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GAMMA#639 Bryant v Hika PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Newman (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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Newman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeBramalo scores with a body shot.
DeBramalo throws out a leg kick but Newman moves out of range and DeBramalo only half commits.
Newman moves out of range of the leg kick from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Newman.
Newman has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newman.
Newman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeBramalo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeBramalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeBramalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newman gets underhooks to prevent DeBramalo's takedown attempt.
Newman tries a body shot but DeBramalo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Newman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeBramalo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from DeBramalo fails to land.
Newman displaying some good clinch control by pressing DeBramalo up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Newman.
With the fighters up against the cage, DeBramalo throws an elbow but misses.
DeBramalo lands a knee to the body.
Newman tries a body shot but DeBramalo blocks it.
DeBramalo taking a breather.
Newman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeBramalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeBramalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Newman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. DeBramalo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newman can turn it around.
Newman tries to work over DeBramalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeBramalo.
Newman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
DeBramalo is not content to let Newman control the position.
DeBramalo wants to control but Newman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeBramalo wants to control but Newman postures up.
Newman swings around for an armbar but DeBramalo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Newman's guard.
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!
Newman looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeBramalo is one step ahead there.
Newman wants to hit a switch here but DeBramalo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newman there!
DeBramalo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Newman hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Newman is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newman looking for submissions off his back.
Newman is trying to control but can't.
DeBramalo prevents Newman from improving his position.
Newman trying to control from the bottom.
DeBramalo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
DeBramalo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeBramalo lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Newman landing strikes from the bottom.
DeBramalo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeBramalo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman looking for submissions off his back.
DeBramalo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Newman wants to control but DeBramalo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Newman blocks a leg kick.
Newman thuds his shin into the meat of DeBramalo's side.
Newman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Newman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Newman.
A head kick misses from Newman.
DeBramalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeBramalo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo lands a front kick.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
DeBramalo moves in looking to clinch but Newman pushes him off.
Newman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeBramalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newman manages to avoid it.
Newman takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Newman misses.
DeBramalo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Newman throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
DeBramalo stuns Newman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeBramalo throws out the jab.
Donk. DeBramalo catches Newman right on the button with a cross.
DeBramalo thuds his shin into the meat of Newman's side.
DeBramalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Newman blocks it.
DeBramalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Newman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeBramalo, as that shot connected.
DeBramalo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman shoots in but DeBramalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeBramalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
DeBramalo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo digs a good body shot into Newman's ribs.
DeBramalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newman's head.
Nice cross by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Newman tries to counter it with a takedown but DeBramalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newman misses with a looping left.
Quentin DeBramalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Newman scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Newman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Newman.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeBramalo.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch but DeBramalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeBramalo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Newman sprawls and moves away.
Newman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeBramalo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeBramalo with a jab.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newman.
DeBramalo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
DeBramalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Newman's head.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeBramalo has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
DeBramalo avoids a kick to the body.
DeBramalo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBramalo works the jab nicely.
DeBramalo misses with a wild combination.
Newman gets a takedown into half guard.
Newman works his way into side control.
Newman tries to move into full mount but can't pass DeBramalo's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newman.
DeBramalo lands the left hand.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeBramalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeBramalo throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
Newman with the counter takedown but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
DeBramalo avoids the head kick by Newman.
Newman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
DeBramalo catches Newman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DeBramalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeBramalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeBramalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Newman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo dips to his left and cracks Newman with an uppercut!
DeBramalo lands a leg kick that knocks Newman off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeBramalo circles away.
DeBramalo misses with the combination.
Newman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Newman. Those never looked like landing.
DeBramalo swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick but Newman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Newman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
Newman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeBramalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeBramalo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Newman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeBramalo with a jab.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBramalo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo instigates a clinch.
DeBramalo lands a nice uppercut.
Newman trying to control the position but instead, DeBramalo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newman into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from DeBramalo fails to land.
Paul Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeBramalo throws a head punch that misses.
DeBramalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, DeBramalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeBramalo throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from DeBramalo as the two fighters clinch.
Newman misses with a body punch.
DeBramalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Newman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Newman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DeBramalo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeBramalo lands with a right to the head.
DeBramalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeBramalo tries to work over Newman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeBramalo can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeBramalo.
Newman lands a shot to the body.
DeBramalo throws a head punch that misses.
DeBramalo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Newman is looking to control DeBramalo's arms but DeBramalo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newman has his back to the cage.
DeBramalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Newman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newman wants the takedown. DeBramalo is fighting it off but Newman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeBramalo's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo pulls Newman in close to prevent any damage.
Newman wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is keeping the position.
Quentin DeBramalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Newman preventing the sweep.
Newman throws a big right hand that misses.
Newman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Newman preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin DeBramalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeBramalo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok has chosen Killing in the name of... 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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30
210 lbs
14 - 10 - 1 |
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220 lbs
27 - 19 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandman looks for a takedown but Lodbrok sprawls well.
Sandman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lodbrok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lodbrok digs a good hook to Sandman's body.
Lodbrok tries to clinch up but Sandman circles away and keeps his distance.
Sandman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok clinches with his opponent.
Sandman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodbrok keeping control of the position.
Lodbrok trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman winds up and cracks Lodbrok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sandman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sandman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sandman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sandman lands a big elbow.
Lodbrok is rocked!
Lodbrok wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sandman.
Lodbrok wants to hold on but Sandman pushes him away.
Sandman looking to finish with strikes here!
Lodbrok tries to lock up and control but Sandman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sandman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sandman lands a big elbow.
Lodbrok is still in real trouble! Can Sandman finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandman postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lodbrok bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sandman and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Sandman!
After winning the bout, The Sandman 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Gorrila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Crushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Daniel Crushman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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262 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fat Gorrila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crushman throws a chopping leg kick but Gorrila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crushman shoots for a double leg takedown but Gorrila sprawls well. He's pushed Crushman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crushman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gorrila tries to clinch up.
Crushman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gorrila is able to avoid easily.
Gorrila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crushman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gorrila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gorrila digs a good body shot into Crushman's ribs.
Crushman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crushman cracks Gorrila with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gorrila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crushman was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorrila.
Crushman throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorrila throws a quick counter kick to the body but Crushman avoids it.
Gorrila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crushman defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorrila throws a series of punches but Crushman moves out of range.
Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorrila misses with a hook. Crushman ducked under it nicely.
And Crushman responds with a good body kick, but Gorrila manages to step out the way in time.
Crushman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorrila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crushman.
Gorrila misses with a looping right.
Crushman fails to land with a series of punches.
Gorrila pushes Crushman up against the cage in a clinch.
Gorrila prevents Crushman from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Crushman.
Crushman digs a right hand underneath Gorrila's ribcage. Gorrila let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gorrila is breathing heavily.
Crushman tries to work over Gorrila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crushman works on Gorrila's body with a couple of short punches.
Crushman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crushman tests Gorrila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crushman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crushman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crushman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crushman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gorrila rather than just go for the knockout.
Gorrila ducks straight into an uppercut from Crushman and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gorrila manages to regain guard straight away.
Gorrila is rocked!
It looks like Fat Gorrila has been cut.
Crushman passes Gorrila's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh Gorrila is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crushman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gorrila sees it coming and defends easily.
Crushman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crushman is trying to work for a kimura but Gorrila is defending well.
Gorrila seems to have got his legs back now.
Crushman passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila is letting Crushman control him for a moment.
Crushman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crushman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gorrila is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gorrila gets back to half guard.
Gorrila is looking to improve his position.
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.
Crushman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gorrila sees it coming and defends easily.
Crushman passes to full mount!
Crushman is looking to work his way around to Gorrila's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Crushman is working for a guillotine from mount but Gorrila frees his head quite easily.
Crushman moves to the back position.
Gorrila is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fat Gorrila's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gorrila tries to land a leg kick but Crushman saw it coming and moves away.
Crushman lands a body shot.
Gorrila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crushman moves away from the strike by Gorrila.
Crushman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crushman.
Gorrila on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crushman.
Crushman misses the jab.
Gorrila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crushman. Crushman obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Crushman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorrila.
Gorrila avoids the body shot from Crushman.
As Crushman looks to move away, Gorrila throws a big counter combo but Crushman just gets out of the way.
