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WVT 31: Ihantala v Honda PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Panayotov (ranked 3085 p4p, 2842 weight class) and Dylan Elkins (ranked 412 p4p, 335 weight class). Panayotov comes to the cage accompanied by Mad World - Gary Jules / Tears For Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson). Dylan Elkins 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolay Panayotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkins misses the body punch
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Elkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panayotov doesn't seem bothered though.
Panayotov throws a hook to the side of Elkins's head but Elkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panayotov with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Panayotov is just out of range.
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
and Elkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Panayotov slips a jab and a cross from Elkins.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Elkins avoids the body shot from Panayotov.
Elkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panayotov at a distance.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panayotov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panayotov there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Panayotov slips under a jab.
Elkins swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
Elkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panayotov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elkins tries to avoid it but Panayotov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elkins to the ground. Elkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins misses with a wild combination.
Elkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panayotov moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
The fighters circling - Elkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Elkins misses with a looping right.
Elkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Elkins lands a right hook to the body.
Elkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panayotov rather than just go for the knockout.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panayotov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Elkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elkins scores with a jab to the body.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Panayotov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panayotov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panayotov throws a big shot that misses.
Elkins misses the shot to the body.
Elkins takes one to the chin there.
Elkins throws a lazy right hand but Panayotov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov takes a swing at Elkins's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Elkins misses its intended target.
Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkins moves away.
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panayotov avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Elkins lands a slapping body shot.
Panayotov slips a jab from Elkins.
Panayotov slips a jab from Elkins.
A counter left hand to the body from Panayotov misses its target.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Panayotov misses.
Panayotov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panayotov looks to land a left hand but Elkins moved out of range nicely.
Panayotov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Elkins. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot by Elkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
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!
Elkins lands a really nice looking cross but Panayotov seems unphased.
Elkins catches Panayotov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 Panayotov is rocked!
Elkins throws an overhand right that drops Panayotov like a sack of potatoes! Elkins dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Elkins!
Dylan Elkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 2140 p4p, 2814 weight class) and Jackson Boone (ranked 66 p4p, 381 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Boone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Boone.
 It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Cubbedge looks to land a left hand but Boone moved out of range nicely.
Boone motions for Cubbedge to come forward. Boone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cubbedge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy body kick from Boone
and Cubbedge counters with a nice body shot.
Boone misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Boone throws a lazy right hand but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boone misses with a left hand
and Cubbedge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cubbedge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cubbedge lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubbedge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boone in his tracks.
Boone throws an off balance right hand
and Cubbedge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boone lands a leg kick that knocks Cubbedge off balance momentarily.
Cubbedge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone throws out a loose jab but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boone punishes Cubbedge 's body with a nice straight punch.
Cubbedge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boone.
Boone throws a chopping leg kick but Cubbedge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cubbedge throwing a counter right hand but Boone manages to avoid it.
Boone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge .
The crowd cheers as Boone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cubbedge doesn't seem phased though.
Cubbedge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cubbedge throws a lazy uppercut
and Boone counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Cubbedge badly! Boone follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Cubbedge out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Boone finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Boone!
Jackson Boone made sure to mention his sponsor, Kato in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 2480 p4p, 1812 weight class) and Humphrey Wellington (ranked 76 p4p, 54 weight class). Zexi comes to the cage accompanied by BRADIO-Flyers. Dai Zexi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Humphrey Wellington's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humphrey Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Zexi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wellington doesn't seem phased though.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Wellington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wellington is looking to slow Zexi down with leg kicks.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wellington.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Wellington's shoulder, as Wellington tries to avoid the shot.
Wellington connects with an inside leg kick.
Zexi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wellington throws a head kick but Zexi moves out of range.
Wellington throws a nice head kick!
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Wellington's head but Wellington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wellington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wellington moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Wellington wants to land a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Wellington.
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!
Zexi scores with a jab.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellington.
Wellington tries a quick counter leg kick but Zexi is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wellington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wellington looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wellington misses with a kick to the body.
Wellington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zexi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wellington scrambles back to his feet.
Wellington ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wellington moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi digs a good body shot into Wellington's ribs.
Wellington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Zexi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zexi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wellington delivers a nice body kick.
Zexi misses with a leg kick
and Wellington counters with a thumping low kick.
Wellington slips under a jab from Zexi.
Wellington thinks about the counter body kick.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wellington counters with a leg kick.
Zexi avoids a kick to the body.
Zexi wants to slow Wellington down by chopping away at his legs.
Wellington misses with a kick to the body.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Wellington misses with a kick to the body.
