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StrikeForce Union #30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otocanin Zmija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Otocanin Zmija!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zmija scores with a nice head shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zmija has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Machado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zmija dives in and scores a takedown into Machado's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Machado's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Machado seems keen to control Zmija's posture.
Zmija with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zmija defends it easily.
Machado trying to control the position.
Zmija postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zmija throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zmija gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zmija would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zmija wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Zmija stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Zmija wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zmija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zmija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zmija works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zmija lands strikes from half guard.
Machado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zmija scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machado pulls Zmija in close to prevent any damage.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Zmija from controlling successfully.
Zmija passes Machado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Zmija drops an elbow to the side of Machado's head.
Machado is looking to control Zmija's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machado avoid being mounted?
Zmija wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zmija thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zmija seems to be working for a kimura but Machado defends the submission attempt.
Machado is staying active underneath Zmija, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zmija is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zmija controlling the action here.
Zmija throws a strike but Machado avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zmija passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zmija scores with a couple of short elbows.
Machado wants to control but Zmija postures up.
Zmija landing a few strikes.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zmija is trying to get an arm triangle but Machado is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zmija is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otocanin Zmija 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.
Zmija darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zmija is looking for a kimura but Machado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zmija to get the leverage.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado is staying active underneath Zmija, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is pressing down on Zmija's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zmija manages to get himself to full guard.
Zmija controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Otocanin Zmija has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zmija looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machado passes into half guard.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zmija has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zmija manages to get to full guard.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Zmija manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machado manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zmija pushes down on Machado's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zmija with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Zmija is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zmija in particular looking to stall.
Machado won't allow Zmija to pass to mount.
Zmija is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zmija is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zmija is just content to waste time from the top position. Machado takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zmija trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Zmija is proving a slippery customer.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Zmija from controlling successfully.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zmija wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Zmija looking to sit in guard and control but Machado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zmija is trying to keep Machado in close.
Zmija has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Machado forces his way into half guard.
Zmija has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zmija is looking to improve his position.
Machado 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.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zmija has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Zmija is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Otocanin Zmija will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zmija is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machado's half guard.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zmija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zmija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zmija passes Machado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zmija is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by Zmija.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmija keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zmija is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machado regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zmija is aware though and is defending well.
Zmija tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zmija working some strikes from top position.
Zmija controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zmija wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zmija's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zmija is on top in guard.
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zmija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zmija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zmija slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Zmija from controlling successfully.
Zmija sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machado's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmija trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zmija trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Zmija trying to pass the guard but Machado defending well.
Zmija thows a huge punch but Machado dodges it nicely.
Zmija looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado wants to control but Zmija is keeping busy.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Otocanin Zmija is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zmija not doing much here.
Let's hope that Zmija 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado gets a double leg takedown into Zmija's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otocanin Zmija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zmija winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otocanin Zmija!
Otocanin Zmija bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heribert Bosch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krishna Pariyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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181 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heribert Bosch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Krishna Pariyar!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pariyar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Krishna Pariyar has been cut.
Bosch lands a big head kick that sends Pariyar tumbling to the mat! Bosch takes a step backwards and waves Pariyar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pariyar throws a leg kick but Bosch checks it.
Bosch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pariyar just manages to avoid it.
Pariyar takes one to the side of the head.
Pariyar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Pariyar is predictable there
and Bosch counters with a stiff right hand.
Pariyar is still on wobbly legs! Can Bosch finish him?
That has opened up Krishna Pariyar's cut even more.
Bosch connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Pariyar covering up! Bosch comes in with a big uppercut and Pariyar goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Heribert Bosch!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Bullwinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate blaring out of the sound system. 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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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rollo Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Bullwinkle!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullwinkle misses with a straight left.
Bullwinkle tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bullwinkle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullwinkle.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bullwinkle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bullwinkle misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bullwinkle won't be happy with that.
Bullwinkle tries to escape but Gracie is in control.
Bullwinkle seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Gracie moves into full mount!
Bullwinkle wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bullwinkle tries to buck Gracie off so he can stand up but Gracie has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Bullwinkle falls backwards, slamming Gracie to the mat but Gracie holds on tight! Bullwinkle is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rollo Gracie!
Rollo Gracie retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Rollo Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Sklemin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Sklemin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Sklemin. Those never looked like landing.
