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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rionz Yoshimachi (ranked 25186 p4p, 24567 weight class) and Bsmds Nasmfus (ranked 678 p4p, 707 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rionz Yoshimachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bsmds Nasmfus!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nasmfus has clasped his hands together around Yoshimachi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Yoshimachi is trying to get back to his feet.
Yoshimachi looks to move to half guard but instead Nasmfus has passed into mount! Damn!
Yoshimachi is trying desperately to improve position.
Yoshimachi tries to hold on but Nasmfus postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimachi tries to reverse the position but Nasmfus maintains control.
Nasmfus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nasmfus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yoshimachi hang on?
Nasmfus controlling from the full mount.
Nasmfus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nasmfus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yoshimachi is now in Nasmfus's guard. A big mistake from Nasmfus there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasmfus pulls Yoshimachi in close to prevent any damage.
Yoshimachi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nasmfus moves into the clinch.
Nasmfus pulls guard effortlessly.
Nasmfus is pulling down on Yoshimachi's head. It's preventing any offense from Yoshimachi, at least for the moment.
Yoshimachi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nasmfus has his foot on Yoshimachi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoshimachi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimachi stopping the sweep attempt from Nasmfus.
Nasmfus pulls Yoshimachi in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nasmfus looking for a sweep. Not yet Nasmfus, not yet.
Nasmfus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Yoshimachi misses with a takedown
and Nasmfus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yoshimachi!
Yoshimachi is breathing heavily.
Yoshimachi sneaks back into half guard.
Nasmfus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yoshimachi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nasmfus is looking for a kimura but Yoshimachi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nasmfus to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasmfus passes into side control, despite Yoshimachi's attempt to control the position.
Nasmfus is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoshimachi is defending well.
Nasmfus stands up.
Nasmfus drives through with a takedown into Yoshimachi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
 Yoshimachi is rocked!
We've been informed that Nasmfus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasmfus passes into half guard.
Oh Yoshimachi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nasmfus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yoshimachi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nasmfus lands a big elbow - Yoshimachi is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nasmfus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bsmds Nasmfus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 25174 p4p, 24878 weight class) and Thrawn Palpatine (ranked 711 p4p, 701 weight class). Palpatine has chosen The Imperial March as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thrawn Palpatine!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palpatine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palpatine slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Palpatine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palpatine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Palpatine's head to control him but Palpatine postures up.
Palpatine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palpatine tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Palpatine 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.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Palpatine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palpatine tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Palpatine not doing much here.
It looks like Palpatine might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Diaz trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Palpatine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palpatine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Palpatine in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Palpatine.
Diaz wants to control but Palpatine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Palpatine throws a big elbow that misses.
Palpatine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz sets himself, and Palpatine steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
Palpatine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palpatine wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palpatine cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Palpatine moves away and avoids it.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Palpatine saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Palpatine avoids nicely.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palpatine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palpatine feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palpatine gets a takedown into half guard.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thrawn Palpatine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Palpatine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Palpatine off and has taken his back!
Diaz looking for the RNC.
Palpatine preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palpatine trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palpatine is really stuck here.
Diaz working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Palpatine is doing well to defend. Diaz seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Palpatine is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nate Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Velasquez (ranked 6537 p4p, 6486 weight class) and Rag Gnarr (ranked 617 p4p, 612 weight class). Victor Velasquez 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rag Gnarr!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gnarr misses with a straight right.
Velasquez tries to land a front kick but Gnarr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gnarr tries to clinch there but Velasquez circles away.
Gnarr fails with a takedown attempt.
Gnarr misses with a head kick.
Velasquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez throws an off balance right hand
and Gnarr counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Gnarr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Velasquez regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gnarr wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Gnarr stands and throws Velasquez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gnarr controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnarr tries to stand but Velasquez is controlling his head.
Velasquez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gnarr is controlling him well.
Velasquez tries to buck Gnarr off but Gnarr is having none of it.
Velasquez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Velasquez's coaches at Old School Training 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.
Gnarr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Velasquez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Velasquez wants to control but Gnarr postures up.
Gnarr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Velasquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gnarr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Velasquez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gnarr is on him like a limpet, forcing Velasquez back against the cage.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velasquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gnarr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Velasquez prevents it.