Zexi thows a leg kick but Wellington checks it
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Zexi is breathing heavily.
Wellington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Wellington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Wellington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wellington lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zexi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zexi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wellington throws a front kick that sends Zexi stumbling back into the cage.
Wellington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zexi rather than just go for the knockout.
Wellington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zexi throws an off balance right hand
and Wellington finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Wellington misses.
Zexi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wellington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wellington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zexi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Wellington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zexi really felt that one!
Zexi misses with a body shot
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Zexi is predictable there
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Wellington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zexi's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellington is looking to slow Zexi down with leg kicks.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab lands there for Zexi.
Wellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellington.
Wellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wellington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zexi's knee momentarily.
Wellington looks for the body kick but Zexi saw that one coming.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wellington counters with a good, hard body kick but Zexi shrugs it off.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Wellington saw that one coming.
Wellington checks a leg kick.
Wellington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Wellington saw that one coming.
Zexi blocks the body kick.
Zexi throws the left hand but Wellington avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Wellington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wellington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zexi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wellington ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Wellington is looking to land body kicks.
Wellington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Wellington keeps Zexi at a distance using the push kick.
Wellington lands a head kick. Zexi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zexi misses with a hook. Wellington ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wellington.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wellington.
Wellington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington lands a leg kick that knocks Zexi off balance momentarily.
Wellington takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Wellington counters with a good, hard body kick but Zexi shrugs it off.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Wellington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zexi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wellington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wellington misses the shot to the body.
Zexi tried to counter with a leg kick but Wellington avoided it.
Zexi throws a jab when Wellington was well out of range.
Wellington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellington.
Wellington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Wellington moved out of range nicely.
Wellington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zexi throws the left hand but Wellington avoids the punch easily.
Wellington lands with a good body shot.
Wellington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wellington connects with a solid leg kick.
Zexi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellington fakes the leg kick and cracks Zexi in the body.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Wellington misses.
Zexi misses with a low kick as Wellington jumps back.
Wellington throws a solid leg kick but Zexi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wellington.
Zexi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wellington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wellington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wellington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Wellington staying out of range there.
Zexi tries a low kick but Wellington avoids it.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Zexi misses with a low kick.
Zexi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zexi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wellington counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wellington - that will leave a mark!
Wellington dodges the punch combination from Zexi.
Zexi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wellington's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zexi throws a hook but Wellington avoids it easily.
Zexi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Wellington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Wellington counters with a right hand to the body.
Wellington scores with a leg kick.
Wellington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Wellington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wellington throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Wellington counters with a low kick, right behind Zexi 's knee.
Wellington lands a body shot.
Zexi throws a hook but Wellington blocks it.
Wellington slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
And Wellington responds with a good body kick, but Zexi manages to step out the way in time.
Zexi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zexi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zexi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zexi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Wellington scores with a head kick. Zexi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zexi.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Wellington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wellington feints and then cracks Zexi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zexi down.
Wellington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wellington lands with a nice body kick.
Wellington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Wellington blocks the leg kick.
Zexi throws an off balance right hand
and Wellington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zexi misses with a body punch
and Wellington counters with a good low kick that Zexi was not able to check.
Wellington slips a jab from Zexi.
Wellington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellington throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Zexi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wellington lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zexi takes a step back to recover.
Wellington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zexi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Wellington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wellington scores with a spinning back kick!
Wellington thumps Zexi with a low kick.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Wellington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wellington.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Wellington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zexi with a body shot.
Wellington scores with a hook.
Wellington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
Wellington throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Zexi moves out of range of the body kick from Wellington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi throws a solid leg kick but Wellington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zexi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wellington. That's going to slow Zexi down.
Zexi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick from Wellington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wellington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zexi backing away here, and Wellington unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wellington staying out of range there.
Zexi moves out of range as Wellington throws a body kick.
Wellington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wellington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Wellington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zexi checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wellington - that will leave a mark!
Wellington lands a nice looking body shot.
Humphrey Wellington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wellington scores with a shot to the body.
Wellington pushes Zexi away with a front kick.
Wellington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wellington lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wellington.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wellington slips a jab from Zexi.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wellington.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Wellington counters with an inside leg kick.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wellington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wellington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wellington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zexi. That did some damage!
Zexi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wellington.
Wellington scores with a head kick. Zexi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Wellington responds with a good body kick, but Zexi manages to step out the way in time.
Wellington lands with a nice body kick.
Wellington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zexi.
Wellington works Zexi's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Wellington tenderised Zexi's leg. Zexi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wellington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Wellington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wellington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humphrey Wellington!
