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RFC 31: The Big Bang PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Gagnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cisowianka Naleczowianka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gagnon comes to the cage accompanied by Hand Clap by Fitz and the Tantrums. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gavin Gagnon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cisowianka Naleczowianka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gagnon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses.
Naleczowianka slaps away a takedown attempt from Gagnon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naleczowianka. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagnon throws a series of strikes that have Naleczowianka backpedaling.
It looks like Cisowianka Naleczowianka has been cut.
Gagnon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Naleczowianka circles away quickly and effectively.
Naleczowianka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gagnon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naleczowianka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gagnon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naleczowianka scores with a punch to the head.
Naleczowianka throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon misses with a double jab.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses.
Gagnon is looking for a counter combo.
Naleczowianka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gagnon throws a right and a left that Naleczowianka avoids nicely.
Naleczowianka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gagnon throws a series of punches but Naleczowianka avoids them all with ease.
Gagnon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gagnon fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon throws a solid leg kick but Naleczowianka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gagnon.
Naleczowianka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naleczowianka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gagnon swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Naleczowianka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gagnon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gagnon jabs Naleczowianka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gagnon misses with the combination.
Naleczowianka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Naleczowianka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Naleczowianka.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naleczowianka manages to avoid it.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Gagnon moves out of range easily.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naleczowianka misses the shot to the body.
Naleczowianka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gagnon avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Gagnon moves out of range easily.
Gagnon misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka thuds his shin into the meat of Gagnon's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Gagnon. Those never looked like landing.
Gagnon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Naleczowianka circles away quickly and effectively.
Naleczowianka avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Naleczowianka throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon throws a nice looking combination but Naleczowianka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gagnon swings for the body but Naleczowianka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Naleczowianka does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Naleczowianka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Naleczowianka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gagnon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naleczowianka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gagnon is looking to wear down Naleczowianka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Naleczowianka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
Gagnon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gagnon fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gagnon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gagnon moves out of range of the strikes.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Gagnon moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gagnon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gagnon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Naleczowianka circles away quickly and effectively.
Naleczowianka misses with a body kick.
Naleczowianka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a sloppy head kick
and Naleczowianka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gagnon throws a body punch but Naleczowianka moves out of range.
Naleczowianka slips a jab and a cross from Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a few strikes there.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gagnon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gagnon looks to land a combination but Naleczowianka avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naleczowianka slips a jab and a cross from Gagnon.
Naleczowianka moves away from the strike by Gagnon.
Gagnon looks to land a combination but Naleczowianka avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Gagnon moves out of range easily.
Gagnon throws a jab but it's blocked by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gagnon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Naleczowianka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Gagnon moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naleczowianka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gagnon darts in looking for a takedown but Naleczowianka gets double underhooks and turns Gagnon into the cage.
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gagnon lands with a nice body punch.
Naleczowianka lands a body shot.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naleczowianka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cisowianka Naleczowianka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gagnon misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka misses with an uppercut.
As Naleczowianka looks to move away, Gagnon throws a big counter combo but Naleczowianka just gets out of the way.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gagnon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Naleczowianka sprawls and moves away.
Naleczowianka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gagnon throws a combination that misses
and Naleczowianka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gagnon misses with a wild combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Naleczowianka!
A punch combination from Gagnon misses.
Naleczowianka misses with a body shot.
Gagnon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Naleczowianka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naleczowianka was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Naleczowianka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naleczowianka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gagnon momentarily.
Naleczowianka scoring well with a low kick there.
Naleczowianka blocks a head kick by Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka throws a nice head kick!
Gagnon avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
Gagnon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naleczowianka backs up against the cage.
Naleczowianka misses with a hook. Gagnon ducked under it nicely.
Gagnon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Naleczowianka misses with a head kick.
Gavin Gagnon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick but Gagnon moves out of range.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Gagnon.
Naleczowianka connects with a single shot there.
Naleczowianka lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gagnon throws a right and a left that Naleczowianka avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naleczowianka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Naleczowianka desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gagnon stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Naleczowianka to get to his feet.
