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KOR 116 - Martial Law PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Anselmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bimbo Slide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phillip Anselmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bimbo Slide!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slide works over Anselmo's head and body with a nice combination.
Anselmo tries a head kick but it misses.
Slide keeps the fight on the outside.
Anselmo doesn't manage to clinch there - Slide circles away.
A left and a right from Slide both land. Nice combination.
Anselmo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slide fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anselmo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anselmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Slide tries to sprawl out of it but Anselmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slide manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anselmo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slide counters with a three punch combo that has Anselmo backing up. Anselmo nods at Slide to acknowledge the strikes.
Slide swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anselmo throws a head kick that misses
and Slide makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anselmo misses with a double jab
and Slide counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slide's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Slide has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Slide preventing the sweep.
Slide is stalling in the full guard.
Anselmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Slide stays in close to Anselmo's body and controls the position.
Slide stopping the sweep attempt from Anselmo.
Slide with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slide pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anselmo is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slide slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slide missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slide wants to control from the top but Anselmo keeps moving.
Slide controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bimbo Slide just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slide rushes Anselmo and presses him up against the cage.
Slide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slide closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anselmo to the mat! Anselmo manages to get full guard.
Slide not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slide passes Anselmo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anselmo is looking to control Slide's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anselmo avoid being mounted?
Anselmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anselmo has a hand on Slide's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Slide takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Slide tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anselmo is trying to escape the mount.
Slide controlling the pace for now.
Slide with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slide controlling from mount.
Anselmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slide controlling from the full mount.
Anselmo is in a horrible position here. Slide smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Slide trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slide controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slide dominated that round.
That's time! Anselmo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anselmo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slide counters with a straight right hand.
Slide lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slide, right into the meat.
Phillip Anselmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anselmo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slide looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anselmo wants to clinch
and Slide counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anselmo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick by Anselmo misses
and Slide counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Slide.
Slide gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slide. That's going to slow Anselmo down.
Slide throws a series of punches but Anselmo moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Slide.
Bimbo Slide seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anselmo ducks right into an uppercut from Slide.
Anselmo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slide closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anselmo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slide lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slide has closed the distance and engaged Anselmo in a clinch.
Slide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slide cracks Anselmo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slide lands with a straight right. Anselmo didn't see that one coming.
Slide lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slide.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slide moves into the clinch.
Slide breaks the clinch.
Anselmo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Slide counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slide passes into half guard.
Slide controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slide missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anselmo gets back to full guard.
Slide passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Slide controls the position.
Anselmo is trying to improve his position.
Slide is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Anselmo is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bimbo Slide just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anselmo throws a head kick that misses
and Slide counters with a leg kick.
Slide lands with a nice combination. Anselmo backs away looking to recover.
Slide misses with a wild combination.
Anselmo throws a sloppy head kick
and Slide counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Slide tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anselmo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slide controlling the action here.
Bimbo Slide has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slide looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Anselmo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slide counters with a three punch combo that has Anselmo backing up. Anselmo nods at Slide to acknowledge the strikes.
Anselmo with a poor takedown
and Slide counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Anselmo's guard now.
Slide tries to free his leg and advance position but Anselmo is retaining full guard.
Slide controlling from the top position.
Anselmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anselmo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Slide puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anselmo wants to control but Slide is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slide content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anselmo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slide.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anselmo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slide slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Slide lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slide seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Slide's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slide won't allow Anselmo to sweep him here.
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.
Anselmo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anselmo 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.
Slide is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anselmo wants to sweep here but Slide controlling him for the moment.
Slide looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bimbo Slide just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anselmo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slide counters with a good low kick that Anselmo was not able to check.
Bimbo Slide is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo throws a lazy head kick
and Slide counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slide stalks Anselmo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anselmo's face. Anselmo staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Slide does no damage.
Slide swinging wildly here.
Slide shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Slide was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Slide working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Slide looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anselmo gets back to half guard.