Humphrey Wellington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Wiener (ranked 2915 p4p, 3176 weight class) and Francisco Babyara (ranked 96 p4p, 130 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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195
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29 - 32 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiener slips a jab and a cross from Babyara.
Babyara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Babyara misses with an uppercut
and Wiener counters with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wiener.
Wiener throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Francisco Babyara has been cut.
Babyara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Babyara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babyara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wiener makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wiener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Babyara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Babyara throws a sloppy body shot
and Wiener counters with a nice body kick.
Babyara looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiener scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babyara.
Babyara wants to counter the offense by Wiener and move into the clinch position.
Babyara blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Wiener throws the kick towards the body but Babyara avoids it.
Babyara misses the body punch
and Wiener counters with a series of strikes. Babyara will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Babyara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Babyara lands.
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Babyara.
Wiener connects with a leg kick.
Wiener misses with a jab to the body
and Babyara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babyara stops Wiener from getting back to his feet.
Babyara decides to stand up.
Wiener steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babyara.
Babyara lands a jab to Wiener's midsection.
Crunch! Wiener slams his shin into Babyara's torso.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and Babyara moves out of range easily.
Babyara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wiener explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wiener misses with a head kick.
Babyara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Babyara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiener uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babyara.
Wiener lands with a nice body kick.
Wiener scores with a nice body kick.
Wiener is looking to land body kicks.
Wiener scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babyara, as that shot connected.
Babyara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Babyara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiener slips a jab and a cross from Babyara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Babyara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wiener - the referee stops the clock and Babyara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wiener. Babyara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Babyara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wiener scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Wiener lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wiener looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wiener. Babyara shrugs it off though.
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babyara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wiener lands a big head kick that sends Babyara tumbling to the mat! Wiener takes a step backwards and waves Babyara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Babyara is rocked!
Wiener feints a jab and as Babyara dips his head, Wiener unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Babyara right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Babyara falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Wiener smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walter Wiener!
After winning the bout, Walter Wiener thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 1843 p4p, 2278 weight class) and Otso Toivonen (ranked 254 p4p, 305 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ronaldo Gomes has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ronaldo Gomes seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronaldo Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Otso Toivonen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Toivonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomes feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Toivonen misses.
Gomes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomes misses the target.
Gomes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Toivonen sprawls well initially but Gomes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toivonen defends it well.
Gomes is keen to just control but Toivonen is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gomes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Toivonen is retaining full guard.
Toivonen has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Toivonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toivonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Toivonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toivonen throws a right hand that misses
and Gomes counters with a single leg into guard. Toivonen didn't expect that.
Toivonen pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
Toivonen is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Toivonen is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Toivonen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gomes, into his guard.
Gomes has an active guard here but Toivonen has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toivonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Gomes slips a straight right by Toivonen.
Gomes is looking to counter punch.
Toivonen misses with a hook
and Gomes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toivonen holds on and takes a little breather.
Toivonen being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toivonen for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Toivonen keeps moving.
Toivonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toivonen is still trying to improve position.
Gomes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Toivonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ronaldo Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toivonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Toivonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toivonen not doing much here.
Toivonen is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes wants to control but Toivonen is keeping busy.
Toivonen slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otso Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen cracks Gomes with an open hand slap.
Gomes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toivonen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toivonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toivonen wants to slow Gomes down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen throws out a leg kick but Gomes moves out of range and Toivonen only half commits.
Toivonen defending well as Gomes loads up on a big left hand.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
Gomes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toivonen sprawls and moves away.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Gomes moves out of range easily.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Toivonen misses.
A leg kick checked by Gomes.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toivonen swings for the body but Gomes moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Toivonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gomes slips a jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut
and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control.
Gomes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Toivonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toivonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes stays in close to Toivonen's body and controls the position.
Toivonen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toivonen is keeping the position for now.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gomes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen is trying to control Gomes's posture but Gomes avoids it.
Gomes trying to control the action but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
Gomes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toivonen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gomes but great work by Toivonen.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen controlling from side mount.
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Gomes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toivonen prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Toivonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toivonen stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Gomes!
Our winner, Ronaldo Gomes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Watch Out Ronaldo (ranked 1210 p4p, 1663 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 178 p4p, 229 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Klaus Chugman enters the cage!
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137
30 - 13 - 2 |
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40
130
34 - 31 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Watch Out Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ronaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it.
Chugman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ronaldo defends it well.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
Chugman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chugman moves away.
Ronaldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Chugman drives through and clinches with Ronaldo against the cage.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo misses with an elbow strike.
Chugman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ronaldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ronaldo throws a jab when Chugman was well out of range.
Chugman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chugman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chugman misses with a straight right.
Ronaldo rushes Chugman and presses him up against the cage.
Ronaldo lands a nice elbow.
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!
Chugman has hold of one of Ronaldo's legs. Ronaldo is fighting the takedown attempt but Chugman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronaldo pulls Chugman in to control the position.
Chugman won't allow Ronaldo to sweep him here.
Chugman connects with a couple of short punches.
Chugman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chugman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chugman chips away with some ground and pound.
Ronaldo trying to keep a closed guard but Chugman is proving a slippery customer.
Ronaldo wants to control but Chugman passes easily into half guard.
Chugman thows a huge punch but Ronaldo dodges it nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chugman working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ronaldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ronaldo is looking to control Chugman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ronaldo avoid being mounted?
Chugman controlling the pace.
Ronaldo wants to improve his position but Chugman is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is defending against the submission attempts here by Chugman.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to full guard.
Chugman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ronaldo defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo tries to roll over but Chugman keeps him under control.
Ronaldo is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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.
Chugman thows a huge punch but Ronaldo dodges it nicely.
Ronaldo wants to control the action here but instead Chugman manages to pass to full mount!
Ronaldo is looking to improve his position but Chugman isn't that keen on the idea.
Chugman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ronaldo is now in Chugman's guard. A big mistake from Chugman there, giving up the dominant position!
Chugman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ronaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Ronaldo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chugman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ronaldo has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronaldo is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.
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 Watch Out Ronaldo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ronaldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ronaldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control.
Chugman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ronaldo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep.
Chugman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ronaldo looking for a sweep but Chugman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is landing with some decent strikes but Ronaldo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chugman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Chugman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo wants to control but Chugman is having none of it.
Ronaldo working to try and regain half guard.
Ronaldo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ronaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard.
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ronaldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ronaldo has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chugman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ronaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Ronaldo stands and throws Chugman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chugman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chugman is staying active underneath Ronaldo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chugman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ronaldo is working away from the top position though.
Ronaldo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Chugman is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Watch Out Ronaldo!
A victorious Watch Out Ronaldo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Ferguson (ranked 878 p4p, 1078 weight class) and Tauski Mountain (ranked 40 p4p, 47 weight class). Khabib Ferguson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khabib Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauski Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain throws a leg kick
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Mountain tries to land a leg kick but Ferguson saw it coming and moves away.
Mountain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferguson momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mountain counters with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mountain circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain tries to move into range but Ferguson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Ferguson. Those never looked like landing.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mountain! Ferguson lets Mountain back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Mountain slips the punch.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Mountain out cold! Mountain is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khabib Ferguson!
In his post fight interview, Khabib Ferguson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rohith Sharma (ranked 654 p4p, 758 weight class) and Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 19 p4p, 108 weight class). Hanayama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hanayama vs Katsumi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kaoru Hanayama acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rohith Sharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaoru Hanayama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
An inside leg kick from Sharma misses.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma slips a jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Sharma catches Hanayama right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Hanayama scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanayama misses with a hook
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hanayama throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma slips under a jab from Hanayama.
Sharma is looking to counter punch.
Sharma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanayama counters with a two punch combo.
Hanayama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sharma counters with a left to the body.
Hanayama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharma counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Sharma misses
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Hanayama throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharma throwing a counter right hand but Hanayama manages to avoid it.
Hanayama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanayama moves away.
Hanayama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sharma misses with a hook.
Hanayama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Hanayama misses with a wild combination.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanayama.
Hanayama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sharma lands a body shot.
Sharma is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hanayama slips a jab from Sharma.
Hanayama connects with a right hand. Sharma shakes it off.
Hanayama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharma on the side of the head.
Hanayama lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanayama blocks a jab.
Hanayama misses with a body shot
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanayama is rocked!
Hanayama is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Sharma doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hanayama crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hanayama's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
After the big win, Rohith Sharma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 610 p4p, 403 weight class) and Ife Edwards (ranked 16 p4p, 12 weight class). Edwards has chosen Damian Marley - Road to Zion as his entrance music. Ife Edwards 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Rees Mogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ife Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rees Mogg throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rees Mogg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards unleashes a big counter combination but Rees Mogg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rees Mogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rees Mogg throws out the jab.
Edwards replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rees Mogg blocks it well.
Rees Mogg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Rees Mogg misses the target.