Gagnon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gagnon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Naleczowianka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gagnon throws a right and a left that Naleczowianka avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon misses with a wild combination.
Naleczowianka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gagnon misses with a double jab.
Naleczowianka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gagnon swinging wildly here.
Gagnon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gagnon tests Naleczowianka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Naleczowianka swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gagnon tries to bum rush Naleczowianka with a series of wild strikes but Naleczowianka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gagnon drops his hands momentarily and Naleczowianka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Gagnon moves out of range easily.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Gagnon moves out of range easily.
Gagnon avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
Gagnon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheers as Naleczowianka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gagnon doesn't seem phased though.
Gagnon cracks Naleczowianka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gagnon misses with a wild combination.
Gagnon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Naleczowianka tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naleczowianka. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagnon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naleczowianka backs up against the cage.
Naleczowianka throws a front kick that sends Gagnon stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gagnon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Naleczowianka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon checks a low kick from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gagnon at a distance.
Naleczowianka lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cisowianka Naleczowianka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cisowianka Naleczowianka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Naleczowianka tries a head kick but it misses.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses.
Gagnon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naleczowianka backs up against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Naleczowianka. Beautiful body shot.
Gagnon avoids the body shot from Naleczowianka.
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gagnon gets the takedown into side control.
Gagnon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Naleczowianka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Naleczowianka is trying to control Gagnon's posture but Gagnon avoids it.
Gagnon tries for a kimura but Naleczowianka is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gagnon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Naleczowianka rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gagnon's guard! Nice work there by Naleczowianka!
Naleczowianka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gagnon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gagnon, not yet.
Naleczowianka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gagnon misses with a body shot.
Naleczowianka swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gavin Gagnon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cisowianka Naleczowianka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon swinging wildly here.
Naleczowianka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naleczowianka scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gagnon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gagnon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naleczowianka scores with a head kick. Gagnon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Naleczowianka is looking to chop away at Gagnon's legs.
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gagnon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gagnon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Naleczowianka counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naleczowianka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gagnon avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gagnon misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Gagnon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Gagnon misses.
Gagnon lands a right hook to the body.
Gagnon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Naleczowianka on his heels. He'll look to pass Naleczowianka's guard now, I'm sure.
Naleczowianka wants to get back to his feet but Gagnon passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naleczowianka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gagnon.
Naleczowianka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gagnon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon wants to pass to mount but Naleczowianka is defending the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagnon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Naleczowianka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gagnon.
Naleczowianka is trying to get back to full guard.
Gagnon is looking for a kimura but Naleczowianka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gagnon to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cisowianka Naleczowianka.
I've got Naleczowianka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cisowianka Naleczowianka!
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RATING
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Mata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chosu McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Mata has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitor Mata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chosu McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady looking to score a takedown here. Mata is defending well but McGrady drives through and ends up in Mata's guard.
McGrady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGrady tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
McGrady working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGrady working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGrady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGrady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGrady postures up in Mata's guard and throws a big left but Mata blocks it.
Mata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGrady looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGrady chips away with some ground and pound.
McGrady throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mata is rocked!
McGrady arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mata's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chosu McGrady!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Pang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Thorton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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21
132 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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20
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Pang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micky Thorton!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pang is looking to score with low kicks.
Thorton shoots in looking for a takedown. Pang tries to sprawl out of it but Thorton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorton dives in for a single leg takedown but Pang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thorton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thorton lands in his opponent's guard.
Pang is looking to stand back up but Thorton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorton wants to take a breather but Pang is having none of it.
Thorton is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pang is trying to control but can't.
Thorton trying to control from half guard but Pang is working away.
Thorton is taking a breather. Pang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thorton works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee warns Pang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thorton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pang squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thorton trying to control but Pang is having none of it.
Pang wants to control but Thorton is having none of it.
Thorton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pang wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pang is looking to escape.
Pang tries to reverse the position but Thorton maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Thorton.