Gorrila ducks under a wild hook from Crushman.
Crushman connects with the punch.
Crushman throws a jab when Gorrila was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Gorrila tumbling to the canvas!
Gorrila trying to keep a closed guard but Crushman is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crushman looking to sit in guard and control but Gorrila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gorrila wants to control from the top but Crushman keeps moving.
Crushman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorrila is aware though and is defending well.
Gorrila preventing the sweep.
Crushman working for a triangle but Gorrila defends it easily.
Daniel Crushman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila is sitting in close to Crushman's body. Crushman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gorrila is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gorrila is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Crushman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Crushman!
A less than humble Daniel Crushman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Powell's choice of entrance music: 8 Mile. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Callum Pagnozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Powell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
Pagnozzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pagnozzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Powell wants to clinch.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Pagnozzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pagnozzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pagnozzi tries to land a front kick but Powell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Powell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Donk. Powell catches Pagnozzi right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Powell.
Powell clobbers Pagnozzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Powell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pagnozzi on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pagnozzi missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell closes the distance and pushes Pagnozzi back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi is trying to force a seperation but Powell has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Powell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pagnozzi has Powell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Powell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell misses with some punches.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pagnozzi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Powell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pagnozzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell pushes Pagnozzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
Powell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pagnozzi leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pagnozzi.
A head punch on the inside from Pagnozzi fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi prevents a body shot from Powell.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
Pagnozzi breaks from the clinch.
Powell throws a nice looking combination but Pagnozzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimi Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses the shot to the body.
Powell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Powell blocks a low kick nicely.
Powell walks into a jab.
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pagnozzi has time to react.
Powell throws a series of punches but Pagnozzi avoids them all with ease.
Powell moves into the clinch successfully.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Pagnozzi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pagnozzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Powell lands with a short shot to the head.
Pagnozzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Powell.
Pagnozzi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Pagnozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell prevents a body shot from Pagnozzi.
Powell blocks a body shot from Pagnozzi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards.
A short right from Pagnozzi on the inside.
Pagnozzi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Powell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pagnozzi gets through Powell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pagnozzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pagnozzi is trying to drag Powell to the mat but Powell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pagnozzi taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Good body shot from Powell.
Pagnozzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pagnozzi is looking for a takedown.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell cracks Pagnozzi with a nice body shot.
Pagnozzi is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pagnozzi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Pagnozzi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Powell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
Pagnozzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pagnozzi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Powell can turn it around.
Powell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Powell working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pagnozzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Pagnozzi feinted with a counter takedown.
Jimi Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell misses with a few strikes there.
Pagnozzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Powell wants to clinch up but Pagnozzi keeps it at a distance.
Pagnozzi throws a body kick that misses.
Pagnozzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pagnozzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pagnozzi connects with a solid leg kick.
Pagnozzi jabs Powell right on the nose. Powell blinks but takes it well.
Pagnozzi with a nice cross.
Pagnozzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell instigates a clinch.
Pagnozzi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pagnozzi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pagnozzi thows a huge punch but Powell dodges it nicely.
Powell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi is just content to waste time from the top position. Powell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pagnozzi wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Pagnozzi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pagnozzi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pagnozzi is fighting to break Powell's control of his arms but Powell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Pagnozzi from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pagnozzi throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Powell holds on and takes a little breather.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Powell keeping full guard, as Pagnozzi tries to pass.
Pagnozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Powell gets a clinch.
Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Powell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pagnozzi.
Powell is working Pagnozzi over against the cage.
Jimi Powell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pagnozzi lands a body shot.
Pagnozzi is working for takedown but Powell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pagnozzi is defending well.
Pagnozzi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pagnozzi tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Pagnozzi back against the cage.
Pagnozzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pagnozzi scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Powell blocks a body shot from Pagnozzi.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Powell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pagnozzi blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pagnozzi misses with a punch to the body.
Powell tries to work over Pagnozzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pagnozzi.
Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Pagnozzi misses.
An inside leg kick from Pagnozzi misses.
Pagnozzi throws a push kick but Powell slaps the foot to one side.
Powell wants to counter with a clinch but Pagnozzi pushes him away.
