinwande plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Akinwande lands a nice shot that snaps Daugherty's head back.
Daugherty looks to throw the jab but Akinwande is out of range.
Daugherty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akinwande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daugherty at a distance.
Daugherty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daugherty is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Daugherty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akinwande counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daugherty is rocked!
Akinwande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daugherty can do to turn this around?
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!
Akinwande circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Daugherty tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Akinwande wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Akinwande!
In defeat, John Daugherty stepped up to the mic, saying 'Umm...yeah...where am I again?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TIny T Rex (ranked 3025 p4p, 341 weight class) and Whorely Alvarez (ranked 2579 p4p, 310 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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185 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TIny T Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Whorely Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez is looking to slow Rex down with leg kicks.
Rex shoots in and bounces Alvarez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alvarez looking to control.
Alvarez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rex stacks Alvarez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rex!
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Rex scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alvarez to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looks to move to half guard but instead Rex has passed into mount! Damn!
Rex with a couple of short strikes.
Alvarez is bucking up trying to escape but Rex cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rex with good strikes from the mount here!
Alvarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Rex takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Rex trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Rex lands with a punch from half guard.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Rex is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Rex connects with a nice short shot to Alvarez's temple.
Rex is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Alvarez is concentrating on defense, preventing Rex from advancing position.
Rex winds up and cracks Alvarez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rex takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alvarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rex loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rex works over Alvarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Alvarez has his foot on Rex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rex works his way back into a safe position though.
Rex scoring with some ground and pound.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TIny T Rex dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Rex.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Alvarez tenderised Rex's leg. Rex is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvarez, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvarez can pounce on him.
Alvarez is looking to slow Rex down with leg kicks.
Rex takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whorely Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like TIny T Rex has been cut.
Alvarez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rex is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big head kick from Alvarez and Rex is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Rex is rocked!
Rex is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oh Rex is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rex wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rex seems to have got his legs back now.
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rex's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Rex is retaining full guard.
Rex on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rex tries to get out of the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez tries to pass to full mount but Rex defends it.
Alvarez is trying to control. Rex wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez controlling the pace.
TIny T Rex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Rex dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whorely Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TIny T Rex's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rex takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Rex's body. Rex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvarez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvarez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rex rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez lands a brutal head kick. Rex looks out on his feet and Alvarez throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Whorely Alvarez!
Whorely Alvarez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohhamad Iman (ranked 2718 p4p, 269 weight class) and Josh Peterson (ranked 2323 p4p, 246 weight class). Josh Peterson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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225 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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255 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohhamad Iman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iman.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Peterson throws a lazy right hand but Iman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iman.
Iman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Iman is just out of range.
Peterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Mohhamad Iman has been cut.
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iman manages to avoid it.
Iman tries to counter with a takedown but Peterson is quick to defend against it.
Iman throws a lazy uppercut
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Iman moves forwards but Peterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Iman sprawling to the canvas! Iman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Peterson finish him?!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peterson, as that shot connected.
Peterson swings for the body but Iman moves out of range.
Iman feinted with a counter takedown.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Peterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Iman throws a right hand that misses
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson throws a combination that misses
so Iman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Iman wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position.
Peterson controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iman wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson looking to control.
Iman trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson controlling Iman's posture.
Peterson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohhamad Iman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iman.
Iman misses with a looping right.
As Iman backs off Peterson throws a huge counter combo but Iman manages to avoid it all.
Peterson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Iman misses with a hook
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Iman takes one to the chin there.
Peterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Iman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Iman feinted with a counter takedown.
Iman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Iman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peterson connects with a jab.
Josh Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peterson cracks Iman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Peterson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Iman to stand back up!
Iman is rocked!
Josh Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iman loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Oh Iman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iman glances at the clock... BAM! Peterson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Iman crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Iman is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Peterson!
A less than humble Josh Peterson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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FIGHT
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