KOTB 22: Glória PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papas Kanamun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Loner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Kanamun
vs
Loner

199 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

185 cm
19
212 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Papas Kanamun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Loner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kanamun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanamun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loner keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kanamun has an Americana. Loner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kanamun is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kanamun hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Papas Kanamun!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Llames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vallar Morghulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vallar Morghulis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Llames
vs
Morghulis

168 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

DC Unrivaled

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Llames!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vallar Morghulis!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llames ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morghulis moves away.

Llames changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morghulis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morghulis is looking to regain half guard here but Llames keeps moving and retains side control.

Llames is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morghulis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Llames working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morghulis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Llames's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Llames pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Llames pulls his head out easily.

Llames is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morghulis sees it coming and defends easily.
Llames perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Llames knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morghulis on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Llames is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Llames is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Llames is looking for a kimura here.

Llames is working for a kimura but Morghulis is defending it quite comfortably.

Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.

Morghulis is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Llames is tapping! Great win for Morghulis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vallar Morghulis!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Costa
vs
Aurelius

182 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Aurelius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aurelius looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Aurelius down.
Costa dodges the punch combination from Aurelius.
Costa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aurelius. That did some damage!
Aurelius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Costa.
Aurelius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aurelius will feel that in the morning.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Costa tries to clinch up but Aurelius circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Costa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Costa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aurelius. That did some damage!
Aurelius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Costa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A left lands for Costa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa connects with an inside leg kick.
Costa lands with a slapping head kick.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa feints and then cracks Aurelius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aurelius down.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aurelius has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Costa.
Costa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Costa moves in looking to clinch but Aurelius pushes him off.
Aurelius lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Costa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aurelius keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Aurelius circles away.
Aurelius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aurelius throws a counter combo.
Costa wants to clinch.
Costa feints and then cracks Aurelius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aurelius down.
Costa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Costa throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costa.
Costa pushes Aurelius away with a front kick.
A good leg kick by Costa.
Costa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Aurelius is rocked!
Costa jabs at Aurelius's body.
Aurelius is still on wobbly legs! Can Costa finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
Aurelius seems to have recovered his senses.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurelius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Aurelius wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Costa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aurelius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costa scores with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Costa - that will leave a mark!
Aurelius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Costa thumps Aurelius with a low kick.

Costa sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Aurelius to the ground! Costa dives into full mount looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Costa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aurelius has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Aurelius has given up his back here. Will Costa look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Aurelius is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Costa is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Aurelius taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Costa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinicius Costa!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolae Filimon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kina has chosen Savages by Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. Mike Kina has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nicolae Filimon's chin.

Filimon
vs
Kina

194 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
289 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Machine Fight Gear

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolae Filimon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Kina!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kina wants to clinch up but Filimon keeps it at a distance.

Kina has Filimon up against the cage in a clinch.
Kina prevents Filimon from breaking the clinch.
Filimon slowing the pace effectively.

Filimon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Filimon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Filimon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kina working for a triangle but Filimon defends it easily.
Filimon wants to stand but Kina has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filimon is in close to Kina's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filimon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kina's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kina will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filimon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filimon wanted to stand there but Kina had control of the position.
Filimon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Filimon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Filimon landing some decent shots from guard.
Kina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Filimon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Filimon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kina trying to control the position from guard on top but Filimon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kina postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kina stopping the sweep attempt from Filimon.
Filimon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Filimon tries to get out of the position.
Kina working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filimon's head.
Kina cracks Filimon with a solid left hand.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Filimon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kina is one step ahead there.
Kina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Filimon keeping moving, preventing Kina from controlling successfully.
Filimon trying to strike off his back.
Filimon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Filimon wants to sweep but no luck.
Kina wants to control from the top but Filimon keeps moving.