Phillip Anselmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo tries to get to full guard but Slide has control of the leg.
Slide looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slide trying to pass the guard but Anselmo defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anselmo tries to get to full guard but Slide has control of the leg.
Slide is controlling the pace.
Anselmo regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slide has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slide!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrik Larsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, CJ Benn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Larsson as Benn shoots in.
Larsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Benn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larsson is one step ahead there.
Benn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larsson is controlling him.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larsson defends it easily.
Larsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benn is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Benn, up you get!
Larsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benn sprawls well initially but Larsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Larsson trying to control from half guard but Benn is working away.
Benn wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn actively working from the bottom here.
Larsson prevents Benn from improving his position.
Larsson stops Benn from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larsson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Benn works to full guard.
Benn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Benn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benn is just riding it out for now. Larsson eventually gives up the hold.
Larsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benn has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Larsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Larsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Larsson misses with a few strikes there.
Benn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Larsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn passes into half guard.
Larsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benn 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.
Larsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Benn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Larsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Larsson looking for submissions off his back.
Larsson is not content to let Benn control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benn is nestled in close to Larsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Benn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Larsson tries to kick Benn off but Benn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn prevents Larsson from improving his position.
Benn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Larsson is just riding it out for now. Benn eventually gives up the hold.
Benn wants to work for an arm triangle but Larsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Larsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benn pulls his head out easily.
Benn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Benn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Benn passes to side control.
Larsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henrik Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benn wants to control but Larsson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Benn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Larsson wants to clinch up but Benn keeps it at a distance.
Benn shoots and misses
and Larsson counters with a low kick, right behind Benn 's knee.
Larsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Benn has his takedown stuffed
and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Larsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Benn, up you get!
Larsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benn backs up against the cage.
Benn slips a jab and a cross from Larsson.
Benn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Larsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn pushes a forearm under Larsson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Larsson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Benn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez comes into the arena with Cowboys from hell blaring out of the sound system. Da Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Domination. Jorge Velazquez looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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192 lbs
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196 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez tries to keep at a distance but Da Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Da Silva.
It looks like Jorge Velazquez has been cut.
Da Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Da Silva with a knee to the head.
Da Silva has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Velazquez regains guard immediately.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Velazquez keeps moving.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Da Silva advances to full mount.
Velazquez is breathing heavily.
Da Silva breaks from Velazquez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva working for a submission but Velazquez is keeping him at bay.
Velazquez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Da Silva.
Velazquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Da Silva landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva content just to control the position here.
Da Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
Da Silva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva has hold of Velazquez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Velazquez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva has isolated one of Velazquez's arms. Velazquez looking to fight him off but Da Silva twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Da Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floppy McPoppins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Marks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joey Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floppy McPoppins!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPoppins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPoppins pulls his head out easily.
McPoppins wants to take a breather but Marks is having none of it.
McPoppins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McPoppins is looking to take a break and control but Marks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marks trying to hold on to McPoppins's head to control him but McPoppins postures up.
Marks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McPoppins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marks keeps working.
Marks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McPoppins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McPoppins's back!
Marks is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McPoppins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McPoppins for a finish.
McPoppins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks seems to be looking for submissions.
Marks is stalling here. McPoppins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Marks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McPoppins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McPoppins lands an elbow.
McPoppins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marks keeps working.
McPoppins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here as McPoppins stalls from top position.
McPoppins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McPoppins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marks dodges the ground and pound from McPoppins.
Marks takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McPoppins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marks keeps working.
McPoppins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marks is trying to control McPoppins's posture but McPoppins avoids it.
Marks tries to improve position but can't.
Marks gets back to half guard.
Marks tries to get to full guard but McPoppins has control of the leg.
Marks has hold of McPoppins's hands but McPoppins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marks won't allow McPoppins to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins prevents Marks from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marks is on top in guard.
Marks is pushing down on McPoppins's leg trying to pass to half guard. McPoppins is fighting to maintain full guard but Marks has managed to sneak the leg through.
