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WCF WNF 49: Rua vs Shabazz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Torres (ranked 3547 p4p, 24095 weight class) and Alexios Sinaga (ranked 391 p4p, 674 weight class). Alexios Sinaga will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexios Sinaga!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Torres moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSinaga.
Torres shoots for a double leg takedown but Sinaga sprawls well. He's pushed Torres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sinaga pinned against the cage. Sinaga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sinaga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sinaga stuffs the takedown.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Sinaga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Torres to the mat! Torres manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sinaga drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torres!
Sinaga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres scores with punches from side control.
Torres trying to control the action but Sinaga is working from the bottom.
Sinaga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sinaga taking a bit of punishment here - Torres scoring with strikes.
Sinaga is trying to get back to half guard.
Sinaga is trying to work for a sweep but Torres has mounted him!
Sinaga is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Sinaga that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres controlling his opponent.
Torres lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sinaga hang on?
Torres looking to finish Sinaga with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sinaga!
Torres raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sinaga in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Torres has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sinaga is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres trying to control but Sinaga is having none of it.
Sinaga is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinaga manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Sinaga is defending the position.
Sinaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sinaga wants to get back to full guard.
Torres works his foot free and advances to mount.
Torres looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres content just to control the position here.
Torres has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Torres trying to control but Sinaga is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinaga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sinaga is looking to escape.
Torres controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinaga tries to improve his position but instead Torres has taken his back!
Sinaga is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Torres manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector Torres!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coyle (ranked 3412 p4p, 3689 weight class) and Don Kras (ranked 385 p4p, 419 weight class). Don Kras has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Coyle's chin.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Coyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Kras!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kras looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coyle wants to get back to full guard.
Kras wants to control but Coyle is keeping him busy.
Coyle gets back to full guard.
Coyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coyle is pulling down on Kras's head. It's preventing any offense from Kras, at least for the moment.
Coyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyle throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Coyle wants to get back to his feet but Kras is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coyle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coyle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kras can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kras wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Coyle manages to pass to side control.
Kras is defending against the submission attempts here by Coyle.
Coyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Kras is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Kras is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coyle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kras is refusing to be controlled, as Coyle sits in half guard.
Coyle is really struggling to control Kras but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Coyle thows a huge punch but Kras dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coyle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coyle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Coyle controlling from mount.
Kras is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Coyle looking to ground and pound but Kras is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Coyle there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kras is looking to escape.
Kras is trying to stand.
Coyle tries to control but Kras wriggling away.
Coyle controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coyle looking to control but Kras is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Coyle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Coyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Coyle trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coyle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coyle throwing shots but Kras is blocking nicely.
Coyle trying to control the action but Kras is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coyle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kras dives in and grabs Coyle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coyle pushes down on Kras's head and hops out.
Coyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Coyle wants to control from the top but Kras keeps moving.
Coyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kras can do to turn this around?
Coyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coyle stands up over Kras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coyle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chris Coyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kras utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kras takes one to the chin there.
Coyle moves into range and clinches up with Kras.
Kras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coyle jumps guard and drags Kras to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kras wants to control from the top but Coyle keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kras keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coyle's head.
Coyle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coyle has control of Kras's left arm, preventing Kras from doing any damage.
Kras preventing the sweep.
Kras throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coyle keeping moving, preventing Kras from controlling successfully.
Coyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kras in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kras with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coyle controls Kras momentarily but Kras frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kras's guard.
Coyle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Coyle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kras fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coyle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kras uses from the top position.
Coyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coyle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kras working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Coyle keeping moving, preventing Kras from controlling successfully.
Coyle is adopting a defensive guard.
Coyle looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kras trying to control the position from guard on top but Coyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kras tries for a takedown but Coyle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coyle shoots in and bounces Kras off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kras is looking to stand back up but Coyle counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kras.
Coyle not doing much here.
Don Kras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyle wants to take a breather but Kras is having none of it.
Coyle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coyle wants to pass the guard but Kras is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kras is refusing to be controlled, as Coyle sits in half guard.
Coyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coyle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Coyle moves into full mount! Kras won't be happy about that!
Coyle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kras is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyle punching from mount but Kras doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The referee warns Kras that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Coyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kras is looking to escape.