Powell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Powell wants to clinch.
Powell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab.
A head kick lands from Pagnozzi that sends Powell to the canvas. Powell tries to scramble back to his feet but Pagnozzi brings him back down into side control.
The strikes coming from Pagnozzi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Pagnozzi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Powell moves into range and clinches up with Pagnozzi.
Powell gets underhooks to prevent Pagnozzi's takedown attempt.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powell is looking to clinch but Pagnozzi is avoiding it.
A big left from Pagnozzi misses.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Pagnozzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pagnozzi's elbow.
Powell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pagnozzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pagnozzi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Powell is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Pagnozzi wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Powell as Pagnozzi tries to tie him up.
Pagnozzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards.
Pagnozzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pagnozzi fails to land.
Pagnozzi has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Powell gets through Pagnozzi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Pagnozzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pagnozzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pagnozzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses.
Powell forces Pagnozzi back against the cage and clinches.
Pagnozzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell lands with a left to the head.
Pagnozzi blocks a body shot from Powell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Pagnozzi.
Powell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Pagnozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Pagnozzi.
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Pagnozzi.
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Pagnozzi. That snapped Powell's head back.
Powell tries to clinch there but Pagnozzi circles away.
Powell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pagnozzi in his tracks.
Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pagnozzi.
Powell lands a slapping body shot.
Pagnozzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pagnozzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi 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!
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Pagnozzi takes a shot to the head.
Pagnozzi is looking for a takedown.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pagnozzi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Powell is trying to maintain a safe position but Pagnozzi gets an underhook and turns Powell into the cage.
Pagnozzi throws a head punch that misses.
Powell lands a body punch.
Pagnozzi goes for a takedown attempt but Powell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Powell saw that one coming.
Powell rushes Pagnozzi and presses him up against the cage.
Pagnozzi wants a takedown.
Pagnozzi tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Pagnozzi back against the cage.
Powell blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Powell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Powell!
After winning the bout, Jimi Powell 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Champ Kind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kind's entrance music is Afternoon Delight. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Kind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Randall Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagg is looking to clinch.
Flagg tries to land a body kick
and Kind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flagg misses with a lunging right hand
and Kind counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kind.
Flagg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Kind misses.
Kind turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flagg throws a hook to the side of Kind's head but Kind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kind attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flagg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kind finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flagg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kind pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flagg is out of range and Kind settles back down.
Kind wants to land a leg kick but Flagg is out of range.
Kind throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flagg misses with a looping left.
Kind throws a big counter combination but Flagg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kind tries a low kick but Flagg avoids it.
Kind takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kind throws a punch but it's blocked by Flagg.
Kind misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kind tries a body shot but Flagg blocks it.
Kind has a couple of punches blocked by Flagg.
Kind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kind pushes Flagg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kind blocks an uppercut.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Flagg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flagg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kind struggles to land a body shot inside as Flagg controls his hands.
Kind tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
Kind scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flagg.
Kind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kind throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kind lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg misses with some punches.
Flagg scores with a shot to the side of Kind's head.
Flagg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kind backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Flagg fails to land.
Kind pushes Flagg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kind.
Kind lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kind misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kind digs a right hand underneath Flagg's ribcage. Flagg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kind.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind lands an uppercut.
Kind lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kind.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kind.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Kind.
Kind lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kind blocks an uppercut.
Kind swings wildly with an uppercut but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kind.
Kind scores with a shot to the side of Flagg's head.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Kind.
Kind tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kind blocking some punches.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kind lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kind tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kind struggles to land a body shot inside as Flagg controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kind fails to land.
Kind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kind.
Kind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg misses with some punches.
Kind misses with the head strike.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind pushes Flagg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kind misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kind.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Kind.
A body shot lands from Kind.
Kind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flaggs head.
Kind tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kind.
Nice body punch from Kind.
Flagg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kind misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kind throws a head punch that misses.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kind stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flagg.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Kind dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Flagg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flagg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kind throws a head kick that misses.
Kind lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kind throws the kick towards the body but Flagg avoids it.
Kind lands a head kick. Flagg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kind tried to counter with a leg kick but Flagg avoided it.