McPoppins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McPoppins makes his way to full guard, as Marks worked for a kimura.
McPoppins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McPoppins working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks tries to lock up and control but McPoppins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marks tries to reverse the position but McPoppins maintains control.
The referee warns Marks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marks taking shots to the head.
McPoppins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marks is trying to escape the mount.
Marks is in a horrible position here. McPoppins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPoppins dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPoppins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marks is rocked!
McPoppins avoids the attempt from Marks to control.
Marks is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floppy McPoppins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McPoppins closes the distance and clinches up with Marks, looking for a takedown. McPoppins pushes Marks against the cage but Marks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marks is defended easily by McPoppins.
McPoppins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marks.
McPoppins shoots in for a double leg but Marks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marks shoots in for a takedown but McPoppins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Marks with that takedown attempt.
McPoppins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McPoppins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marks!
Marks is looking to improve his position but McPoppins isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks working to try and regain half guard.
McPoppins with the ground and pound from mount.
McPoppins lands a nice shot to the head.
McPoppins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Marks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for McPoppins! That's really hurt Marks and he's turned his back - McPoppins keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! McPoppins jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floppy McPoppins!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estacio da Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Fonseca has chosen "Chokechain" - 3oh!3 as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Peppers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Estacio da Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Fonseca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peppers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
da Fonseca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peppers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Peppers. No joy for da Fonseca on that attempt.
da Fonseca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peppers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
da Fonseca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peppers.
da Fonseca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peppers. Peppers obviously looking to wear him down.
da Fonseca shoots in but Peppers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peppers avoids a punch combination nicely.
da Fonseca misses with a straight right.
Peppers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peppers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of da Fonseca's head.
da Fonseca thows a body shot but no joy.
Peppers lands a jab to da Fonseca's midsection.
Peppers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
da Fonseca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peppers connects with a solid leg kick.
Peppers scores with a head kick.
Peppers slaps away a takedown attempt from da Fonseca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Estacio da Fonseca.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peppers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Peppers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
da Fonseca has a takedown stuffed.
Peppers throws a body punch but da Fonseca moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Peppers.
da Fonseca shoots in but no luck this time.
da Fonseca looks gassed!
da Fonseca swings for the body but Peppers moves out of range.
da Fonseca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peppers circles away.
da Fonseca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peppers jabs at da Fonseca's body.
Peppers moves into the clinch.
Peppers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crunch! Peppers slams his shin into da Fonseca's torso.
Peppers lands with a nice body kick.
da Fonseca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peppers throws a nice head kick!
Peppers scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
da Fonseca takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
da Fonseca on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peppers.
An inside leg kick lands from Peppers.
da Fonseca tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
da Fonseca takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Peppers lands with a kick to the temple. da Fonseca shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
da Fonseca is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Peppers and da Fonseca falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Peppers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brian Peppers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dolly Parton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Zorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parton comes into the arena with 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton blaring out of the sound system. Dolly Parton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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179 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dolly Parton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Zorin!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorin throws a hook to the side of Parton's head but Parton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zorin's half guard.
Zorin is trying to stand up here but Parton is controlling him well.
Zorin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Danga de danga de dang - Zorin scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Dolly Parton has been cut.
Parton slips a jab from Zorin.
Parton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zorin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Parton is looking to take a break and control but Zorin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin wants to control but Parton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zorin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zorin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zorin is keen to just control but Parton is a slippery customer.
Parton is doing well to control the position and prevent Zorin from advancing to side control.
Zorin wants to take a breather but Parton is having none of it.
Zorin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Zorin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Parton wants to improve his position but Zorin is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zorin slows the pace down in half guard.
Zorin wants to stand up but Parton is controlling the position.
Parton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Zorin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dolly Parton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parton slips under a jab from Zorin.
Parton scores with a takedown into Zorin's guard.
Parton content to stall in guard here.
Parton wants to control from the top but Zorin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin wriggles free and stands up.
Parton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zorin takes a swing at Parton's ribcage but misses.