Thorton punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorton lands a big shot there that rocks Pang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thorton lands a big shot there that rocks Pang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thorton looking to control but Pang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thorton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pang?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pang can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Thorton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thorton misses with an uppercut.
Thorton tries for a takedown but Pang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Pang.
Thorton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pang's half guard.
Thorton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Micky Thorton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thorton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pang's head.
Thorton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorton wants to take a breather but Pang is having none of it.
Thorton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thorton lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thorton in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorton trying to control the action but Pang is working from the bottom.
Thorton controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pang moves into full guard.
Pang wants to stand up but Thorton is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Thorton dives in for a single leg takedown but Pang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorton moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorton's coach down at MM eh Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thorton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pang throws a lazy head kick
and Thorton counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pang is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorton has double underhooks.
Pang working hard to break the clinch.
Thorton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pang defending well as Thorton loads up on a big left hand.
Thorton shoots in and gets a takedown into Pang's guard.
Pang has his feet on Thorton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pang.
No joy there for Thorton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorton misses with a takedown
and Pang counters with a big head kick but Thorton shrugs it off.
Lee Pang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Thorton.
Pang misses with a kick to the body
and Thorton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pang wants to get back to his feet.
Thorton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thorton wants to pass to mount but Pang is defending the position.
Pang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pang trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pang taking some punishment here, with Thorton in his half guard.
Thorton working over Pang with some ground and pound. Pang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pang is in trouble now - Thorton has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorton lands a nice shot to the head.
Thorton trying to control but Pang is having none of it.
Thorton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pang has worked his arm free - good work by Pang!
Thorton trying to control the action but Pang is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Micky Thorton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pang swings for the body but Thorton moves out of range.
Lee Pang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pang avoids the body shot from Thorton.
Pang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pang looks to land a combination. Thorton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thorton counters with a shoot takedown. Pang fights it but they end up in guard.
Thorton controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorton is pushing down on Pang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pang is fighting to maintain full guard but Thorton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thorton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorton stalling.
Pang is trying to stand back up but Thorton is controlling him
Thorton is looking to take a break and control but Pang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thorton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thorton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thorton lands strikes from half guard.
Thorton controlling the action here.
Thorton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee Pang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pang pushes Thorton off looking to stand but Thorton dives back in and keeps control.
Thorton wants to take a breather but Pang is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pang looks to land a combination but Thorton avoids it well.
Thorton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee Pang is winning the standup battle so far.
Pang misses with a double jab
and Thorton counters with a takedown into side control.
Thorton working the ground and pound.
Pang tries to bench press Thorton off him but Thorton keeps the position.
Thorton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pang keeps working.
Thorton throws an elbow but Pang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thorton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thorton working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorton is looking to take a break and control but Pang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Micky Thorton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thorton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micky Thorton!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Micky Thorton made sure he mentioned Nuggetori's Nutritionals , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshavir Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akihiro Gomi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arshavir Nazaryan's chin.
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150 lbs
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157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akihiro Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshavir Nazaryan!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Gomi.
Nazaryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gomi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nazaryan working the head with strikes.
Gomi defending against the ground and pound.
Gomi is looking for a sweep.
Nazaryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazaryan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan with the ground and pound but Gomi regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nazaryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomi keeps working.
Nazaryan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazaryan wants to pass the guard but Gomi is defending well.
Gomi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nazaryan throwing strikes but missing.
Nazaryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nazaryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazaryan stops Gomi from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomi as he avoids it easily.
Gomi tries to sprawl but Nazaryan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nazaryan with the ground and pound but Gomi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazaryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomi wants to stand but Nazaryan is controlling the position.
Nazaryan trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazaryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomi swivels and escapes.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown but Gomi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akihiro Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arshavir Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomi misses the jab.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nazaryan trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Nazaryan crashes against the mat.
Nazaryan throws a strike aimed at the side of Gomi's head but Gomi avoids it well.