Kind avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kind fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flagg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kind looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kind tries to clinch up
and Flagg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kind throws out a leg kick but Flagg moves out of range and Kind only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind throws a looping overhand right but Flagg ducks down to avoid it.
Kind moves forwards but Flagg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kind tries to land a body kick
and Flagg counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Kind is looking to slow Flagg down with leg kicks.
Kind gets a clinch.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg scores with a shoulder strike.
Kind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kind scores with a shoulder strike.
Kind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kind is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Flagg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kind lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kind blocking some punches.
Kind lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kind lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Kind misses with some punches.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Flagg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kind blocks an uppercut.
Kind is trying to stall.
Kind works on Flagg's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg misses with some punches.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Flagg tries to throw a body punch but Kind avoids it by throwing Flagg back against the cage.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kind tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flagg throws a head punch that misses.
Champ Kind has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kind lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Kind misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Kind scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flagg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kind digs a right hand into Flagg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flagg's gas tank.
Flagg is breathing heavily.
Kind lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kind.
A nice left hand lands by Kind.
Kind misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Kind.
Kind swings wildly with an uppercut but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kind lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kind gets through Flagg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kind tries to throw a body punch but Flagg avoids it by throwing Kind back against the cage.
Kind stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kind lands with a right to the head.
Kind lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kind.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kind.
Flagg misses with some punches.
Kind digs a right hand underneath Flagg's ribcage. Flagg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg lands an uppercut.
Kind working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kind creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kind has Flagg pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kind scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flagg is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kind.
Flagg is still on wobbly legs! Can Kind finish him?
Flagg being controlled against the cage.
Flagg seems to have recovered his senses.
Kind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kind scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kind softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flagg's elbow.
Kind pushes Flagg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kind lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Kind throws a big uppercut that drops Flagg! More strikes from Kind and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Flagg lies dazed against the cage as Kind celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Champ Kind!
A relieved looking Champ Kind thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Nomad. Nazaryan has chosen DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami as his entrance music. 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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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrique Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Nazaryan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nazaryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Ramos is looking to counter punch.
Ramos looks for the body kick but Nazaryan saw that one coming.
Ramos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Nazaryan slams his shin into Ramos's torso.
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Ramos.
A jab from Ramos finds it's way through Nazaryan's defenses.
Ramos misses with an uppercut. Nazaryan saw that one coming.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
Ramos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramos throws the kick towards the body but Nazaryan avoids it.
Ramos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nazaryan's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos trying to control the action but Nazaryan is working from the bottom.
Nazaryan tries to roll over but Ramos keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazaryan's head.
Ramos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nazaryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramos is looking to take a break and control but Nazaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan is trying to control but can't.
Ramos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ramos trying to control the pace.
Nazaryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramos.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazaryan's head.
Ramos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ramos throws a strike but Nazaryan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ramos throws a big right hand that misses.
Nazaryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Ramos tried to counter with a leg kick but Nazaryan avoided it.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos tried to counter with a leg kick but Nazaryan avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Ramos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nazaryan will feel that in the morning.
Nazaryan misses with a looping right.
Ramos gets tackled into the cage by Nazaryan. Nazaryan maintains the clinch.
Ramos misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan blocks an elbow strike from Ramos.
Ramos gets through Nazaryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramos.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Nazaryan lands a nice uppercut.
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 fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Ramos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ramos scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ramos.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramos working aggressively here.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan pushes Ramos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good leg kick by Ramos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramos.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramos walks into a left hand.
Ramos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nazaryan.
Ramos slips a straight right by Nazaryan.
Ramos lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a straight right.
Donk. Ramos catches Nazaryan right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Nazaryan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan moves out of range of the body kick from Ramos.
Ramos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramos - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Nazaryan sprawls well.
Henrique Ramos is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throws a sloppy head kick and Nazaryan moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan blocks the body kick.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ramos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramos should have avoided that one.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the body kick from Ramos.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ramos cracks Nazaryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramos lands a right hook to the body.
Ramos is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
Ramos misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramos!
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a high kick!
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Nazaryan lands a body shot.
Nazaryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
Ramos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nazaryan is trying is best to control the position here.