Filimon is looking for a triangle but Kina pushes his legs off easily.
Filimon wants to sweep here but Kina controlling him for the moment.
Kina scoring with some ground and pound.
Filimon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kina works over Filimon with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Filimon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kina gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kina gets to his feet. Filimon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kina lands a big head kick that sends Filimon tumbling to the mat! Kina takes a step backwards and waves Filimon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kina tries to clinch

and Filimon counters with a nice double leg 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!
Kina is pressing down on Filimon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Filimon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kina's head.
Filimon lands a couple of elbows.
Kina has a closed guard, preventing Filimon from standing up.
Kina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Filimon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kina is one step ahead there.
Kina looking to sit in guard and control but Filimon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Kina will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kina shoots for a takedown but Filimon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Filimon tries to counter with a takedown but Kina is quick to defend against it.
Kina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kina throws a head kick but Filimon moves out of range.
Kina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kina moves to clinch but Filimon breaks away

and Filimon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kina's guard.
Filimon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filimon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kina's head.
Kina is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Filimon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kina is breathing heavily.
Filimon is working Kina over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filimon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Filimon wanted to stand there but Kina had control of the position.
Filimon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filimon preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kina is on top in guard.

Kina has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kina trying to control but Filimon is working from the bottom.
Kina with a nice head shot there.
Filimon keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Filimon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kina manages to get himself to full guard.

Kina is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nicolae Filimon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filimon lands a couple of digs.
Filimon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kina's head.

Kina is rocked!
Filimon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kina is still in real trouble! Can Filimon finish him?
Filimon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kina's guard.
Kina has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Filimon has passed into side control.
Kina seems to have recovered his senses.
Kina throws a few strikes from the bottom but Filimon takes advantage and mounts!
Filimon loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kina scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Filimon land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Filimon stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolae Filimon!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Von Thronstahl - Dressed in black uniforms. 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.

Lee
vs
John

183 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris John!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee sizes up John with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
John with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
John moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Good shot there by Lee.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of John's head.
John tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by John.
John is looking to clinch.
Lee throws a hook but John blocks it.
John is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lee scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
John on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Lee sends John crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lee is motioning to the referee to let John up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

John is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked John out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bruce Lee!
Bruce Lee looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I knew this one would be easy, and I don't respect any of my opponent at all, they just can't stand me. No one will stand in my path to glory and money! Ahaha, just kidding, no, I did really a hard work preparing to this fight, I don't underestimate anyone. Now I will go to celebrate and drink:) '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Takajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright has chosen Compton's Most Wanted - This Is Compton as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Takajiri
vs
Wright

171 cm
19
163 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Sun-Tzu

Conquer
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryo Takajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lionel Wright!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takajiri takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Ryo Takajiri has been cut.

Wright lands a big head kick that sends Takajiri tumbling to the mat! Wright takes a step backwards and waves Takajiri back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Takajiri is rocked!
Wright throws a head kick but Takajiri moves out of range.
Oh Takajiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takajiri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright drops Takajiri with a naaaaasty hook - Takajiri is in real trouble here! Wright dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lionel Wright!
In his post fight interview, Lionel Wright started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sapp comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix. Sepulveda has chosen Xibalba - Madre Mia as his entrance music. Blob Sapp has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sapp
vs
Sepulveda

195 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

159 cm
20
151 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

GREEN!160
Machine Fight Gear

Conquer
GREEN!160

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blob Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepulveda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sapp slips a jab and a cross from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws a one two combo.
Sapp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sepulveda ducks under a wild hook from Sapp.
It seemed like Sepulveda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sepulveda misses with a straight right.
Sapp seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Sapp is just out of range.
Sapp is looking to counter the offense by Sepulveda and move into the clinch.
Sepulveda swinging wildly here.
A big left from Sepulveda misses.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Sapp is just out of range.
Sapp throws a jab when Sepulveda was well out of range.
Sapp scores with a jab. Sepulveda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
and Sapp counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sepulveda! He's just covering up as Sapp starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blob Sapp!
After winning the bout, Blob Sapp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Alejandro Sepulveda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even though I lost my 2 promotional debut fights, I hope the fans see my willingness to fight whoever, whenever. Dr Jones, I'd love to continue fighting in your org, whether it be against giants or my own division. If not, thank you for the opportunity.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Grande comes to the cage accompanied by Gemini Club-Sparklers. 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.

La Grande
vs
Mitchell

186 cm
21
179 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

177 cm
27
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James La Grande!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Terrence Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
As Mitchell tries to get set, La Grande tries to push him back and clinch up but Mitchell manages to avoid the attempt.
La Grande tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
La Grande moves out of range as Mitchell throws a body kick.
La Grande lands with an overhand left.

