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KFC 4: Bush vs Aldo 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikylechester Warchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikylechester Warchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Martin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good leg kick by Martin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martin, right into the meat.
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Warchester shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Warchester takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warchester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Frank Martin has been cut.
Warchester instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Warchester is controlling him.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warchester backwards.
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warchester takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slow jab from Warchester misses its intended target.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin scores with a leg kick.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warchester.
A good leg kick by Martin.
Warchester throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martin.
Warchester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Warchester clinches up against the cage.
Martin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martin blocks a body shot from Warchester.
Warchester tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Warchester back against the cage.
Martin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Warchester misses with some punches.
Martin lands with a light punch inside.
Martin lands a shot to the body.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Warchester.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martin.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two 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!
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin thumps Warchester with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Martin.
Martin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Warchester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warchester.
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin scores with a nice body kick.
Warchester is breathing heavily.
Warchester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martin.
Martin throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Mikylechester Warchester has been cut.
Martin lands a big head kick that sends Warchester tumbling to the mat! Martin takes a step backwards and waves Warchester back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Warchester is rocked!
Martin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Warchester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin lands a front kick.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Martin!
Warchester seems to have got his legs back now.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martin lands with a nice body kick.
Martin scores with a head kick. Warchester tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Martin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martin.
Martin lands a big head kick that sends Warchester tumbling to the mat! Martin takes a step backwards and waves Warchester back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Martin.
Martin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warchester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martin can pounce on him.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin fakes the leg kick and cracks Warchester in the body.
Warchester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martin.
Warchester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
Martin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warchester. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martin lands a big head kick that sends Warchester tumbling to the mat! Martin takes a step backwards and waves Warchester back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Martin connects with a leg kick. Warchester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martin connects with an inside leg kick.
Warchester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin throws a head kick that Warchester semi-blocks.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Warchester.
Martin lands a big head kick that sends Warchester tumbling to the mat! Martin takes a step backwards and waves Warchester back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Warchester takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Martin lands a big head kick that sends Warchester to the canvas! Martin follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Martin!
Frank Martin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bardo Gregorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorio has chosen Disturbed- Down with the Sickness as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bardo Gregorio!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Diaz misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gregorio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Gregorio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gregorio lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Gregorio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Gregorio.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Gregorio's defenses.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gregorio.
Gregorio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gregorio lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gregorio stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gregorio!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorio in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gregorio throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gregorio scores with punches from side control.
Gregorio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Gregorio seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gregorio.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gregorio on the ground.
Gregorio throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gregorio throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gregorio throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gregorio is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Gregorio controlling from side mount.
Gregorio working the ground and pound but Diaz is defending the strikes.
Gregorio taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Gregorio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gregorio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Gregorio stalls from top position.
Gregorio throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gregorio working the ground and pound but Diaz is defending the strikes.
Gregorio throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gregorio happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gregorio misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gregorio landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregorio has an Americana. Diaz didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gregorio is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gregorio hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bardo Gregorio!
Our winner, Bardo Gregorio, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Macellaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giovanni Macellaio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macellaio lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
It looks like Chuck Diaz has been cut.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Macellaio.
A big right from Macellaio misses.
Macellaio cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Macellaio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Diaz to stand back up!
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz drops his hands momentarily. Macellaio doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Diaz staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Diaz doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giovanni Macellaio!
A less than humble Giovanni Macellaio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neal Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neal Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ward.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Ward gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Ward is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Ward working aggressively here.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ward swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ward up against the cage.
Anderson stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ward fails to pull guard.
Ward tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ward up against the cage.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Ward jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ward to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anderson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ward pulls down on the head and he's put Anderson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Neal Ward!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dunkin Donats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dunkin Donats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donats defends it nicely.
Michaels's coach down at Devils Den New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Michaels's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Michaels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donats throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Michaels.
Donats clinches up against the cage.
Michaels pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Michaels is on top in guard.
Michaels looking to sit in guard and control but Donats gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Donats is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Donats is working Michaels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels is looking for a triangle but Donats pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donats is posturing up here but Michaels has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Donats tries to roll out but it's too tight and Donats has to tap! Slick submission there by Michaels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Michaels!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joseph Michaels waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
Dunkin Donats spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be stronger'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Golovkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chico Morales will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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148 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Golovkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chico Morales!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales lets loose with a powerful body kick. Golovkin will feel that in the morning.
Nice uppercut lands for Morales. That snapped Golovkin's head back.