Edwards tries a quick counter leg kick but Rees Mogg is wise to it.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rees Mogg throws out the jab.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rees Mogg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rees Mogg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rees Mogg swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rees Mogg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Rees Mogg wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rees Mogg misses with a left hand
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards defending well as Rees Mogg loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rees Mogg throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Rees Mogg throws a lazy uppercut
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot.
Edwards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edwards moves out of range as Rees Mogg strikes.
Edwards cracks Rees Mogg with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rees Mogg looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Edwards finish him?
Rees Mogg is rocked!
Rees Mogg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Edwards's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rees Mogg.
Oh Rees Mogg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rees Mogg right on the button. Rees Mogg goes down! Edwards follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Edwards gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
After the big win, Ife Edwards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Jacob Rees Mogg had this to say: 'Humpty Dumpty would approve.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tali Ihantala (ranked 62 p4p, 393 weight class) and Edmond Honda (ranked 2 p4p, 15 weight class). Honda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: E. Honda Stage Theme Extended. Edmond Honda has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tali Ihantala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Honda!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Ihantala misses the target.
Ihantala throws a lazy right hand but Honda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Honda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ihantala tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Honda. That snapped Ihantala's head back.
Honda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ihantala's waist but Ihantala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Honda off to one side.
Good work by Ihantala as he checks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Honda.
Honda throws a chopping leg kick but Ihantala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Honda delivers a nice body kick.
Ihantala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Honda lands with a straight right. Ihantala didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Honda.
Honda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Honda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ihantala's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ihantala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ihantala connects with a solid leg kick.
Honda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ihantala pinned against the cage. Ihantala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tali Ihantala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Honda.
Ihantala checks a leg kick.
Ihantala scores with a hook to the body. Honda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ihantala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Honda throws a head kick but Ihantala moves out of range.
As Honda tries to get set, Ihantala tries to push him back and clinch up but Honda manages to avoid the attempt.
Honda misses with a series of wild punches.
Ihantala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Ihantala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Honda scores with a hook.
Ihantala throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Honda throws a lazy uppercut
and Honda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ihantala throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That has opened up Edmond Honda's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda throws a lazy head kick
and Ihantala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda throws a series of punches but Ihantala avoids them all with ease.
Honda fails to land the takedown.
Ihantala lands with a slapping head kick.
Honda shoots and misses
and Ihantala counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Edmond Honda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ihantala lands a big right hand that sends Honda crashing to the mat! Ihantala stays standing though and waves Honda back to his feet!
Honda throws a jab when Ihantala was well out of range.
Ihantala throws a quick counter head kick but Honda was just out of range.
Ihantala throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Honda misses.
Honda misses with a head kick.
Honda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ihantala seems keen to control Honda's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ihantala parries the strikes from Honda easily there. Honda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ihantala to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Ihantala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ihantala is trying to get back to half guard.
Honda trying to control the position but Ihantala is working away.
Ihantala manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Honda is looking for a sweep. Ihantala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ihantala moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Honda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tali Ihantala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Honda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Honda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ihantala defending well though.
Ihantala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Honda.
Ihantala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda.
Honda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ihantala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Honda.
Ihantala has his hands clasped together around Honda's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda slips a nice elbow through Ihantala's hands, connecting with Ihantala's forehead.
Ihantala wants to improve his position but Honda is controlling well.
Ihantala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Honda.
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ihantala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ihantala is pulling down on Honda's head. It's preventing any offense from Honda, at least for the moment.
Ihantala's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ihantala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda tries to free his leg and advance position but Ihantala is retaining full guard.
Honda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Honda tries to free his leg and advance position but Ihantala is retaining full guard.
Ihantala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Ihantala controls Honda momentarily but Honda frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tali Ihantala is winning the standup battle so far.
Honda throws a sloppy head kick
and Ihantala counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala blocks the body kick.
Ihantala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Honda lands a leg kick that knocks Ihantala off balance momentarily.
Tali Ihantala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ihantala defends well and Honda ends up having to push Ihantala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Honda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ihantala.
Honda takes a swing at Ihantala's ribcage but misses.
Honda misses with a right hand
and Honda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ihantala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to the body from Honda misses
and Ihantala moves into the clinch.
Ihantala is leaning against Honda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ihantala lands with a right to the head.
Edmond Honda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ihantala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda's elbow.
Honda can't break the clinch.
Honda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ihantala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ihantala is pressed up against the cage. Honda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ihantala down to the mat. Ihantala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Honda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Edmond Honda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tali Ihantala!
A victorious Tali Ihantala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Edmond Honda stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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