Nazaryan tries to get to full guard but Ramos has control of the leg.
Ramos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramos is trying to control the action in half guard but Nazaryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nazaryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage.
Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazaryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazaryan has Ramos pulled in close to control his posture.
Nazaryan keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ramos shoots for a double leg takedown but Nazaryan sprawls well. He's pushed Ramos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice uppercut there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses the jab.
Nazaryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazaryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ramos.
Ramos walks into a stiff left hand from Nazaryan.
Ramos dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
Nazaryan jabs Ramos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Ramos lands a really nice looking cross but Nazaryan seems unphased.
Nazaryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramos. Ramos obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramos lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Ramos.
Nazaryan jabs Ramos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nazaryan throws the kick towards the body but Ramos avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramos. That's going to slow Nazaryan down.
Ramos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Henrique Ramos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ramos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ramos throws a nice head kick!
No joy there for Ramos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
Ramos lands with a good body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ramos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan scores with a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramos or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazaryan, which made it look bad.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Ramos.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nazaryan - the referee stops the clock and Ramos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nazaryan. Ramos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Nazaryan cracks Ramos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Nazaryan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Nazaryan is predictable there
and Ramos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nazaryan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range.
Ramos scores with a nice strike.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Nazaryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nazaryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos scores with a shot to the body.
Ramos shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Nazaryan finds it's way through Ramos's defenses.
Ramos throws out a leg kick but Nazaryan moves out of range and Ramos only half commits.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
A solid body kick from Ramos.
Good standup being displayed there by Nazaryan as he connects with a hook.
Ramos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Ramos.
Ramos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramos scoring well with a low kick there.
Nazaryan misses with a looping right.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazaryan misses with the body kick
and Ramos counters with a shoot takedown. Nazaryan fights it but they end up in guard.
Ramos throws a strike but Nazaryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nazaryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramos wants to sweep here but Nazaryan controlling him for the moment.
Henrique Ramos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos pulls Nazaryan in close to prevent any damage.
Ramos is working an open guard so Nazaryan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nazaryan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramos.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazaryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramos can pounce on him.
Nazaryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramos as he connects with a hook.
Nazaryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramos takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Ramos defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nazaryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramos is rocked!
Nazaryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Ramos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos seems to have got his legs back now.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramos digs a good body shot into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nazaryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazaryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Ramos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Ramos!
A relieved looking Henrique Ramos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Vrej Nazaryan was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Verama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verama has chosen Swing It Away as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Verama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKenzie misses with a looping left.
Verama throws a shot to the body.
McKenzie tries to clinch up but Verama circles away and keeps his distance.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Verama cracks McKenzie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been informed that Verama has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McKenzie misses with a wild body shot.
Verama 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.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McKenzie tries a low kick but Verama avoids it.
McKenzie misses with a hook
and Verama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKenzie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenzie defending well as Verama loads up on a big left hand.
McKenzie clinches up against the cage.
Verama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama throws a push kick but McKenzie slaps the foot to one side.
Verama throws a hook to the side of McKenzie's head but McKenzie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Verama.
McKenzie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verama on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the liver by McKenzie. Beautiful body shot.
Verama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Verama scores with a hook to the body. McKenzie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Verama misses
and McKenzie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Verama.
Verama lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenzie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A lazy left from McKenzie finds it's target.
McKenzie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verama thuds his right hand into McKenzie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verama lands with an uppercut that bounces McKenzie off the cage and back into range.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenzie slips under a jab from Verama.
Verama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Verama lunges at McKenzie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McKenzie's hand.
Verama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McKenzies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McKenzie avoids the body shot from Verama.
McKenzie throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Verama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verama slips a straight right by McKenzie.
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.
McKenzie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McKenzie tries to clinch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verama cracks the inside of McKenzie's front leg.
Verama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verama missing with a left hand there. McKenzie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKenzie.
Verama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
McKenzie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McKenzie cracks Verama with an open hand slap.
McKenzie throws a series of punches but Verama avoids them all with ease.
Verama connects with a jab.
McKenzie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Verama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Verama lands a nice looking body shot.
McKenzie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Verama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McKenzie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verama avoids the body shot from McKenzie.