Gnarr gets control of Velasquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gnarr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Gnarr is retaining full guard.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gnarr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gnarr is pulling down on Velasquez's head to control his posture.
Velasquez trying to control but Gnarr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gnarr wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Velasquez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gnarr is looking to stand up but Velasquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Velasquez preventing the sweep.
Velasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gnarr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasquez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gnarr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Velasquez has Gnarr in his guard.
Gnarr wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Gnarr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnarr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gnarr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gnarr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Velasquez keeping full guard, as Gnarr tries to pass.
Gnarr won't allow Velasquez to get back to his feet.
Velasquez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gnarr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Velasquez gets tackled into the cage by Gnarr. Gnarr maintains the clinch.
Gnarr blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Gnarr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gnarr is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Gnarr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gnarr slips a straight right by Velasquez.
Gnarr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Gnarr wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Victor Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Velasquez throws a low kick but Gnarr moves out of range easily.
Gnarr swats away the attempt to clinch by Velasquez.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gnarr is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Gnarr.
Velasquez misses with a looping left.
Gnarr moves out of range of the body kick from Velasquez.
Velasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Gnarr keeps it at a distance.
Gnarr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Velasquez defends it well.
Gnarr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez connects with a leg kick.
Rag Gnarr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gnarr blocks a jab.
Gnarr is looking to clinch.
Velasquez throws a hook to the side of Gnarr's head but Gnarr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velasquez misses with a hook. Gnarr ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez misses with a head kick.
As Velasquez backs off Gnarr throws a huge counter combo but Velasquez manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnarr wants to clinch.
Gnarr ducks under a wild hook from Velasquez.
Gnarr is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Gnarr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez is looking to counter punch.
Victor Velasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gnarr ducks under a wild hook from Velasquez.
Gnarr tries a head kick but it misses.
Gnarr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gnarr shoots in and drives through. Velasquez sprawls well.
Velasquez gets a clinch.
Gnarr breaks the clinch.
Velasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gnarr.
Velasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gnarr dives in and grabs Velasquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes down on Gnarr's head and hops out.
Victor Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez loads up on a big right hand but Gnarr slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez has closed the distance and engaged Gnarr in a clinch.
Velasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Victor Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rag Gnarr.
Gnarr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Velasquez as the two fighters clinch.
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Velasquez lands a really nice looking cross but Gnarr seems unphased.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gnarr blocks a head kick by Velasquez.
Gnarr throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Gnarr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gnarr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velasquez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Velasquez missing with a left hand there. Gnarr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Velasquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnarr throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Victor Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gnarr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
It looked like Velasquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gnarr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Gnarr moves into the clinch.
Velasquez lands a right hand.
Gnarr gets control of Velasquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gnarr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gnarr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gnarr thows a huge punch but Velasquez dodges it nicely.
Gnarr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gnarr is keen to just control but Velasquez is a slippery customer.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Gnarr keeps him under control.
Gnarr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Gnarr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking to escape.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Gnarr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gnarr tries to stand but can't do so whilst Velasquez controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Gnarr keeps him under control.
Gnarr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gnarr with shots to the head and body - Velasquez looks very uncomfortable down there.
 It looks like Victor Velasquez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Velasquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Velasquez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gnarr.
Gnarr stands up.
A jab from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez tries to clinch up but Gnarr circles away and keeps his distance.
Gnarr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Velasquez with a body shot.
Gnarr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velasquez's waist but Velasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gnarr off to one side.
Velasquez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Velasquez enables Gnarr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Velasquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Velasquez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gnarr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gnarr checks a leg kick nicely.
Velasquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gnarr dives in for a single leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Velasquez misses the target.
Victor Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rag Gnarr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gnarr.
Gnarr blocks a leg kick.
Gnarr goes for a double leg but Velasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Velasquez continues to drive forward.
That kick from Velasquez tenderised Gnarr's leg. Gnarr is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Velasquez.
Nice cross by Gnarr.
Gnarr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasquez.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gnarr tries to clinch up.
Velasquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gnarr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gnarr tries for a takedown but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Velasquez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gnarr doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasquez circles away.