Kras blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kras is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chris Coyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coyle controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coyle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coyle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Ciro (ranked 3876 p4p, 2531 weight class) and Edson Silva (ranked 487 p4p, 329 weight class). Jay Ciro looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Ciro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ciro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ciro on his heels. He'll look to pass Ciro's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva passes Ciro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ciro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to control. Ciro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working for a kimura but Ciro is defending it quite comfortably.
Ciro is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ciro defend it? Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Ciro is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edson Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Edson Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Fitzgerald (ranked 1636 p4p, 3354 weight class) and Chandler Nelson (ranked 204 p4p, 375 weight class). Fitzgerald comes into the arena with It's Bedtime by Ninja Sex Party blaring out of the sound system. Greg Fitzgerald 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chandler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson wants to stall.
Fitzgerald is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald scores with a shoulder strike.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Fitzgerald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson working Fitzgerald over with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Fitzgerald has knocked Nelson down with a huge combo! Fitzgerald steps away and waves a wobbly Nelson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Nelson is rocked!
 It looks like Chandler Nelson has been cut.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Nelson takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp right that sends Nelson to the canvas! Fitzgerald follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Fitzgerald!
As Greg Fitzgerald got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Birmingham is back! I didn't think he was gonna stand & bang with me much. Not many people want to. I knew his plan was to get me to the mat. That's my fookin' weakness, damn ankle biters twist'n & turn'n down there. I didn't want one my giant legs snapped off so I waited on it... Knockout. Bedtime.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Lévesque (ranked 1878 p4p, 3526 weight class) and Wulfgang Bleak (ranked 233 p4p, 388 weight class). Bleak has chosen Du Hast - Rammstein as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Wulfgang Bleak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lucky Lévesque 's chin.
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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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucky Lévesque !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wulfgang Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak pushes Lévesque up against the cage in a clinch.
Bleak wants to take the fight to the mat but Lévesque manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bleak tries for a takedown but Lévesque manages to get underhooks.
Bleak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lucky Lévesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wulfgang Bleak.
Bleak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bleak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lévesque wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Lévesque is looking for a sweep.
Lévesque manages to get back to half guard.
Bleak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bleak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lévesque trying to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bleak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lévesque keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lévesque is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lévesque tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.
Lévesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bleak prevents Lévesque from improving his position.
Bleak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lévesque tries to get to full guard but Bleak has control of the leg.
Lévesque actively working from the bottom here.
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lévesque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lévesque wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lévesque slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bleak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lévesque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bleak has managed to get both his arms back between Lévesque 's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lévesque wants to sweep here but Bleak controlling him for the moment.
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to Lévesque 's brow.
Lévesque is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bleak gets back to full guard.
Lévesque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lévesque is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lévesque doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lévesque manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lévesque seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lévesque stopping the sweep attempt from Bleak.
Bleak looking for subs off his back but Lévesque has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lévesque is trying to control. Bleak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Lévesque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lévesque wants to control but Bleak is keeping him busy.
Lévesque looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bleak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lévesque thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lévesque wants to work for an arm triangle but Bleak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lévesque works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bleak is working to get back to half guard.
Bleak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lévesque looking to control but Bleak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bleak is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak regains half guard.
Lévesque working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lévesque is keen to just control but Bleak is a slippery customer.
Bleak tries to roll over but Lévesque keeps him under control.
Lévesque looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bleak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lévesque scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lévesque passes to full mount!
Lévesque putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Lévesque lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bleak is looking to improve his position but Lévesque isn't that keen on the idea.
Bleak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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 Lucky Lévesque will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lévesque looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bleak is fending him off so far but Lévesque persists. Nope, Bleak circles away and we're back to standing.
Bleak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bleak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lévesque takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lévesque circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lévesque fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bleak avoids it really well and circles away.
Bleak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lévesque moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bleak gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lévesque is pressing down on Bleak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bleak connects with a couple of short punches.
Bleak advances to half guard.
Bleak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lévesque has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but Lévesque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Bleak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lévesque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lévesque .
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Lévesque blocks nicely.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lévesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bleak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lévesque is trying to control the position but Bleak postures up.
Lévesque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bleak defends it easily.
Bleak lands a couple of digs.
Lévesque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lévesque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound.
Bleak scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak distracts Lévesque with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bleak landing some decent shots from guard.
Lévesque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bleak cracks Lévesque with a solid left hand.