Verama misses with an uppercut
and McKenzie counters with a three punch combo that has Verama backing up. Verama nods at McKenzie to acknowledge the strikes.
Verama connects with a right hand. McKenzie shakes it off.
McKenzie checks a leg kick nicely.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Verama tenderised McKenzie's leg. McKenzie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verama manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McKenzie on his heels. He'll look to pass McKenzie's guard now, I'm sure.
Verama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McKenzie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Verama has McKenzie in his guard.
Verama keeping moving, preventing McKenzie from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
That's time! McKenzie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McKenzie has time to react.
Verama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKenzie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verama throws out the jab.
McKenzie tries to clinch but Verama is having none of it.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McKenzie misses with a low kick.
McKenzie takes a jab right on the kisser.
McKenzie moves out of range of the body kick.
McKenzie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verama misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of McKenzie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Verama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKenzie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verama connects with an inside leg kick.
Verama throws out a powerful jab.
McKenzie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKenzie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McKenzie throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verama misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from McKenzie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKenzie throws out a loose jab but Verama uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
McKenzie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verama on the side of the head.
Verama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie closes the distance and pushes Verama back into the cage.
A hook to the body from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a shoulder strike.
McKenzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Verama controls his hands.
Verama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McKenzie working aggressively here.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Verama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Verama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKenzie takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Verama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Verama.
Verama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKenzies head.
McKenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verama backwards.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie blocks a body shot from Verama.
McKenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Verama uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
Verama tries to pull guard but McKenzie holds him up against the cage and eventually Verama drops back down to his feet.
McKenzie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verama jumps guard and drags McKenzie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Verama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McKenzie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Verama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKenzie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Verama is trying to control the position but McKenzie postures up.
Verama looking for a triangle here. McKenzie is fighting it but it looks tight! Verama pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McKenzie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hector Verama!
A relieved looking Hector Verama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Gumption (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenta Yuudai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gumption!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption.
Gumption ducks straight into an uppercut from Yuudai and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gumption manages to regain guard straight away.
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
Yuudai throwing strikes from guard but Gumption blocks nicely.
Gumption is pulling down on Yuudai's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gumption looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuudai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gumption works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yuudai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Gumption is adopting a defensive guard.
Yuudai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gumption blocks a jab.
Yuudai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Yuudai. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumption blocks a jab.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.
We've been informed that Gumption has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gumption keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yuudai.
Yuudai swinging wildly here.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
Gumption moves out of range of the strikes.
Yuudai cracks Gumption with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Yuudai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
And Gumption responds with a good body kick, but Yuudai manages to step out the way in time.
Yuudai throws a sloppy head kick and Gumption moves out of range easily.
Gumption swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gumption circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.
Gumption takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yuudai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Yuudai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gumption circles away quickly and effectively.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Gumption. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gumption.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption moves into range and clinches up with Yuudai.
Yuudai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gumption avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Yuudai.
Yuudai is looking to clinch but Gumption is avoiding it.
Yuudai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumption can pounce on him.
Gumption instigates a clinch.
Yuudai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yuudai breaks from the clinch.
Gumption scores with a decent looking hook.
Yuudai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Yuudai - just one landing.
Gumption throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gumption blocks a leg kick.
Gumption scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumption tries to land a front kick but Yuudai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gumption slips under a jab from Yuudai.
Yuudai doesn't manage to clinch there - Gumption circles away.
Gumption is looking to slow Yuudai down with leg kicks.
Yuudai closes the distance and clinches up with Gumption, looking for a takedown. Yuudai pushes Gumption against the cage but Gumption circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gumption lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gumption scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yuudai throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Yuudai misses with a body shot.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuudai moves in looking to clinch but Gumption pushes him off.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut. Gumption saw that one coming.
Gumption throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yuudai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Yuudai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yuudai lands a big shot that drops Gumption! Can he finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai lands a couple of elbows.
Gumption pushes Yuudai off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gumption thumps Yuudai with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai misses with a right hand
and Gumption counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yuudai just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuudai throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. Yuudai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gumption throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Yuudai misses.
Gumption scores with a three punch combo!