Velasquez lands a head kick. Gnarr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnarr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velasquez tries to avoid it but Gnarr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velasquez to the ground. Velasquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Velasquez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gnarr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Velasquez - the referee stops the clock and Gnarr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Velasquez. Gnarr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gnarr can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gnarr drives through with a takedown into Velasquez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gnarr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gnarr prevents Velasquez from getting back to his feet.
Velasquez working a defensive guard here.
Gnarr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velasquez wants to stand and escape but Gnarr is having none of it.
Gnarr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gnarr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnarr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gnarr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rag Gnarr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velasquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gnarr is controlling him.
Gnarr tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Velasquez is looking to stand up but Gnarr isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gnarr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Velasquez misses with a low kick.
Gnarr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velasquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gnarr somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Velasquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Velasquez checks the leg kick.
Gnarr shoots in looking for a takedown. Velasquez tries to sprawl out of it but Gnarr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Velasquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Velasquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gnarr.
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Victor Velasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velasquez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gnarr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rag Gnarr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Gnarr moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gnarr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Velasquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Velasquez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Velasquez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bud Young (ranked 24856 p4p, 5830 weight class) and Cuervo Oquendo (ranked 713 p4p, 581 weight class). Bud Young 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 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bud Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cuervo Oquendo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oquendo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Young's head coaches at five angels that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oquendo lands the left hand.
Young tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oquendo misses with a hook to the body
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Young clinches up with Oquendo and pushes him back against the cage.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young blocking some punches.
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Oquendo.
Oquendo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oquendo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oquendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Oquendo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oquendo lands with an overhand left.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oquendo drops Young with a huge uppercut! Young drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Oquendo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cuervo Oquendo!
Bud Young spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunars Zonbergs (ranked 4049 p4p, 5603 weight class) and Robert Frost (ranked 196 p4p, 227 weight class). Frost has chosen SETH ECT - B.L.A.S.T as his entrance music. Gunars Zonbergs has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunars Zonbergs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Frost!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zonbergs backs up against the cage.
Zonbergs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zonbergs is rocked!
Zonbergs is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Frost just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Zonbergs has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Frost!
Robert Frost thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Minato Amida (ranked 5705 p4p, 3829 weight class) and Booker Wallace (ranked 571 p4p, 457 weight class). Booker Wallace is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Amida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Booker Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amida tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Amida.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amida.
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Amida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wallace throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amida counters with a solid body kick.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Amida looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Amida misses with a head kick.
Amida lands a brutal head kick. Wallace looks out on his feet and Amida throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Minato Amida!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 3986 p4p, 5329 weight class) and Goncalo Cavalcante (ranked 421 p4p, 496 weight class). Goncalo Cavalcante 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Goncalo Cavalcante!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
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.
Cavalcante looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cavalcante throws a leg kick
and Bravo counters with a single leg into guard. Cavalcante didn't expect that.
Cavalcante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bravo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bravo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Mapinguari Guerreiro that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bravo passes into half guard.
Cavalcante wants to get back to full guard.
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cavalcante is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cavalcante defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cavalcante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cavalcante looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo trying to control the pace.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bravo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cavalcante sees it coming and defends easily.
Cavalcante gets back to full guard.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cavalcante is retaining full guard.
Bravo postures up.
Cavalcante looking for a sweep. Not yet Cavalcante, not yet.
Cavalcante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo won't allow Cavalcante to sweep him here.
Bravo advances position into side control!
Bravo wants to control but Cavalcante is keeping him busy.
Bravo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cavalcante is looking for a sweep.
Cavalcante wants to control but Bravo postures up.
Cavalcante is trying to improve his position.
Bravo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but Cavalcante is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante is looking for a sweep.
Cavalcante is still trying to improve position.
Bravo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bravo tries for a kimura but Cavalcante is defending well.
Bravo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cavalcante tries to buck Bravo off but Bravo is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bravo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bravo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravo preventing the sweep.
Cavalcante trying to control the position.
Bravo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cavalcante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavalcante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo passes Cavalcante's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Cavalcante is defending well.
Eddie Bravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cavalcante trying to control but Bravo postures up.
Cavalcante makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cavalcante.
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cavalcante keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Cavalcante has his foot on Bravo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bravo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cavalcante is breathing heavily.
Bravo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cavalcante's guard.
Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Cavalcante defends the submission attempt.
Bravo wants to take a breather but Cavalcante is having none of it.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but Cavalcante defending well.