Winston feints the counter takedown.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Winston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sklemin misses the shot to the body.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Sklemin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winston dives in for a single leg takedown but Sklemin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sklemin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winston scrambles back to his feet.
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Sklemin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Winston moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Winston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Winston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winston wants to control but Sklemin is keeping him busy.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Sklemin's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklemin is looking to escape.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sklemin to regain full guard.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sklemin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Sklemin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Sklemin!
Sklemin postures up.
Winston has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Diamond Warrior Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Winston working for a triangle but Sklemin defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston has his feet on Sklemin's thighs here. He's pushed Sklemin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sklemin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Harry Winston started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger comes to the cage accompanied by Enter The Spingbok Ninja. Roger Machado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 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 Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Machado!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Kruger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been told by Kruger's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machado drives through with a takedown into Kruger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger, not yet.
Machado forces his way into half guard.
Kruger is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruger avoid being mounted?
Kruger wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger is trying to control but can't.
Machado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kruger trying to control but Machado postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Kruger is defending well.
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kruger managing to control the position.
Machado wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Kruger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Machado trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
Machado dives in and grabs Kruger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes down on Machado's head and hops out.
Kruger throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Kruger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dustin Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Machado.
Machado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roger Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruger lands a glancing blow to the side of Machado's head.
Kruger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruger.
Dustin Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruger sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kruger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruger scores with a jab to the body.
Machado looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machado needs to keep his hands up - Kruger had a free shot at his head there.
Kruger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Kruger, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Kruger against the cage but Kruger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Kruger.
That has opened up Roger Machado's cut even more.
Kruger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruger.
Machado goes for a double leg but Kruger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kruger continues to drive forward.
Kruger thinks about countering with a head kick.
Machado takes one on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruger.
Kruger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado's head.
Kruger scores with a decent looking hook.
The cut above Roger Machado's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kruger is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Machado flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Machado is out cold! Kruger holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dustin Kruger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Schubert - Ave Maria. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinicius Costa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isaac Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Curtis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Curtis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Costa misses
and Curtis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Curtis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Costa lands with a slapping head kick.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Curtis down.
Costa misses with a leg kick
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
Curtis scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Curtis.
It looks like Vinicius Costa has been cut.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Curtis.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
Costa moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa scores with a head kick. Curtis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Curtis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Costa prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Costa fails to pull guard.
Costa blocking some punches.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Costa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Costa.
Costa trying to land knees to the body.
Curtis gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Costa tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Costa jumps guard but Curtis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis lands a body punch.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Costa tries to pull guard but Curtis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa digs a right hand into Curtis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curtis's gas tank.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Curtis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the cage.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costa jumps into guard, dragging Curtis to the mat.
Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curtis defends well.
Costa wants to improve his position but instead Curtis has moved into half guard.
Costa wants to get back to full guard.
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa wants to sweep but Curtis has passed to side control!
Costa is being controlled here.
Curtis stands up.
Curtis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Costa counters with a big head kick but Curtis shrugs it off.
Costa throws a low kick but Curtis avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Costa cracks the inside of Curtis's front leg.
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curtis's calf.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis checks a leg kick.
Costa thumps Curtis with a low kick.
Curtis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Curtis cracks Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa misses with a leg kick
and Curtis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vinicius Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa tried to counter with a leg kick but Curtis avoided it.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Curtis works Costa's body with a nice hook.
Curtis misses with a body shot
and Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Curtis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Costa tried to counter with a leg kick but Curtis avoided it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curtis is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Curtis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costa thinking.
A shot to the liver by Curtis. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
Costa throws a counter high kick but Curtis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Curtis throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Costa tried to counter with a leg kick but Curtis avoided it.
Costa connects with an inside leg kick.
Curtis jabs Costa right on the nose. Costa blinks but takes it well.
Costa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Costa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Curtis is out of range and Costa settles back down.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Costa avoids it with no problem.
Curtis forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
Curtis looking to slow down the pace here.
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCosta.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Costa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis is looking to clinch.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costa throws a counter high kick but Curtis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Costa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Curtis with a hook.
Curtis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Costa misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Costa's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Curtis checks a leg kick.
Curtis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Good work by Curtis as he checks the leg kick.
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa slips a straight right by Curtis.
Costa moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis misses the jab.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Costa slams his shin into Curtis's torso.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Curtis avoids the head kick by Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is looking to land body kicks.