Nazaryan is trying to move to mount but Gomi reverses beautifully and ends up in Nazaryan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nazaryan is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nazaryan stops Gomi from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akihiro Gomi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nazaryan fails with the takedown
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazaryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomi moves into the clinch.
Gomi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gomi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazaryans head.
A head punch on the inside from Gomi fails to land.
Nazaryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot in the inside from Gomi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gomi is trying to keep an underhook but Nazaryan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gomi is refusing to be controlled, as Nazaryan sits in half guard.
Nazaryan throwing shots but Gomi is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazaryan thows a huge punch but Gomi dodges it nicely.
Gomi is trying to stand back up but Nazaryan is controlling him
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gomi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazaryan.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nazaryan moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Nazaryan gets a double leg takedown into Gomi's guard.
Nazaryan postures up in Gomi's guard and throws a big left but Gomi blocks it.
Nazaryan landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan is stalling in the full guard.
Gomi is looking to stand up but Nazaryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazaryan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Nazaryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nazaryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan throws a strike but Gomi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nazaryan striking off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nazaryan is on top in guard.
Nazaryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazaryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomi is looking to stand up but Nazaryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazaryan looking to sit in guard and control but Gomi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gomi postures up.
Gomi stopping the sweep attempt from Nazaryan.
Gomi stands up from Nazaryan's guard - Gomi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nazaryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akihiro Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arshavir Nazaryan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomi walks into a jab.
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gomi kicks Nazaryan off and gets to his feet.
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 Akihiro Gomi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gomi scores with a punch to the head.
Gomi swats away the attempt to clinch by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Nazaryan moved out of range.
Nazaryan shoots in and drives through. Gomi sprawls well.
Nazaryan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nazaryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomi's head.
Nazaryan thows a huge punch but Gomi dodges it nicely.
Gomi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nazaryan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nazaryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomi's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan drops an elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Nazaryan is keen to just control but Gomi is a slippery customer.
Gomi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan thows a huge punch but Gomi dodges it nicely.
Nazaryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomi is staying active underneath Nazaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nazaryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nazaryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nazaryan wants to control but Gomi is keeping him busy.
Arshavir Nazaryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazaryan.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown but Gomi shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gomi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nazaryan fails with the takedown.
Akihiro Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arshavir Nazaryan.
Gomi scores with a nice strike.
Nazaryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Nazaryan darts in looking for a takedown but Gomi gets double underhooks and turns Nazaryan into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomi pinned against the cage. Gomi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akihiro Gomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomi throws a push kick but Nazaryan slaps the foot to one side.
Gomi stuffs the takedown attempt from Nazaryan. Nazaryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nazaryan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gomi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nazaryan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Arshavir Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazaryan throwing shots but Gomi is blocking nicely.
Nazaryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nazaryan throws a strike but Gomi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nazaryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomi, not yet.
Nazaryan throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akihiro Gomi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gomi, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihiro Gomi!
In defeat, Arshavir Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I made mistakes. I'll see him again.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alton Brewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashid Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alton Brewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rashid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewski throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Magomedov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brewski misses with a combination
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Brewski.
Brewski swinging wildly here.
Brewski tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Alton Brewski has been cut.
Brewski shoots in and gets a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Brewski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewski working some strikes from top position.
Magomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brewski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Brewski 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brewski misses with a double jab
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brewski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brewski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brewski thinking.
Rashid Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brewski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brewski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brewski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Brewski fails with the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brewski thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alton Brewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brewski is breathing heavily.
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!
Brewski throws a combination that misses
and Brewski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brewski misses with a combination
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewski throws a combination that misses
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brewski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brewski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brewski misses with a combination
and Magomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brewski thinking.
Brewski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alton Brewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magomedov counters with an inside leg kick.
Brewski misses with a body shot
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brewski misses with a combination
and Magomedov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brewski! Magomedov lets Brewski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Brewski is rocked!
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!
Brewski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Magomedov counters with a huge right that knocks Brewski out cold! Magomedov is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Magomedov!
Rashid Magomedov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sesto D Ippolito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saki comes to the cage accompanied by Shredder's Suite. D Ippolito has chosen Squeeze- Cool for Cats as his entrance music. Oroku Saki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oroku Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sesto D Ippolito!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Ippolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saki.