Zorin stuffs the takedown attempt from Parton. Parton gets slowly back to his feet.
Zorin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parton has time to react.
Parton tries for a takedown but Zorin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zorin throws an overhand right that lands on Parton's shoulder, as Parton tries to avoid the shot.
Parton shoots in for a double leg but Zorin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolly Parton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zorin misses with a wild body shot.
Parton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zorin did well to prevent Parton getting side control.
Parton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorin is trying to control but can't.
Zorin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Parton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Parton's back!
Zorin looking to hold on to the position here but Parton rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Zorin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Parton's guard.
Parton keeping moving, preventing Zorin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parton is on top in guard.
Parton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parton wants to control from the top but Zorin keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Zorin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zorin 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.
Zorin is trying to control the position but Parton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Zorin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dolly Parton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Parton ducks under a wild hook from Zorin.
Parton shoots in for a takedown but Zorin shows good takedown defense.
Zorin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zorin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zorin wants it to stay on the feet.
Zorin stuffs the takedown attempt from Parton. Parton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolly Parton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parton gets the takedown into side control.
Parton throwing strikes but Zorin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Parton is not content to let Zorin control the position.
Parton struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin decides to stand back up.
Parton moves away from the strike by Zorin.
Parton blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zorin jabs Parton right on the nose. Parton blinks but takes it well.
Parton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zorin did well to prevent Parton getting side control.
Zorin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Parton wants to pass to mount but Zorin is defending the position.
Dolly Parton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Parton cracks Zorin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorin is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Parton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Parton punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zorin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Zorin is looking to get to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zorin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dolly Parton.
I think Zorin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Zorin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stann Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Struker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
222 lbs
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25
221 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stann Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Struker!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Struker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Struker avoids the head kick by Stone.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Struker.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Struker thows a body shot but no joy.
Struker scores with a hook to the body. Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Struker throws a push kick but Stone slaps the foot to one side.
Struker throws a head kick that half lands.
Struker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stone looks to land a body kick but Struker moved away.
Stann Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struker lands a body shot.
Stone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Struker. That one must have hurt.
Stone is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struker takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struker misses with a wild body shot.
Struker tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Struker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struker punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
Struker lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Struker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Struker.
Struker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Struker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Struker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struker throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Struker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Struker lands a head kick!
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Struker.
Stone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Struker feints and then cracks Stone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stone down.
Struker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Struker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Struker punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
Struker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struker thuds his shin into the meat of Stone's side.
Struker throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it.
Struker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Stone.
Good leg kick by Struker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Struker thuds his shin into the meat of Stone's side.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Struker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Struker connects with a high kick.
Struker throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Tommy Struker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Struker fakes the leg kick and cracks Stone in the body.
Struker digs a good hook to Stone's body.
Struker lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Struker scores with a kick to the body.
Struker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Struker takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Struker works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Stone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Struker is looking to slow Stone down with leg kicks.
Struker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stone. That did some damage!
Struker throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Struker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Struker.
Struker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stone will feel that in the morning.
A slapping body kick lands there for Struker.
A slapping body kick lands there for Struker.
Struker lands a right hook to the body.
Struker throws a head kick that misses.
Struker tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Struker throws a low kick, looking for Stone's leg but Stone calmly moves out of range.
Stone tries to clinch up but Struker circles away and keeps his distance.
Stone is looking to clinch but Struker is avoiding it.
Struker connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struker feints and then cracks Stone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stone down.
Struker connects with a body shot.
Struker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Struker. Stone shrugs it off though.
Stone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struker throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Struker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Struker pushes Stone away with a front kick.
Struker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stone tries to clinch up but Struker circles away and keeps his distance.
Struker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Struker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Struker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Struker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stone checks a low kick from Struker.
Struker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Crunch! Struker slams his shin into Stone's torso.
Struker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Struker can pounce on him.
Struker thows a body kick. Stone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Struker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Struker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Struker misses with a body shot.