Morales dips to his left and cracks Golovkin with an uppercut!
Golovkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morales counters with a stiff right hand.
Morales throws a shot to the body.
Morales throws a nice head kick!
Golovkin is rocked!
Morales stuffs the takedown.
Morales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Golovkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Morales leaves Golovkin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Golovkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Morales both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Morales throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Golovkin's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Morales lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Chico Morales!
A pretty intense looking Chico Morales took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knuckles OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alka Mangrove is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alka Mangrove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knuckles OToole!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OToole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body kick from Mangrove.
OToole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses the jab.
Mangrove scores with a kick to the body.
OToole misses with a kick to the body
and Mangrove counters with a shoot takedown. OToole fights it but they end up in guard.
OToole trying to control the position.
Mangrove stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mangrove has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from OToole.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
OToole has his hands on Mangrove's head, controlling the position.
Mangrove advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove is looking for a kimura but OToole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mangrove to get the leverage.
Mangrove is taking a breather. OToole says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
OToole is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mangrove wants to free his trapped foot but OToole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
OToole kicks Mangrove off and gets back to his feet.
OToole moves out of range as Mangrove throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OToole! But no joy.
Mangrove slips a straight right by OToole.
Mangrove feinted with a counter takedown.
OToole blocks the body kick.
OToole moves into the clinch.
OToole lands a right hand.
Mangrove misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangrove lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangrove.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OToole.
OToole prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
Mangrove lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OToole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Knuckles OToole has been cut.
Mangrove throws a punch but it's blocked by OToole.
OToole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Mangrove.
Mangrove working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove lands a left hand.
Mangrove tries to work over OToole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Mangrove on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mangrove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mangrove.
A nice left hand lands by Mangrove.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside.
Mangrove prevents a body shot from OToole.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by OToole.
Mangrove lands a right hand.
Mangrove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Knuckles OToole's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Mangrove.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OToole's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove blocks an uppercut.
OToole lands an uppercut.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OToole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow.
Mangrove scores with a shot to the side of OToole's head.
OToole takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Knuckles OToole's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mangrove misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Mangrove.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OToole's defenses.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
OToole connects with a single shot there.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knuckles OToole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OToole misses with a head kick.
Mangrove changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
OToole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangrove attempts a counter takedown but OToole avoids it well and moves away.
Mangrove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OToole avoids the head kick by Mangrove.
OToole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangrove.
Mangrove closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. OToole did well to prevent Mangrove getting side control.
Mangrove looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole tries to kick Mangrove off but Mangrove keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangrove stalling.
Mangrove is working for a kimura but OToole is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but OToole is defending well.
Mangrove is trying to control. OToole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mangrove takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mangrove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mangrove is looking to advance position but OToole won't allow it.
Mangrove seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is looking for a kimura here.
Mangrove maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! OToole could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mangrove has cracked it and OToole is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mangrove!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alka Mangrove!
Knuckles OToole spoke after the fight, saying 'What happened? I thought I was winning :('.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gap Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden comes to the cage accompanied by Where Is My Mind. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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 Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gap Turner!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Durden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Durden lands with a straight right. Turner didn't see that one coming.
Durden blocks a head kick by Turner.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Durden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Durden's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Durden misses.
Turner has his takedown stuffed
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durden is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Durden circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Durden misses the target.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gap Turner.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durden leaves Turner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durden tries to sprawl but Turner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is nestled in close to Durden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Durden is trying to maintain the position but Turner is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durden defending well though.
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Durden is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turner lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner thows a huge punch but Durden dodges it nicely.
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!
Durden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Durden tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durden's head.
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Durden tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
Durden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Durden is looking to improve his position.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durden defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Durden's head.
Durden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Durden wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
Durden gets full guard.
Turner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Durden trying to control the position.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.
Durden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Turner 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 Durden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Turner looks up at the clock and then as Durden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Turner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Turner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turner trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom.
Turner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Durden tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gap Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turner pushes Durden away with a front kick.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Turner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Durden.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner scores with a push kick.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
Turner stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Turner shapes to counter with a head kick.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner counters with a body kick.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Turner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Turner.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner takes one to the chin there.
Durden leaves Turner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Durden thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gap Turner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Durden.
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Durden - just one landing.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turner. That one must have hurt.
Turner dives in and grabs Durden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durden pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyler Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Turner throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a nice body kick.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durden lands a body shot.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner slips a straight right by Durden.