Bleak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lévesque has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bleak lands a couple of elbows.
 Lévesque is rocked!
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Lévesque is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bleak postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lévesque covers up, he's hurt! Bleak keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bleak and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bleak can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulfgang Bleak!
Wulfgang Bleak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 2771 p4p, 1695 weight class) and Jonathan Boaler (ranked 352 p4p, 231 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonathan Boaler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boaler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Boaler throws a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gunnarsson lands with a straight right. Boaler didn't see that one coming.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Boaler moves out of range easily.
Boaler lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been told by Gunnarsson's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boaler misses with a body shot.
Jab by Boaler.
A big right from Boaler misses.
Gunnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Boaler misses with a few strikes there.
Boaler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boaler misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaler throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boaler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boaler slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler blocks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boaler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Boaler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunnarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boaler.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Boaler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson gets through Boaler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Boaler blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson misses with the head strike.
Boaler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Boaler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boaler trying to stall but Gunnarsson improves his position.
Boaler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boaler misses with a punch on the inside.
Boaler blocking some punches.
Boaler stalling in the clinch but Gunnarsson improves position.
Gunnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boaler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boaler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gunnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Come on Boaler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gunnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boaler gets through Gunnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Boaler blocks the leg kick.
Boaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaler misses with a shot to the body
so Gunnarsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gunnarsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gunnarsson takes a little break here. Boaler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boaler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gunnarsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gunnarsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boaler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gunnarsson lands strikes from half guard.
Boaler wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Boaler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson prevents Boaler from improving his position.
Boaler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gunnarsson pushing down on Boaler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gunnarsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boaler is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Boaler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gunnarsson in particular looking to stall.
Boaler gets full guard.
Gunnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boaler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Boaler's legs - danger averted.
Boaler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunnarsson defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boaler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson lands the left hand.
Boaler misses with a hook.
Gunnarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Gunnarsson connects with a right hand. Boaler shakes it off.
Boaler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Boaler is quick to defend against it.
Magnus Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boaler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gunnarsson smiles and moves away.
Boaler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boaler slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Boaler ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Boaler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Boaler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Boaler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boaler doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by Boaler.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunnarsson but Gunnarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boaler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunnarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boaler at a distance.
Boaler scores with a decent looking hook.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaler throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson lands a two punch combo.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boaler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boaler throws a right and a left that Gunnarsson avoids nicely.
Gunnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boaler can do to turn this around?
Boaler lands a really nice looking cross but Gunnarsson seems unphased.
Gunnarsson looks to land a left hand but Boaler moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boaler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Boaler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
Boaler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaler throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boaler looks for a takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls well.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Boaler.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
Boaler fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Boaler was well out of range.
Boaler connects with a body shot that sends Gunnarsson's belly button to the back.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab. Boaler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Gunnarsson.
No joy there for Boaler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boaler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab.
Gunnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gunnarsson's hands.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice head shot.
Boaler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Boaler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boaler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boaler throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson takes one on the button.
Boaler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boaler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Boaler needs to keep his hands up - Gunnarsson had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boaler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boaler is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boaler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boaler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boaler.
Gunnarsson won't allow Boaler to sweep him here.
Gunnarsson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Boaler has locked up a guillotine! Boaler's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gunnarsson is holding on here and Boaler must be using up a lot of energy. Gunnarsson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Boaler gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathan Boaler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jonathan Boaler made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Scotty (ranked 2003 p4p, 2103 weight class) and Pate Hunt (ranked 298 p4p, 306 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Scotty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pate Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scotty misses the shot to the body.
Scotty swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Scotty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Scotty.
Scotty moves into the clinch.
Scotty lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Scotty fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunt wants to take the fight to the mat but Scotty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scotty pulls his leg out and moves away.
Travis Scotty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Hunt.
Scotty cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt is rocked!
Travis Scotty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotty pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Scotty finish him?
Scotty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scotty throws a big uppercut that drops Hunt! More strikes from Scotty and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hunt lies dazed against the cage as Scotty celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Scotty!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Travis Scotty waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Archer (ranked 1523 p4p, 1377 weight class) and Wesley Clark (ranked 234 p4p, 215 weight class). Archer comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang Clan - Method Man. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesley Clark!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark scores with a jab. Archer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clark lands a big right hand that sends Archer crashing to the mat! Clark stays standing though and waves Archer back to his feet!