Struker scores with a leg kick.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Struker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Struker connects with a solid leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Struker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stone throws a lazy head kick
and Struker counters with a nice leg kick.
Struker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Struker.
Good leg kick by Struker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tommy Struker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Struker!
Struker lands a head kick!
Struker scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stone blocks a head kick by Struker.
Stone blocks a head kick by Struker.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Struker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Struker clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Struker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Struker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Struker cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
Struker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Struker.
Struker looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Nice body kick there by Struker.
Struker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stone avoids the head kick by Struker.
Struker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stone looks to land a body kick but Struker moved away.
Struker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struker throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Stone blocks a head kick by Struker.
Struker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Struker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Struker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stone's calf.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Struker misses with a head kick.
Struker scores with a leg kick.
Struker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Struker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Struker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone checks a leg kick.
Struker tries a head kick but it misses.
Struker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Struker misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Struker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struker throws a nice head kick!
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Struker counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Struker.
Struker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stone fakes the leg kick and cracks Struker in the body.
Stone tries to clinch but Struker is having none of it.
Stone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Struker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Struker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Stone or perhaps it was just good defense by Struker which made him look bad.
Struker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stann Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Struker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stone's calf.
Struker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Struker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Struker scores with a nice strike.
Struker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Struker lands a high kick!
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Struker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struker throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Struker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Struker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Struker lands with a slapping head kick.
Stone is rocked!
Struker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stone seems to have got his legs back now.
Struker cracks the inside of Stone's front leg.
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Struker sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whack! Struker lands a heavy head kick that drops Stone. The ref tackles Struker to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Stone was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tommy Struker!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Takata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Didymus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Didymus has chosen Welcome to the TerrorDome as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Shinya Takata has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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143 lbs
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138 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinya Takata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Didymus!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didymus throws a lazy right hand but Takata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takata tests Didymus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Didymus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Takata misses.
Takata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Didymus checks it well.
Takata tries to bum rush Didymus with a series of wild strikes but Didymus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Didymus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Takata is desperately trying to improve his position but Didymus has a good base and remains in mount.
Didymus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takata has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takata stops Didymus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Didymus wants to control the pace but Takata is squirming around nicely.
Takata just holding on.
Didymus wants to control the pace but Takata is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takata is wriggling around trying to escape.
Didymus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takata has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Didymus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Didymus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Takata tries to reverse the position but Didymus maintains control.
Didymus working the ground and pound effectively.
Didymus unloads with some shots from mount but Takata bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takata is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Didymus working for a submission but Takata is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takata is trying to stand up.
Takata is controlling an arm, preventing Didymus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Takata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Didymus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takata wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Didymus is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Takata is defending well though. Didymus let's go of the attempt for now.
Takata wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didymus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Takata tries to escape the position.
Didymus is looking to control Takata but Takata is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Takata fending off the submission attempt from Didymus.
Didymus is persistently looking for the submission but Takata is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didymus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Takata manages to stand up with Didymus still on his back. Eventually Didymus drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Didymus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takata.
Shinya Takata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takata misses with a looping right.
Takata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Didymus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takata.
Didymus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takata as he jumps to the side.
Takata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takata wants it to stay on the feet.
Didymus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takata fails with the takedown
and Didymus counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Didymus dominated that round.
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.
Takata throws a jab when Didymus was well out of range.
Takata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Didymus.
Takata throws a looping overhand right but Didymus ducks down to avoid it.
Didymus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Didymus fails with a takedown attempt.
Takata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Didymus.
Didymus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didymus throws a body punch but Takata moves out of range.
Takata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Didymus manages to avoid it.
Takata tries a low kick but Didymus avoids it.
Didymus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Didymus counters with a shoot takedown. Takata fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didymus pushes down on Takata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Didymus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Didymus looking to control but Takata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Didymus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Takata is holding on tight.
Takata is squirming around, avoiding Didymus's attempts to control the action.
Didymus avoids the attempt from Takata to control.
Takata is desperately trying to improve his position but Didymus has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Didymus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Takata is on top in guard.