Cavalcante tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
Cavalcante is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cavalcante manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cavalcante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bravo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cavalcante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cavalcante tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
Cavalcante is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo.
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cavalcante is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
Bravo is looking for a kimura but Cavalcante is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage.
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.
Cavalcante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Bravo is working for a kimura but Cavalcante is defending it quite comfortably.
Cavalcante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cavalcante keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cavalcante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cavalcante is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cavalcante thows a leg kick but Bravo checks it
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cavalcante still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cavalcante has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cavalcante working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bravo tries to buck Cavalcante off but Cavalcante is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavalcante advances to full mount.
Bravo regains half guard.
Cavalcante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bravo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Cavalcante passes to side control.
Cavalcante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bravo, who protects the arm well.
Cavalcante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cavalcante thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cavalcante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bravo, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cavalcante's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cavalcante is trying to work for a kimura but Bravo is defending well.
Bravo is trying to maintain the position but Cavalcante is very close to passing his half guard.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Cavalcante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo moves into full guard.
Cavalcante has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bravo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cavalcante is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bravo pulls down on the head and he's put Cavalcante to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eddie Bravo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Revere (ranked 1997 p4p, 4113 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 258 p4p, 483 weight class). Paul Revere could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bjorn IronSide's chin.
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190
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Revere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revere tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but IronSide swivels and escapes.
IronSide closes the distance and pushes Revere back into the cage.
IronSide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Revere looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? IronSide is fending him off so far but Revere persists. Nope, IronSide circles away and we're back to standing.
Revere has been working on his balance at Triple XXX, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by IronSide.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Revere is defended easily by IronSide.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Revere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from IronSide as Revere shoots in.
IronSide slaps away a takedown attempt from Revere, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Revere with a lazy takedown attempt
and IronSide counters with a three punch combo that has Revere backing up. Revere nods at IronSide to acknowledge the strikes.
Revere is breathing heavily.
IronSide defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Revere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Revere fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
IronSide lands with a kick to the temple. Revere shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IronSide throws a one two combo.
Revere is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Revere crumples to the floor! IronSide milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bjorn IronSide!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reece Foy (ranked 2958 p4p, 2980 weight class) and Ace London (ranked 364 p4p, 366 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Reece Foy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace London!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
London moves into the clinch.
Foy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foy wants to get back to striking at distance but London won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from London.
London keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foy's efforts to push away.
Foy fails to pull guard.
Foy tries for a takedown but London manages to get underhooks.
London looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Foy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foy goes for a double leg but London avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as London continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Foy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
London lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Foy wants to break free but London has control.
Foy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but London blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from London.
London lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foy is rocked!
London lands a shot to the body.
Oh Foy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foy is breathing heavily.
London lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foy backwards.
London breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
London lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Foy - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for London!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ace London!
A relieved looking Ace London thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rammaru Nokkau (ranked 2056 p4p, 5596 weight class) and Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 266 p4p, 563 weight class). Nokkau comes into the arena with When We Ride On Our Enemies blaring out of the sound system. Rammaru Nokkau has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195
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Brawler
Cardio machine |
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rammaru Nokkau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokkau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nokkau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kushnirov lands an overhand right.
A big left from Nokkau misses.
Kushnirov throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nokkau in his tracks.
Nokkau lands with a cross.
A big left from Nokkau misses.
Nokkau tries to move into range but Kushnirov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov clobbers Nokkau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kushnirov slips a jab from Nokkau.
A little jabbing left from Kushnirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nokkau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Kushnirov avoids them all with ease.
Kushnirov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nokkau scores with a takedown into Kushnirov's guard.
Kushnirov wants to stand but Nokkau is controlling the position.
Kushnirov pushes Nokkau off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Nokkau.
Jab, jab by Kushnirov - just one landing.
Kushnirov thuds his right hand into Nokkau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kushnirov lands a really nice looking cross but Nokkau seems unphased.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Kushnirov avoids them all with ease.
Nokkau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kushnirov connects with a single shot there.
Nokkau is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Kushnirov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nokkau doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Nokkau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nokkau gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kushnirov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Nokkau wakes up just in time to hear Kushnirov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilya Kushnirov!
A less than humble Ilya Kushnirov 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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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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