D Ippolito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by D Ippolito. Beautiful body shot.
Saki throws the left hand but D Ippolito avoids the punch easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that D Ippolito has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
D Ippolito moves away from the strike by Saki.
D Ippolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saki was well out of range. Poor timing from D Ippolito.
Saki dips to his left and cracks D Ippolito with an uppercut!
Saki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Ippolito moves away.
D Ippolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And D Ippolito tries to counter it with a takedown but Saki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saki takes a swing at D Ippolito's ribcage but misses.
D Ippolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Ippolito manages to avoid it.
D Ippolito slips a jab and a cross from Saki.
A little jabbing left from D Ippolito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oroku Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Ippolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saki manages to avoid it.
Saki drives through and clinches with D Ippolito against the cage.
D Ippolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Ippolito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saki smiles and moves away.
Saki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saki throws a series of punches but D Ippolito avoids them all with ease.
Saki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
D Ippolito has closed the distance and engaged Saki in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Saki.
Saki tries a body shot but D Ippolito blocks it.
Saki lands an elbow just above D Ippolito 's eye.
Saki tries a body shot but D Ippolito blocks it.
Saki lands an elbow inside that D Ippolito shrugs off.
Saki tries to work over D Ippolito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with D Ippolito's elbow.
D Ippolito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
D Ippolito jumps guard.
D Ippolito has a closed guard, preventing Saki from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D Ippolito pushes a forearm under Saki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Saki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sesto D Ippolito!
Sesto D Ippolito took some time post fight to say the following; 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alvey Kulina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Hostetter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kulina might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2 Pac - California Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvey Kulina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Hostetter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulina looks to land a combination but Hostetter avoids it well.
Hostetter throws a counter combo.
Kulina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hostetter circles away quickly and effectively.
Kulina bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Kulina has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hostetter is trying to get back to half guard.
Hostetter regains half guard.
Hostetter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hostetter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kulina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kulina winds up and cracks Hostetter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hostetter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kulina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kulina connects with a nice short shot to Hostetter's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kulina 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.
Kulina decides to stand and escape the position.
Kulina throws a big shot that misses.
Hostetter misses with a double jab
and Hostetter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Hostetter - just one landing.
Kulina avoids the head kick by Hostetter.
Kulina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hostetter.
Nice shot lands for Hostetter.
Nice jab there from Kulina.
Ivan Hostetter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hostetter lands with an overhand left.
Ivan Hostetter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Kulina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulina throws out a loose jab but Hostetter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulina connects with the punch.
Hostetter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kulina.
Hostetter throws a big shot that misses.
Hostetter lands a head kick!
Kulina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kulina is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hostetter! Kulina is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Hostetter!
Our winner, Ivan Hostetter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Alvey Kulina had this to say: 'I just wanna tell my fan sorry for losing to this chump tonite but his bitch just gave me the best blow job "EVER" backstage. I had no energy she suck it all out of me. I just didn't have enough to stop his takedowns tonite SORRY GUYS!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kampatimar Shankariya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BAMF! - Bring back the pit. 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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294 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kampatimar Shankariya!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shankariya scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Ali Reem has been cut.
Shankariya connects with a looping right hand.
Reem tries to clinch but Shankariya moves out of range.
Shankariya throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Shankariya has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reem is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Reem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shankariya.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reem.
A slow jab from Shankariya misses its intended target.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shankariya! But no joy.
Reem dodges the punch combination from Shankariya.
It looked like Reem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankariya misses with a looping left.
Shankariya feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reem sprawling to the canvas! Reem rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shankariya finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankariya shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Reem takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Shankariya sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Reem bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kampatimar Shankariya!
Our winner, Kampatimar Shankariya, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ali Reem spoke after the fight, saying 'How can I lose against this guy twice? I have to change my gym and camp..'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Derks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derks has chosen The Reckless And The Brave as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Derks!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a hook.