Mitchell drives through with a takedown into La Grande's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Mitchell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on La Grande, up you get!
La Grande takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
La Grande works over Mitchell's head and body with a nice combination.

Mitchell has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Grande throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
Mitchell goes for a takedown attempt but La Grande pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Mitchell tries to keep at a distance but La Grande has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

La Grande has Mitchell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. La Grande pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mitchell tumbling to the mat - La Grande dives into Mitchell's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mitchell is looking for a triangle but La Grande pushes his legs off easily.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mitchell holds on and takes a little breather.

La Grande has gone for a leg lock! Mitchell slips out almost immediately though and dives into La Grande's guard.

La Grande has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mitchell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for La Grande.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Grande is looking for a sweep.

Mitchell stands up and beckons La Grande to his feet.

Mitchell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

La Grande looking for submissions off his back.
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!
La Grande tries to kick Mitchell off but Mitchell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mitchell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mitchell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Grande is staying active underneath Mitchell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mitchell prevents La Grande from standing back up.

La Grande is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
La Grande tries to kick Mitchell off but Mitchell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

La Grande looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mitchell passes into side control!

La Grande throws Mitchell to one side and escapes!

La Grande moves into the clinch.
La Grande tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
Mitchell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but La Grande gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James La Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Mitchell.
Mitchell takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Grande changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that both miss.
La Grande gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mitchell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell misses with the combination.

La Grande darts in and clinches Mitchell up against the cage.
La Grande is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terrence Mitchell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

La Grande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

La Grande clinches.
La Grande misses with a knee to the head.
Mitchell is trying to push La Grande away but La Grande has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
La Grande connects with a knee to the head.
La Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell looking to slow down the pace here.
La Grande scores with a knee to the head.
La Grande landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande jumps guard but Mitchell stands there with La Grande around his waist. La Grande gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
La Grande misses with a knee strike.
Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. La Grande avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Grande moves away.
La Grande misses the body punch

and Mitchell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La Grande's guard.

Mitchell stands up from La Grande's guard - Mitchell perhaps looking for a knockout.

La Grande drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
La Grande is looking for a takedown.

La Grande escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell swings for the body but La Grande moves out of range.
La Grande tries to counter with a takedown but Mitchell is quick to defend against it.
La Grande fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Grande shoots and misses

and Mitchell counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James La Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Grande throws a knee to the head but misses.
La Grande misses with a knee strike.
Mitchell stops a takedown attempt from La Grande.
James La Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
La Grande misses with a knee to the head.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
La Grande is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Mitchell drops down looking for an ankle pick but La Grande pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Mitchell misses.
La Grande doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell tries to counter with a clinch but La Grande shakes him off and moves away.
La Grande doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

La Grande has closed the distance and engaged Mitchell in a clinch.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as La Grande controls his hands.
Mitchell letting La Grande take a breather here.

La Grande ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. La Grande no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mitchell trying to control but La Grande is working from the bottom.
Mitchell landing some decent shots from guard.
Mitchell forces his way into half guard.
Mitchell tries to pass to full mount but La Grande defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell controlling the pace.
La Grande is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Grande wants to get back to his feet.
Mitchell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks La Grande with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mitchell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but La Grande is defending well.
La Grande wants to get back to full guard but Mitchell has mounted him!
Mitchell trying to control but La Grande is having none of it.
La Grande's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terrence Mitchell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

La Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Mitchell misses

and La Grande decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mitchell's guard.

Mitchell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
La Grande connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.

It looks like Terrence Mitchell has been cut.

La Grande breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Grande moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
La Grande doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Mitchell instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Grande scores with a knee to the head.
La Grande blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell takes a knee right on the jaw!
La Grande lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mitchell wants a takedown.
La Grande with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
La Grande pressing his opponent against the cage.
La Grande wants to take the fight to the mat but Mitchell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but La Grande won't allow it.
La Grande stalling.
La Grande using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two 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.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but La Grande shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as La Grande controls the action.
La Grande throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. La Grande gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James La Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Mitchell.
La Grande unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Grande displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mitchell up against the cage.
La Grande is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but La Grande has him pressed against the cage.
La Grande manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
La Grande throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but La Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.