Archer is rocked!
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Clark unleashes a big counter combination but Archer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clark.
It looks like Wesley Clark has been cut.
We've been told by Archer's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clark at a distance.
Archer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clark misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark is countered with a crisp right hand from Archer that sends him to the canvas! Archer follows him to the mat into side control.
Clark is rocked!
Clark tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Clark is still in real trouble! Can Archer finish him?
Clark trying to get back to his feet but Archer is in full control for now.
Archer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark is trying to get back to his feet but Archer has full control of the position and if anything, Clark has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark looking very determined here, making life difficult for Archer.
Clark trying to get back to his feet but Archer is in full control for now.
That's two 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.
Archer gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer walks into a stiff left hand from Clark.
Clark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clark looks to land a combination but Archer avoids it well.
Clark jabs Archer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clark digs a good hook to Archer's body.
Clark misses with a body shot
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Wesley Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Archer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Archer gets in close and tags Clark with a short punch that almost sends Clark to the mat! Oh Clark is in big trouble! He turns his back on Archer, trying to create some distance but Archer rushes him, striking wildly and Clark goes down! The referee tackles Archer into the cage to end the fight! Archer is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Archer!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Wallace (ranked 521 p4p, 2133 weight class) and Sergei MiG (ranked 74 p4p, 247 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by Hound Dog. MiG has chosen Zombie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sergei MiG enters the cage!
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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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei MiG!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses with a hook
and MiG counters by moving into the clinch.
Wallace is leaning against MiG and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MiG backwards.
MiG blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Wallace.
A short right from Wallace.
MiG stalling in the clinch but Wallace improves position.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Wallace dips a shoulder and cracks MiG with a mighty uppercut! MiG falls back against the cage and Wallace unloads with a barrage of strikes! MiG is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wallace screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace!
Bubba Wallace made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
Sergei MiG spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry fans, congrats to Bubba. I worked really hard to bring home the win, but i'll be back stronger and better, and hopefully me and Bubba can run it back for 5 rounds.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Rua (ranked 692 p4p, 1454 weight class) and Malik El Shabazz (ranked 112 p4p, 222 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Champion. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sasha Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malik El Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua works the jab nicely.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz misses the body punch
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua tries to counter by clinching up but El Shabazz breaks away and moves out of range.
El Shabazz darts in trying to clinch
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua misses with a hook.
El Shabazz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
Rua appears to be looking for a big counter.
El Shabazz moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from El Shabazz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. El Shabazz obliges.
Rua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rua - that landed with a thud.
Rua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Rua lands a right hand.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
Rua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rua lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Rua.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Rua misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Rua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
El Shabazz looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rua.
Rua working aggressively here.
El Shabazz blocks an uppercut.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
Rua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Rua fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rua.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua misses with a body punch.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rua misses with a body punch.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Rua.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rua.
Rua gets through El Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
Rua lands with a short shot to the head.
Rua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua misses with the head strike.
Rua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a shot to the body.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rua's face.
Rua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rua.
Rua lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rua.
Rua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Shabazz or not.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Rua dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rua lands a nice hook to El Shabazz's body. El Shabazz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Rua misses.
El Shabazz lands a head kick. Rua smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rua throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice cross by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tries to clinch
and Rua counters with a left to the body.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Rua lands with a good body shot.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that misses
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by El Shabazz.
Rua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
Rua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rua tries a body shot but El Shabazz blocks it.
Rua tries a body shot but El Shabazz blocks it.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rua fails to land.
Rua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Shabazz can do to turn this around?
Rua lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rua.
Rua lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Rua.
Rua lands a shot to the body.
Rua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rua.
Rua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of El Shabazzs head.
Rua lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Rua is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
Rua lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rua pushes El Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rua.
Still in the clinch, Rua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rua lands with a short shot to the head.
El Shabazz is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Rua scores with a nice short uppercut.
El Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
Rua lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua works on El Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Rua.
Rua gets through El Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rua lands a right hand.
Rua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Shabazz or not.
Rua dips a shoulder and cracks El Shabazz with a mighty uppercut! El Shabazz falls back against the cage and Rua unloads with a barrage of strikes! El Shabazz is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rua screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Rua!
A relieved looking Sasha Rua 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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