Derks throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson throws a body punch but Derks moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson cracks Derks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Derks ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Jack Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Derks finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Derks moves away.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Derks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Derks throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Derks throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson cracks Derks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson slips under a jab from Derks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Derks.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Derks.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Derks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Derks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Derks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee asks Derks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Derks prefers to stall for the moment though.
Derks is working to tighten his grip on Johnson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Johnson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Derks is really squeezing tight and eventually Johnson passes out! Derks breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nate Derks!
Nate Derks is the new featherweight champion!
Nate Derks tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drako Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Eddie Bravo. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
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160 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanzo Hasashi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo dives in for a single leg takedown but Hasashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hasashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drako Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo shoots and misses
and Hasashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bravo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hasashi tests Bravo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hasashi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Hasashi.
Hasashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bravo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hasashi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bravo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drako Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hasashi as he avoids it easily.
Bravo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hasashi's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hasashi keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Hasashi pulls Bravo in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bravo is controlling him.
Bravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bravo won't allow Hasashi to sweep him here.
Bravo 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.
Bravo prevents Hasashi from getting back to his feet.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Hasashi.
Hasashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bravo is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hasashi throws a shot to the body.
Hasashi throws a body punch but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hasashi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but Hasashi avoids it well and moves away.
Bravo shoots in for a double leg but Hasashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Hasashi.
Hanzo Hasashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo dives in for a single leg takedown but Hasashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bravo misses with a takedown
and Hasashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hasashi.
Hasashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hasashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Hasashi.
Hasashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hasashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hasashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hasashi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hasashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bravo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but Hasashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bravo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hasashi lands with a right to the head.
Hasashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hasashi cracks Bravo with a nice body shot.
Bravo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hasashi smiles and moves away.
Hasashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bravo looks for a takedown but Hasashi sprawls well.
Hasashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bravo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hasashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bravo is rocked!
Hasashi throws a body punch but Bravo moves out of range.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hasashi has closed the distance and engaged Bravo in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hasashi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bravo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hasashi smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Hasashi as Bravo shoots in.
Bravo seems to have got his legs back now.
Hasashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Bravo goes for a double leg but Hasashi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hasashi continues to drive forward.
Hasashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt - Hasashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hasashi misses with a body shot.
Hasashi instigates a clinch.
Bravo jumps guard but Hasashi stands there with Bravo around his waist. Bravo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bravo blocks a body shot from Hasashi.
A nice left hand lands by Hasashi.
Hasashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hasashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hasashi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Hasashi dominated that 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.
Hasashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bravo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hasashi circles away.
Hasashi has Bravo up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hasashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bravo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hasashi after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Hasashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hasashi.
Hasashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo prevents a body shot from Hasashi.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Hasashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Bravo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drako Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Hasashi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Hasashi.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but Hasashi has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Hasashi won't allow it.
Bravo fails to pull guard.
Bravo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hasashi just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hasashi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasashi lands a body shot.
Hasashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bravo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hasashi has Bravo pushed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hasashi.
A nice left hand lands by Hasashi.
Bravo jumps guard but Hasashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hasashi cracks Bravo with a nice body shot.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Hasashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Bravo drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasashi.
Bravo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hasashi smiles and moves away.
Bravo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi stuffs the takedown.
Bravo sets himself, and Hasashi steps forward looking for the clinch! Bravo avoids it this time.
Bravo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hasashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bravo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bravo doesn't seem bothered though.
Hasashi drops his shoulder and cracks Bravo with a huge uppercut! Bravo goes down! Can Hasashi finish him?
Bravo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hasashi is aware though and is defending well.
Hasashi lands a couple of elbows.
Hasashi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hasashi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hasashi loads up on a big left hand. Bravo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hasashi looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bravo can't hide his disappointment, as Hasashi celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanzo Hasashi!
Hanzo Hasashi took some time post fight to say the following; 'That's what should have happened in the first fight; I should have won the belt; but now i'm gonna go into isolation'.
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RATING
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