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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George The Englander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by No Role Modelz. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jermaine Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George The Englander!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Englander keeps the fight on the outside.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but The Englander is just out of range.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like The Englander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole looks for a takedown but The Englander sprawls well.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Englander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander throws a head kick that misses.
Jermaine Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole throws a hook but The Englander blocks it.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with The Englander, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes The Englander against the cage but The Englander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cole throws a right and a left that The Englander avoids nicely.
The Englander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Englander lands a body shot.
The Englander throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Cole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Englander pinned against the cage. The Englander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole throws a series of punches but The Englander avoids them all with ease.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Cole avoids the head kick by The Englander.
Cole throws a nice looking combination but The Englander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Englander scores with a hook to the body. Cole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a head kick that misses.
Cole shoots in but The Englander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cole throws a series of punches but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander is looking for the big counter here.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cole is breathing heavily.
The Englander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole throws the left hand but The Englander avoids the punch easily.
The Englander lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from The Englander.
The Englander thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Englander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Englander throws a good cross that connects.
The Englander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Englander lands a nice looking body shot.
The Englander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
The Englander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cole swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Englander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from The Englander finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
The Englander scores with a shot to the body.
The Englander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Englander lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Englander stuns Cole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Englander lands with a nice body punch.
The Englander lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Englander scores with a shot to the body.
The Englander throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
The Englander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
A punch combination from Cole misses.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Englander lands with a straight right. Cole didn't see that one coming.
Cole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Englander catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Englander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cole had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The Englander connects with a body shot that sends Cole's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Englander finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cole might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Englander slips a straight right by Cole.
The Englander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jermaine Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Englander scores with a nice strike.
The Englander is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cole rather than just go for the knockout.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cole throws a series of punches but The Englander avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by The Englander - just one landing.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Englander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole has his takedown stuffed
letting The Englander counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from The Englander does it's job there.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Englander scores with a shot to the body.
The Englander punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by The Englander. Beautiful body shot.
The Englander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Englander lands a right hook to the body.
The Englander lands with a right hand.
Cole tries for a takedown but The Englander circles away easily
and The Englander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole tests The Englander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Englander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Englander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Englander throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and The Englander releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Englander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
Cole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Englander lands a jab.
The Englander lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Englander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Englander catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Englander to score with a decent uppercut.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Englander lands a slapping body shot.
Cole blocks a head kick by The Englander.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Englander.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Englander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Englander punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Cole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Englander connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Englander getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Englander lands a jab to the nose.
The Englander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole throws a body punch but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Englander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. The Englander catches Cole right on the button with a cross.
George The Englander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Englander scores with a jab. Cole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Englander lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cole tries to clinch but The Englander moves out of range.
Cole throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
Cole takes one on the button.
Cole tries to clinch up but The Englander circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Englander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Englander ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Englander as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from The Englander misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Englander thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
The Englander scores with a three punch combo!
The Englander scores with a nice right hand.
The Englander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cole's head backwards.
The Englander works Cole's body with a nice hook.
The Englander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cole. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The Englander lands a nice shot to the body.
The Englander connects with a single shot there.
A cross from The Englander lands.
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!
The Englander misses with a double jab.
The Englander cracks Cole with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws out a loose jab but The Englander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Englander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Englander cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Englander scores with a shot to the body.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cole looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Englander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Englander clobbers Cole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
The Englander punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Cole is really struggling to find his range with his punches. The Englander's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Englander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for The Englander.
George The Englander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cole falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Englander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
The Englander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
The Englander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Englander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Englander scores with a shot to the body.
Cole needs to keep his hands up - The Englander had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Englander avoids the head kick by Cole.
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. The Englander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
The Englander lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good standup being displayed there by The Englander as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by The Englander.
The Englander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jermaine Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Englander throws a head kick that misses.
Cole seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
George The Englander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Englander 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George The Englander!
The defeated Jermaine Cole had this to say: 'Next time he won't be so lucky...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lance Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Farewell of Slavyanka. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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156 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leningrada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blokada Leningrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Leningrada does no damage.
Strong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leningrada takes the fight into the clinch.
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Leningrada.
Leningrada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leningrada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leningrada lands a shot to the body.
Leningrada scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lance Strong has been cut.
Leningrada is working Strong over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Leningrada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strong is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Leningrada.
Oh Strong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leningrada lands with a light punch inside.
Leningrada unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Strong! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Leningrada is unloading with more strikes now! Strong drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blokada Leningrada!
After the big win, Blokada Leningrada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zaky Umary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Akenzua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Akenzua will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zaky Umary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrigo Akenzua!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umary shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Akenzua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umary not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akenzua gets back to full guard.
Akenzua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Umary can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Umary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akenzua is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umary wants to control from the top but Akenzua keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akenzua keeping full guard, as Umary tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akenzua striking off his back but it's not causing Umary any problems.
Akenzua is looking to stand up but Umary isn't so interested in that idea.
Umary trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Akenzua manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Akenzua wants to control from the top but Umary keeps moving.
Umary being controlled here, momentarily.
Umary might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akenzua trying to control the position from guard on top but Umary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umary definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
Akenzua wants to pass the guard but Umary is keeping the position.
Akenzua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umary is looking for a triangle but Akenzua pushes his legs off easily.
Akenzua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Umary works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umary wants to control the position but Akenzua says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Akenzua trying to control the action but Umary is working from the bottom.
Umary is breathing heavily.
Akenzua working the head and body with strikes.
Akenzua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Umary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akenzua content to control rather than advance.
Akenzua takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Akenzua trying to control from half guard but Umary is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akenzua thows a huge punch but Umary dodges it nicely.