Curtis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Curtis swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Costa is looking to chop away at Curtis's legs.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
A head kick by Costa misses
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curtis is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costa throws a body kick that misses
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Costa.
Curtis connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa slips a jab from Curtis.
Costa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curtis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Curtis forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Curtis.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa is trying to stall.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis scores with a hook.
Costa throws a lazy head kick
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Curtis doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Costa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Costa throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
Costa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Curtis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Costa misses
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curtis forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Curtis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Curtis with a hook.
That kick from Costa tenderised Curtis's leg. Curtis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Curtis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Curtis.
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
Costa connects with a leg kick. Curtis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis cracks Costa with an open hand slap.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Costa tries to work over Curtis's front leg with a kick but Curtis checks it.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Costa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Curtis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Curtis connects with a crisp jab.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Costa is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Costa's ribs.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCosta.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Costa.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Curtis.
Costa is looking to chop away at Curtis's legs.
Curtis jabs at Costa's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Curtis pushes Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Isaac Curtis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Costa misses with the head strike.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis pushes Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Costa is rocked!
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Costa 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.
Curtis leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Curtis.
Costa seems to have got his legs back now.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Curtis lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Curtis.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Costa's ribcage. Costa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Curtis cracks Costa with a nice body shot.
Costa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curtis.
Curtis pushes Costa against the cage. Curtis is working some dirty boxing. Curtis pushes off with a quick right hook! Costa goes down! Costa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Curtis moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Curtis!
Isaac Curtis is the new lightweight champion!
Isaac Curtis made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Finally, a victory. I was very close to hanging up m gloves permanently. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarkhan Naranbaatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Naranbaatar has chosen Batzorig Vaanchig as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naranbaatar throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Naranbaatar won't be happy with that.
Naranbaatar is trying to improve his position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naranbaatar keeps working.
Naranbaatar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naranbaatar pulls his head out easily.
Naranbaatar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Naranbaatar 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully.
Naranbaatar won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is trying to hold Naranbaatar in close to prevent damage but Naranbaatar has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Naranbaatar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Naranbaatar showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to control Naranbaatar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Naranbaatar is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie gets full guard.
Naranbaatar is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Naranbaatar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Naranbaatar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naranbaatar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Naranbaatar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Naranbaatar needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Naranbaatar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naranbaatar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Naranbaatar lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Naranbaatar is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ramon Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naranbaatar keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naranbaatar is keeping the position for now.
Naranbaatar has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Naranbaatar 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.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Naranbaatar prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
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.
Naranbaatar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Naranbaatar is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Naranbaatar is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie moves to the back position.
Naranbaatar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Naranbaatar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie is trying to stick to Naranbaatar's back but Naranbaatar is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Naranbaatar.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Naranbaatar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naranbaatar lands a couple of digs.
Naranbaatar preventing the sweep.
Naranbaatar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
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 Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Naranbaatar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Naranbaatar thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Naranbaatar's guard.
Naranbaatar trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Naranbaatar is looking to improve his position.
Naranbaatar won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Naranbaatar tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Naranbaatar moves into full guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naranbaatar is keeping the position for now.
Naranbaatar is trying to keep Gracie in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie moves out of range as Naranbaatar throws a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Naranbaatar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naranbaatar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naranbaatar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naranbaatar looking for a triangle here. Gracie is fighting it but it looks tight! Naranbaatar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gracie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Tarkhan Naranbaatar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Troy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes to the cage accompanied by Fivefold – Broken. Troy Palmer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
140 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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18
143 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Palmer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bordignon Miyao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palmer at a distance.
Palmer throws the left hand but Bordignon Miyao avoids the punch easily.
Bordignon Miyao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Palmer in his tracks.
Bordignon Miyao dives in for a single leg takedown but Palmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bordignon Miyao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bordignon Miyao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Palmer.
Bordignon Miyao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmer.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Bordignon Miyao avoids them all with ease.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bordignon Miyao moves into the clinch.
Bordignon Miyao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmer lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bordignon Miyao tries for a takedown but Palmer manages to get underhooks.
Bordignon Miyao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Palmer is pressed up against the cage. Bordignon Miyao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Palmer down to the mat. Palmer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Troy Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bordignon Miyao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Palmer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bordignon Miyao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Palmer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bordignon Miyao on the ground.