Turner throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Turner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Durden jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Durden throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Turner tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durden's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Durden blocks it well.
Turner slips under a jab from Durden.
Good shot there by Durden.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Durden thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Durden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
Turner delivers a nice body kick.
Turner misses with the body kick
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden backing away here, and Turner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Durden catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner thinks about the counter body kick.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden avoids the head kick by Turner.
Turner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Durden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
Durden has the hooks in. Turner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Durden trying to control.
Turner rolls, trying to escape but Durden keeps control of the position.
Durden keeps control of the position easily here as Turner tries to buck him off.
Turner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Durden.
Durden gets his hands free as Turner looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden looking for the choke but no joy.
Turner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Durden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Turner turns into Durden and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner chips away with some ground and pound.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Durden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Durden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Durden throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Durden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner fails with the takedown.
Durden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Turner lands a high kick!
Turner slips a jab from Durden.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Durden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner drives through with a takedown into Durden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turner wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Turner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden tries to buck Turner off but Turner is having none of it.
Turner throws a strike aimed at the side of Durden's head but Durden avoids it well.
Turner scores with a couple of short elbows.
Durden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Durden regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durden keeps working.
Turner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Durden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Durden gets full guard.
Durden is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Turner seems to have locked his on tight now - Durden screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Turner, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gap Turner!
Gap Turner is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Harding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dao Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harding's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bitch School. Dao Sonnen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Harding!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dao Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harding with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sonnen to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Harding misses.
Sonnen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sonnen takes a swing at Harding's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen connects with a single shot there.
Sonnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Harding was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonnen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harding takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harding takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harding misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen looks to clinch
and Harding counters with a nice body shot.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to clinch up.
Harding is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harding's head backwards.
Sonnen tries to clinch up
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sonnen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen throws out a powerful jab.
Sonnen lands with a right hand.
Sonnen looks to land a combination but Harding avoids it well.
Harding was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harding throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Sonnen as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Harding on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harding tries to get out of the position.
Harding is trying to keep Sonnen in close.
Sonnen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harding looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Harding avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonnen is pushing down on Harding's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harding is fighting to maintain full guard but Sonnen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sonnen is working for a kimura but Harding is defending it quite comfortably.
Harding is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
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.
Sonnen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harding is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonnen works his way into full mount!
Sonnen wants to control the pace but Harding is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
We've been told by Harding's head coaches at LOD: Black Label that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding moves out of range as Sonnen throws a body kick.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Harding.
Sonnen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
Sonnen flicks out a counter leg kick but Harding steps away.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Harding.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Harding steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Harding off the cage and back into range.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Harding is looking to counter punch.
Sonnen connects with the punch.
Sonnen misses with a low kick as Harding jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding needs to keep his hands up - Sonnen had a free shot at his head there.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Harding throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Harding.
Harding takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
Harding checks a low kick from Sonnen.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Sonnen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sonnen connects with a right hand. Harding shakes it off.
Harding drops his hands momentarily and Sonnen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Harding misses its target.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harding has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harding is looking to counter punch.
Sonnen jabs Harding to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen dives in and scores a takedown into Harding's guard.
Sonnen throws a strike but Harding rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sonnen working a defensive guard here.
Sonnen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sonnen trying to control the position.
Harding got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sonnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harding has managed to get both his arms back between Sonnen's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen has his foot on Harding's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harding works his way back into a safe position though.
Sonnen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Harding doesn't defend quickly enough and Sonnen has managed to lock this one up! Can Harding escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sonnen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JJ Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, JJ Bush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo cracks Bush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bush staying out of range there.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bush takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bush looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldo is fending him off so far but Bush persists. Nope, Aldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldo throws a body punch but Bush moves out of range.
Bush changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo throws a poor cross that misses
and Bush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bush.
Aldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bush manages to get himself to full guard.
Aldo gets to his feet. Bush looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aldo 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.
Aldo sizes up Bush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo lands a body shot.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bush feinted with a counter takedown.
Aldo throws a sloppy body shot
and Bush counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aldo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo scores with a jab to the head.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo connects with a right hand. Bush shakes it off.
Bush shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bush's sensitive parts.
Aldo lands a head shot.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Bush attempts a counter takedown but Aldo avoids it well and moves away.
Bush shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
Aldo lands with a cross.
Bush is rocked!
Whack! Aldo lands a heavy head kick that drops Bush. The ref tackles Aldo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bush was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo is the new featherweight champion!
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