Didymus is looking for a triangle but Takata pushes his legs off easily.
Didymus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Takata has passed into half guard!
Didymus is breathing heavily.
Didymus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takata escapes and gets back to his feet.
Takata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takata lands a head shot.
Takata throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takata lands with an overhand left.
Takata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takata scores with the left hand. Didymus knows he should have avoided that one.
Takata throws a right hand that Didymus ducks under and follows up with a left that Didymus also avoids with ease.
Takata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Didymus.
Takata throws a jab when Didymus was well out of range.
Takata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Didymus walks into a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Didymus checks a leg kick.
Takata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Didymus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takata.
Takata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Didymus.
Shinya Takata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Didymus.
Takata is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takata throws a jab but it's blocked by Didymus.
A jab from Didymus misses.
Takata stalks Didymus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Didymus's face. Didymus staggers backwards, shaken.
Takata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Didymus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Didymus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Didymus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takata tries a low kick but Didymus avoids it.
Takata misses with a takedown
and Didymus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takata lands a jab-cross combination.
Takata tries for a takedown but Didymus circles away easily
and Didymus counters with a straight right hand.
Didymus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Didymus is trying to control the action in half guard but Takata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shinya Takata will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Didymus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takata swivels and escapes.
Didymus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takata throws out the jab.
Didymus fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Takata misses
so Didymus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Takata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Didymus manages to get himself to full guard.
Didymus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takata 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 Didymus.
Takata working the ground and pound.
Didymus is trying to get back to half guard.
Takata cracks Didymus with a big right hand but Didymus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Takata in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Takata scores with a couple of short elbows.
Takata lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takata in side control, throwing shots but Didymus defends.
Takata works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Didymus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sir Didymus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Didymus looking for submissions off his back.
Didymus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Didymus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takata.
Takata missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Didymus looking for submissions off his back.
Takata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takata prevents Didymus from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good shot there by Takata.
Nice jab there from Takata.
Didymus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takata cracks Didymus with an open hand slap.
Takata moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Didymus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takata.
Takata throws a jab when Didymus was well out of range.
Takata lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Didymus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takata manages to avoid it.
Didymus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takata rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takata gets the takedown into side control.
Takata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Didymus keeps working.
Didymus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Didymus gets full guard.
Didymus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takata chips away with some ground and pound.
Takata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Didymus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Takata's best efforts.
Didymus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Didymus is trying to get back to full guard.
Takata winds up and cracks Didymus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didymus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Didymus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Didymus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Didymus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Didymus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Didymus is looking for a triangle but Takata pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shinya Takata.
I think Takata has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Takata!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Dayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dayne comes into the arena with South of Heaven blaring out of the sound system. Masterson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stinkfist kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27
258 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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26
238 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Dayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Dayne moves away and avoids it.
Bruno Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dayne dodges the punch combination from Masterson.
Masterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dayne pinned against the cage. Dayne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dayne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dayne cracks Masterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dayne scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dayne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masterson looks gassed!
Dayne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dayne punishes Masterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Dayne feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Masterson sprawling to the canvas! Masterson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dayne finish him?!
Dayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Dayne throws a sloppy head kick and Masterson moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayne drops Masterson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Masterson looks back up at him and smiles so Dayne waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Masterson is rocked!
Dayne connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Masterson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Dayne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Dayne!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Hippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mandla Bangizwe (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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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Hippo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mandla Bangizwe!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangizwe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bangizwe ducks under a wild hook from Hippo.
Hippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangizwe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hippo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hippo throws a right hand that Bangizwe ducks under and follows up with a left that Bangizwe also avoids with ease.
Hippo misses with a series of wild punches.
Hippo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangizwe.
Hippo takes a swing at Bangizwe's ribcage but misses.
Bangizwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hippo.
Hippo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bangizwe circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Hippo does no damage.
Hippo misses with a series of wild punches.
Hippo throws a right and a left that Bangizwe avoids nicely.