La Grande pulls guard successfully.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving.
La Grande throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from La Grande's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

La Grande working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitchell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitchell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
La Grande can't keep his opponent in guard - Mitchell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mitchell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Grande does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

La Grande looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell works his way into full mount!
La Grande squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mitchell with a couple of short strikes.
Mitchell with the ground and pound from mount.
La Grande looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
La Grande tries to escape the position.

La Grande fending off the submission attempt from Mitchell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but James La Grande did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Terrence Mitchell's cut.
That's time! La Grande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

La Grande tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.

Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La Grande, pushing him back against the cage.
La Grande misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
La Grande throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Grande's elbow.
Mitchell tries to break free but La Grande pushes him back against the cage.
La Grande is trying to pull guard but Mitchell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by La Grande.
Mitchell looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande with a knee to the head.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
La Grande is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mitchell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
La Grande utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
La Grande using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
La Grande trying to land knees to the body.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from La Grande.
La Grande throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
La Grande throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but La Grande won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Grande tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
La Grande stalling in the clinch but Mitchell improves position.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by La Grande.
La Grande misses with a knee strike.
La Grande tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
La Grande using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
La Grande prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.

La Grande breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mitchell closes the distance and pushes La Grande back into the cage.
La Grande using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
La Grande tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Grande connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Grande lands a knee to the body.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.

Mitchell pulls guard effortlessly.
La Grande in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
La Grande throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell has La Grande pulled in close to control his posture.
La Grande stands and throws Mitchell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mitchell tries to improve position but can't.

La Grande tries for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well.

La Grande goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mitchell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for La Grande but great work by Mitchell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Grande pushes Mitchell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mitchell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
La Grande tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mitchell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
La Grande looking for a sweep but Mitchell has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Terrence Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
La Grande working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Grande is squirming around, avoiding Mitchell's attempts to control the action.
Mitchell controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James La Grande had his way with Terrence Mitchell in that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

La Grande lands a jab-cross combination.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell throws a hook but La Grande blocks it.
Terrence Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

La Grande moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
La Grande tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
La Grande lands a nice knee to the body.
Mitchell tries to break free but La Grande pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mitchell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
La Grande unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mitchell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
La Grande effectively controlling the action here.
La Grande has Mitchell pressed against the cage.
La Grande using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
La Grande scores with a knee to the head.

La Grande manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - La Grande looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but La Grande ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mitchell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

La Grande instigates a clinch.

La Grande has hold of one of Mitchell's legs. Mitchell is fighting the takedown attempt but La Grande gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Grande has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
La Grande trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
La Grande passes Mitchell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
La Grande not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to hold on to La Grande's head to control him but La Grande postures up.
La Grande missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mitchell won't allow La Grande to pass to mount.
Mitchell gets full guard.
La Grande pushes down on Mitchell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mitchell wants to control but La Grande is keeping busy.
La Grande tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep. La Grande is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Grande trying to mount his opponent but Mitchell defends it.
La Grande thows a huge punch but Mitchell dodges it nicely.
Mitchell is trying to control but can't.

La Grande is looking for a kimura but Mitchell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for La Grande to get the leverage.

La Grande is trying to work for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well.

La Grande is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mitchell defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

La Grande wants to work for an arm triangle but Mitchell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
James La Grande showed his dominance in that final round.
I think La Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... James La Grande!
James La Grande retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking James La Grande made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandu Lungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrad Mcgillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lungu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Ain't Stoppin Me. 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.

Lungu
vs
Mcgillicutty

210 cm
21
280 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

AnonymouS
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandu Lungu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conrad Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lungu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight left.
Lungu lands a leg kick that knocks Mcgillicutty off balance momentarily.
Mcgillicutty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mcgillicutty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sandu Lungu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lungu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Sandu Lungu has been cut.
Lungu takes a swing at Mcgillicutty's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lungu misses the target.
Lungu cracks Mcgillicutty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mcgillicutty.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lungu checks a leg kick.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the side of Lungu's head but Lungu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lungu looks to land a left hand but Mcgillicutty moved out of range nicely.
Lungu closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Conrad Mcgillicutty has been cut.
Lungu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lungu keeps Mcgillicutty at a distance using the push kick.
Lungu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungu's corner calls for a 1-2. Lungu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lungu is looking to chop away at Mcgillicutty's legs.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook
and Lungu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lungu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lungu duly obliges.