Yuudai throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Gumption connects with a nice looking jab.
Gumption moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yuudai throws a big shot that misses.
Yuudai moves out of range as Gumption throws a body kick.
Gumption misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuudai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gumption on the side of the head.
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gumption manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Gumption. That snapped Yuudai's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Gumption's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab from Gumption.
Yuudai throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuudai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption checks a leg kick.
Gumption wants to counter with a clinch but Yuudai pushes him away.
Yuudai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumption. Gumption circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Yuudai moved away.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gumption sprawls well. Gumption wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yuudai gets slowly back to his feet.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gumption.
Yuudai misses with a looping right.
Gumption lands a head shot.
Gumption lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gumption gets a clinch.
Gumption scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumption lands a right hand.
Gumption keeps control of Yuudai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gumption manages to break the clinch.
Gumption blocks a head kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gumption moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yuudai misses with a double jab.
Gumption slips a straight right by Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut.
Yuudai throws a shot from downtown. Gumption moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yuudai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gumption scores with a push kick.
Gumption swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yuudai.
Yuudai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from Gumption.
Gumption darts in and clinches Yuudai up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumption.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption just leaning against Yuudai, taking a breather.
Gumption lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumption working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Gumption as the two fighters clinch.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption lands with a left to the head.
Gumption keeps control of Yuudai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuudai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Yuudai walks into a left hand.
Gumption rushes Yuudai and presses him up against the cage.
Gumption slowing the pace effectively.
Yuudai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gumption has him pressed against the cage.
Yuudai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gumption lands an uppercut.
Gumption lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
A short right from Gumption on the inside.
Yuudai is rocked!
Gumption dips a shoulder and cracks Yuudai with a mighty uppercut! Yuudai falls back against the cage and Gumption unloads with a barrage of strikes! Yuudai is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gumption screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ON TAP 160Q Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastiaan Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curry comes to the cage accompanied by Molly Malone - The Dubliners. Sebastiaan Rutten has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arthur Curry's chin.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastiaan Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Curry misses
and Rutten counters with an outside leg kick.
Curry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rutten cracks Curry with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rutten has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Curry to stand back up!
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Curry throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curry lands with an overhand left.
Rutten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Curry misses with an uppercut. Rutten saw that one coming.
Rutten moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Curry misses
and Rutten counters with a solid body kick.
Rutten slips a straight right by Curry.
As Curry backs off Rutten throws a huge counter combo but Curry manages to avoid it all.
Curry scores with the left hand. Rutten knows he should have avoided that one.
Rutten lands a big head kick that sends Curry tumbling to the mat! Rutten takes a step backwards and waves Curry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Curry is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rutten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rutten! Curry is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastiaan Rutten!
A victorious Sebastiaan Rutten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Arthur Curry was interviewed post fight and said 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just naked sparring with ur mamma thats it...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerbert Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hongi Hika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryant comes to the cage accompanied by I just wanna. Hongi Hika acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerbert Bryant!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hongi Hika!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hika misses the shot to the body.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hika misses with a hook
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hika scores with a punch to the head.
Bryant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hika lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Hika on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hika stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hika wants it to stay on the feet.
Bryant dips to his left and cracks Hika with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hika is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bryant scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hika to see if he's OK.
Hika on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hika gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bryant is pressing down on Hika's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hika is holding on for now.
Hika is staying active underneath Bryant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hika looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hika slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bryant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bryant trying to control but Hika is working from the bottom.
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hika is pulling down on Bryant's head. It's preventing any offense from Bryant, at least for the moment.
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.
Bryant trying to control but Hika is working from the bottom.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hika pulls Bryant in close to prevent any damage.
Bryant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hika seems keen to control Bryant's posture.
Bryant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hika has hold of Bryant's hands but Bryant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bryant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bryant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hika is trying to maintain the position but Bryant is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hika defending well though.
Hika tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg.
Bryant working over Hika with some ground and pound. Hika looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hika is rocked!
Bryant works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hika tries to lock up and control but Bryant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Bryant! Hika is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Gerbert Bryant 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.
Hongi Hika was interviewed post fight and said 'This is bullshit, that bastard have bribed the judges, i won that fight!'.
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