Hippo takes a swing at Bangizwe's ribcage but misses.
Bangizwe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hippo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangizwe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hippo. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bangizwe is looking to clinch but Hippo is avoiding it.
Bangizwe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hippo.
Bangizwe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bangizwe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hippo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bangizwe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hippo. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hippo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangizwe. Bangizwe obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangizwe.
Bangizwe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hippo takes an elbow to the temple.
Bangizwe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bangizwe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bangizwe is pushing Hippo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hippo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe stalling the fight.
Hippo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bangizwe has double underhooks.
Bangizwe keeps control of Hippo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bangizwe misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bangizwe stalling.
Hippo breaks from the clinch.
Hippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangizwe moves away.
Hippo looks to throw the jab but Bangizwe is out of range.
King Hippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hippo throws out a loose jab but Bangizwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hippo throws a lazy right hand but Bangizwe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangizwe.
Hippo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangizwe is just out of range.
Hippo scores with a hook to the body. Bangizwe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bangizwe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hippo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hippo.
Bangizwe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hippo throws a body punch but Bangizwe moves out of range.
Bangizwe lands a nice looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Bangizwe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hippo loads up on a big right hand but Bangizwe slips the punch.
Bangizwe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangizwe connects with a high kick.
Bangizwe takes a swing at Hippo's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe feints and then cracks Hippo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hippo down.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangizwe feints and then cracks Hippo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hippo down.
Bangizwe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hippo takes one to the chin there.
Bangizwe thumps Hippo with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe throws a front kick aimed at Hippo's knee but Hippo avoids it well.
Hippo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe lands a really nice looking cross but Hippo seems unphased.
Bangizwe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick there by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hippo's sensitive parts.
Hippo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bangizwe scores with a nice body kick.
Bangizwe misses with a head kick.
Hippo misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bangizwe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hippo drops his hands momentarily and Bangizwe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangizwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hippo.
Hippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangizwe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bangizwe.
Hippo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hippo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bangizwe counters with an inside leg kick.
Bangizwe throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hippo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hippo is looking to wear down Bangizwe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bangizwe lands a big head kick that sends Hippo tumbling to the mat! Bangizwe takes a step backwards and waves Hippo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like King Hippo has been cut.
Crunch! Bangizwe slams his shin into Hippo's torso.
Hippo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangizwe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangizwe. That's going to slow Hippo down.
Bangizwe misses with a kick to the body.
Bangizwe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bangizwe cracks the inside of Hippo's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bangizwe connects with a solid leg kick.
Bangizwe throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bangizwe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe lands with a hook. Hippo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses.
Bangizwe doesn't manage to clinch there - Hippo circles away.
Hippo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bangizwe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangizwe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hippo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bangizwe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bangizwe scores with a shoulder strike.
Bangizwe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bangizwe misses with an elbow over the top.
Hippo manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hippo just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangizwe!
Bangizwe wants to clinch up but Hippo keeps it at a distance.
Bangizwe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hippo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bangizwe moves into the clinch.
Bangizwe controlling the action here for a moment.
Bangizwe missing with knees to the body.
Bangizwe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bangizwe tries to land knees in the clinch but Hippo avoids the damage to the body.
Bangizwe taking a breather.
Bangizwe digs a right hand underneath Hippo's ribcage. Hippo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bangizwe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bangizwe throws an elbow but misses.
Hippo tries to break the clinch but Bangizwe is controlling the position.
Hippo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hippo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bangizwe has him pressed against the cage.
Bangizwe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hippo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bangizwe slips a straight right by Hippo.
Bangizwe tries to clinch but Hippo is having none of it.
Hippo misses with a double jab
and Bangizwe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bangizwe lands a big head kick that sends Hippo tumbling to the mat! Bangizwe takes a step backwards and waves Hippo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangizwe manages to avoid it.
Hippo throws a combination that misses
and Bangizwe counters with a hugh head kick that removes Hippo from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mandla Bangizwe!
Mandla Bangizwe is the new heavyweight champion!
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