Bordignon Miyao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palmer, who protects the arm well.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position but Palmer is working away.
Bordignon Miyao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Palmer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bordignon Miyao but great work by Palmer.
Palmer working away.
Bordignon Miyao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Palmer wants to stand but Bordignon Miyao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palmer defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palmer defends well.
Palmer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bordignon Miyao is proving hard to escape from.
Palmer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palmer manages to get himself to full guard.
Bordignon Miyao won't allow Palmer to get back to his feet.
Bordignon Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Palmer is retaining full guard.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet but Bordignon Miyao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bordignon Miyao wants to pass the guard but Palmer is keeping the position.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bordignon Miyao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Bordignon Miyao 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bordignon Miyao passes Palmer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bordignon Miyao prevents Palmer from standing back up.
Bordignon Miyao wants to take a breather but Palmer is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bordignon Miyao has his takedown stuffed
and Palmer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmer misses the jab.
Palmer leaves Bordignon Miyao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bordignon Miyao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palmer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bordignon Miyao throws out the jab.
Bordignon Miyao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Palmer misses with a body punch.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Palmer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bordignon Miyao's elbow.
Palmer throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao can't get the takedown.
Troy Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Palmer after a bit of a struggle.
Bordignon Miyao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Palmer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bordignon Miyao blocks an uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Palmer fails to land.
Bordignon Miyao has Palmer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Palmer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bordignon Miyao tries to score a body lock takedown but Palmer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bordignon Miyao is breathing heavily.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
Troy Palmer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Palmer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Bordignon Miyao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao dodges an elbow strike from Palmer.
Palmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bordignon Miyao blocks an uppercut.
Palmer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Palmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bordignon Miyao can do to turn this around?
Palmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Palmer working aggressively here.
Palmer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bordignon Miyao can't get the takedown.
Palmer pushes Bordignon Miyao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Palmer fails to land.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer gets underhooks to prevent Bordignon Miyao's takedown attempt.
Palmer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Palmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bordignon Miyao.
Palmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Palmer throws an elbow but misses.
Palmer tries to throw a body punch but Bordignon Miyao avoids it by throwing Palmer back against the cage.
Palmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Palmer misses with an elbow strike.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Bordignon Miyao blocks an uppercut.
Palmer misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao looking for a takedown.
A short left from Palmer.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palmer throws a head punch that misses.
Palmer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Palmer fails to land.
Palmer tries to work over Bordignon Miyao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palmer can't find room to land a body shot as Bordignon Miyao controls the action.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Bordignon Miyao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmer working aggressively here.
Bordignon Miyao takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Palmer 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.
Palmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bordignon Miyao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to clinch.
Palmer throws a body shot but no joy.
Bordignon Miyao just misses with a punch to the body.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao dives in for a single leg takedown but Palmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bordignon Miyao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bordignon Miyao is defended easily by Palmer.
Troy Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao.
Palmer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bordignon Miyao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Palmer rather than just go for the knockout.
Bordignon Miyao wants to clinch up but Palmer keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in for a double leg but Palmer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bordignon Miyao walks into a jab.
Bordignon Miyao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Palmer lands with a right and another and another! Bordignon Miyao is in big trouble! Palmer lands again and this time it's lights out for Bordignon Miyao! A quality knockout there for Palmer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Troy Palmer!
Troy Palmer is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Troy Palmer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Purple Aki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Piana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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28
204 lbs
18 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Purple Aki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Piana!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piana misses with a few strikes there.
Aki ducks under a wild hook from Piana.
Piana missing with a left hand there. Aki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piana cracks Aki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Piana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.
Piana cracks Aki with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Aki tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Piana pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Aki is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Piana!
Rich Piana is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Rich Piana started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Quinn Mcdonagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
284 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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29
324 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Quinn Mcdonagh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn Mcdonagh throws a combination. Pereira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Quinn Mcdonagh throws a good cross that connects.
Quinn Mcdonagh pounces like a tiger and cracks Pereira with a vicious hook! Pereira is down but not out! Quinn Mcdonagh follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Quinn Mcdonagh!
James Quinn Mcdonagh is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath James Quinn Mcdonagh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Marcus Pereira spoke after the fight, saying 'My doctor says it's not good for my health fighting at this weight... so I'm gonna retire, 'cause I want to keep eating like a madman!'.
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