Mcgillicutty moves into the clinch.
Mcgillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Lungu has him pressed against the cage.
Lungu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lungu.
Lungu blocking some punches.
Lungu is working Mcgillicutty over against the cage.
Lungu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lungu lands an uppercut.
Lungu misses with a body punch.
Lungu scores with a shot to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lungu lands a shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty looks winded!
Mcgillicutty tries to work over Lungu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lungu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Lungu.
Lungu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Lungu as the two fighters clinch.
Lungu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgillicutty.
A right handed body shot lands from Lungu.
Lungu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lungu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lungu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lungu gets through Mcgillicutty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lungu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lungu has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Lungu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgillicutty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lungu gets through Mcgillicutty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lungu lands a left hand.
Lungu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lungu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcgillicutty or not.
Lungu lands a body shot.
Lungu works on Mcgillicutty's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungu pushes Mcgillicutty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lungu lands a body punch.
Lungu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcgillicutty prevents a body shot from Lungu.
Lungu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lungu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Lungu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lungu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lungu tries to work over Mcgillicutty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Lungu.
Mcgillicutty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lungu.
Lungu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Lungu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lungu.
Mcgillicutty tries a body shot but Lungu blocks it.
Lungu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
Lungu is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Lungu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lungu pushes Mcgillicutty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lungu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lungu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lungu lands a nice shot to the body.
Lungu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgillicuttys head.
Lungu lands a left hand.
Lungu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lungu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lungu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgillicutty throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lungu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lungu lands a nice uppercut.
Lungu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Lungu on the inside.
Lungu effectively controlling the action here.
Lungu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandu Lungu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lungu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcgillicutty's sensitive parts.
A big right from Mcgillicutty misses.
Lungu throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgillicutty shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sandu Lungu is winning the standup battle so far.

Lungu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mcgillicutty sprawling to the canvas! Mcgillicutty rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lungu finish him?!
Mcgillicutty slips a jab from Lungu.
Good leg kick by Lungu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lungu. Mcgillicutty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcgillicutty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lungu staying out of range there.
Lungu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgillicutty tries to land a leg kick but Lungu saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Lungu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range of the body kick.
Lungu cracks Mcgillicutty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lungu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgillicutty moves away.
Lungu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lungu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgillicutty can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcgillicutty at a distance.
Lungu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mcgillicutty checks it well.
Lungu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcgillicutty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Lungu.
Lungu fakes the leg kick and cracks Mcgillicutty in the body.
Mcgillicutty is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lungu, right into the meat.
Mcgillicutty wants to clinch but Lungu slips to the side
and Lungu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty throws a sloppy head kick and Lungu moves out of range easily.
Lungu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lungu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lungu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcgillicutty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lungu moves into the clinch.
Lungu misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lungu working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lungu.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Lungu.
Lungu cracks Mcgillicutty with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lungu.
Lungu lands with a left to the head.
Mcgillicutty misses with a punch to the body.
Lungu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mcgillicutty lands with a light punch inside.
Lungu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lungu lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcgillicutty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcgillicutty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lungu is working Mcgillicutty over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lungu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungu lands with a left to the head.
Lungu tries to work over Mcgillicutty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandu Lungu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lungu can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgillicutty controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Lungu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lungu.
Lungu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.

Mcgillicutty is rocked!
Lungu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lungu leaning against his opponent.
Lungu misses with a body punch.
Mcgillicutty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgillicutty.
Lungu pushes Mcgillicutty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty is still on wobbly legs! Can Lungu finish him?
Lungu lands a shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty seems to have recovered his senses.
Lungu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lungu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lungu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcgillicutty or not.
Lungu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgillicuttys head.
Lungu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lungu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Lungu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lungu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lungu.
Lungu misses with some punches.
Lungu tries to work over Mcgillicutty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Lungu drops Mcgillicutty onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mcgillicutty is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lungu creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Mcgillicutty out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandu Lungu!
Sandu Lungu retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Sandu Lungu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Conrad Mcgillicutty had this to say: 'A banana peel, damn. I shouldn't have eaten that before the fight. I was shitting yellow all day long before the fight! '.