Akenzua thows a huge punch but Umary dodges it nicely.
Akenzua is looking to take a break and control but Umary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umary is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Akenzua tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umary defends well and Akenzua ends up having to push Umary into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akenzua has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akenzua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Umary gets a takedown into half guard.
Akenzua wants to control but Umary is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodrigo Akenzua 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.
Akenzua darts in and clinches Umary up against the cage.
Akenzua decides to pull guard.
Umary preventing the sweep.
Akenzua keeping moving, preventing Umary from controlling successfully.
Umary is looking to stand up but Akenzua won't let him.
Akenzua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akenzua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Umary doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Umary manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umary advances to half guard.
Akenzua is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umary controlling the pace.
Umary is looking to advance position but Akenzua won't allow it.
Umary is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akenzua is just riding it out for now. Umary eventually gives up the hold.
Akenzua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Umary pulls his head out easily.
Akenzua wants to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Umary is looking to stall here but Akenzua recovers full guard.
Umary avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Umary throws a big elbow that misses.
Umary working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Umary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akenzua is keeping the position for now.
Umary pushing down on Akenzua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umary passes to side control.
Umary is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akenzua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Umary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akenzua keeps working.
Umary tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Akenzua wants to get back to his feet but Umary drags him back down.
Akenzua felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Akenzua tries to bench press Umary off him but Umary keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akenzua defending against the ground and pound.
Umary working away.
Umary tries to advance to mount but Akenzua denies him.
Umary advances to full mount.
Akenzua prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Umary could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Akenzua is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umary trying to control but Akenzua is having none of it.
Umary looking to ground and pound but Akenzua is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaky Umary dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Akenzua.
Akenzua clinches with his opponent.
Akenzua tries to pull guard but Umary forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Umary can't get the takedown.
Akenzua is trying to pull guard but Umary turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Akenzua decides to pull guard.
Umary slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Umary tries to advance to mount but Akenzua denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Akenzua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umary has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Umary enables Akenzua to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Umary manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Umary wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Akenzua manages to pass to side control.
Umary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akenzua tries to pass to full mount but Umary defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akenzua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umary keeps working.
Akenzua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Umary sees it coming and defends easily.
Umary wants to get back to full guard.
Umary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akenzua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akenzua takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Akenzua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umary keeps working.
Umary wants to get back to full guard.
Akenzua passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Umary!
Umary wants to control but Akenzua is having none of it.
Akenzua won't let Umary get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akenzua has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Umary's face.
Akenzua unloading with bombs!
Umary is in a horrible position here. Akenzua smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Akenzua landing punches.
Akenzua is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Umary to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Umary shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akenzua wants to control the pace but Umary is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Akenzua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akenzua 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Akenzua!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Garbrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
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183 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Garbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbrandt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Souza pinned against the cage. Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garbrandt with a poor takedown
and Souza counters by moving into the clinch.
Souza tries to score a body lock takedown but Garbrandt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Souza jumps guard but Garbrandt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Garbrandt. Garbrandt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Garbrandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Ronaldo Souza has been cut.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
Garbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Souza's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Garbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Souza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt gets underhooks to prevent Souza's takedown attempt.
Garbrandt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Souza tries to bum rush Garbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Garbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garbrandt swivels and escapes.
Garbrandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garbrandt moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off.
Garbrandt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garbrandt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garbrandt looks for a takedown but Souza sprawls well.
Garbrandt misses with a takedown attempt - Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garbrandt is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Souza as Garbrandt shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt shoots for a takedown but Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souza flicks out a counter leg kick but Garbrandt steps away.
Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garbrandt slips under a jab from Souza.
Souza rushes Garbrandt and presses him up against the cage.
Souza tries to pull guard but Garbrandt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garbrandt fails to land.
Garbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Garbrandt back against the cage.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Souza scores with a body shot.
Garbrandt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garbrandt lands a body shot.
Garbrandt scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Souza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Souza scores with a body shot.
Garbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
That has opened up Ronaldo Souza's cut even more.
Souza checks a low kick from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Souza on the side of the head.
Souza is rocked!
Garbrandt lands a big right hook! Souza looks hurt but is still standing! Garbrandt lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Souza falls down and Garbrandt dives in with a huge hammer fist! Souza's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Garbrandt runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cody Garbrandt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Grace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakamura. That did some damage!
Nice cross by Nakamura.
Nice body kick there by Nakamura.
Grace stalks Nakamura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakamura's face. Nakamura staggers backwards, shaken.
Nakamura gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Nakamura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
Grace is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakamura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
A frustrated look appears on Grace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nakamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura has Grace pressed against the cage, preventing Grace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
Nakamura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grace is rocked!
Nakamura lands a body punch.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Grace 's eye.
Oh Grace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Grace seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Grace's ribcage. Grace let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamura pushes Grace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grace avoids it.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grace takes a shot to the head.
Grace prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Grace's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Grace drops to his knees and Nakamura pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
A victorious Nobuhiro Nakamura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30
214 lbs
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203 lbs
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Sagat!
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, Cain Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sagat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones wants to clinch up but Sagat keeps it at a distance.
Sagat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Sagat jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones tries to clinch but Sagat is having none of it.
Jones rushes Sagat and presses him up against the cage.
Sagat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sagat.
Sagat presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Sagat blocks with his arms.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sagat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sagat lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sagat.
Jones prevents a body shot from Sagat.
Sagat scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sagat.
Jones looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sagat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones is rocked!
Sagat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Sagat finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Sagat fails to land.
Sagat lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jones to his knees! Sagat keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Sagat!
Victor Sagat is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Victor Sagat thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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