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RISE 8 - Lord vs Diaz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Slaughter (ranked 4640 p4p, 481 weight class) and Malus Moore (ranked 4869 p4p, 493 weight class). Malus Moore will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malus Moore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws a head kick but Slaughter moves out of range.
Slaughter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moore manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slaughter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slaughter won't allow Moore to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter forces his way into half guard.
Moore is trying to stand back up but Slaughter is controlling him
Slaughter moves nicely into side control.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slaughter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Slaughter throws an elbow but Moore slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slaughter is controlling him well.
Moore parries the strikes from Slaughter easily there. Slaughter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moore to escape.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slaughter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slaughter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Slaughter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Slaughter landing a few strikes.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Slaughter crashes against the mat.
Slaughter 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.
Moore parries the strikes from Slaughter easily there. Slaughter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moore to escape.
The strikes coming from Slaughter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Slaughter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Slaughter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Moore is trying to buck Slaughter off.
Slaughter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Moore defending against the ground and pound.
Slaughter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Moore managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Moore on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slaughter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Slaughter in side control, throwing shots but Moore defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Slaughter.
Slaughter working the head with strikes.
Moore avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slaughter.
Slaughter wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Slaughter lands a few punches from side control.
Moore is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slaughter is controlling him well.
Slaughter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moore tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter looking to finish with strikes here!
Moore avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Moore blocking the ground and pound.
Slaughter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moore can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Slaughter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore taking shots to the head.
Moore taking shots to the head.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter 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.
Moore tries to land a body kick
and Slaughter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slaughter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slaughter throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
Slaughter not doing much here.
Slaughter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Slaughter with a couple of short strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter is landing with some decent strikes but Moore is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Slaughter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaughter unloads with some shots from mount but Moore bucks and avoids them well.
Slaughter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Moore because Slaughter loaded up on that one.
Moore is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slaughter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter tries to control but Moore wriggling away.
Slaughter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Slaughter landing punches.
Slaughter looking to ground and pound but Moore is blocking nicely.
Slaughter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Slaughter looking to finish with strikes here!
Slaughter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Slaughter lands a heavy elbow.
Slaughter lands a nice shot to the head.
Moore wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Moore wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter trying to control but Moore is having none of it.
Slaughter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Slaughter thowing shots but they're missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Slaughter punching from mount but Moore doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Slaughter with a couple of short strikes.
Slaughter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Slaughter throwing strikes here but Moore is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Slaughter landing strikes from the mount.
Moore is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Slaughter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Moore is rocked!
BOOM! Slaughter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Moore is still in real trouble! Can Slaughter finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Slaughter.
A big strike lands for Slaughter! That's really hurt Moore and he's turned his back - Slaughter keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Slaughter jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Slaughter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Farina (ranked 4280 p4p, 442 weight class) and Zzz Zzz (ranked 8400 p4p, 646 weight class). The key to victory for Mario Farina has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Farina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zzz Zzz!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zzz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zzz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Farina counters with a stiff right hand.
Farina sends Zzz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Farina is motioning to the referee to let Zzz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zzz with a poor takedown
and Farina counters with a huge left! Zzz is in big trouble! He's backing up but Farina isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zzz from any more damage. A dominating finish by Farina!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Farina!
A very excited looking Mario Farina made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jazz Clementine (ranked 5874 p4p, 410 weight class) and André 3000 (ranked 7088 p4p, 437 weight class). 3000 has chosen So Fresh N So Clean as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jazz Clementine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, André 3000!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
3000 looks for the body kick but Clementine saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clementine. 3000 does a little dance to reset his feet.
3000 tries to clinch but Clementine moves out of range.
3000 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clementine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clementine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 3000 was well out of range. Poor timing from Clementine.
Clementine lands a nice looking body shot.
Clementine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
3000 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
3000 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
3000 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clementine finds it's way round the side to connect with 3000's head.
3000 moves away from the strike by Clementine.
Clementine throws a hook but 3000 avoids it easily.
Clementine misses the body punch
and 3000 counters with a body kick that stops Clementine in his tracks momentarily.
3000 lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
3000 cracks Clementine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clementine darts in and clinches 3000 up against the cage.
Clementine lands a right hand.
Clementine lands a shoulder strike.
Clementine lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Clementine.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Clementine uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clementine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of 3000s head.
Clementine blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Clementine.
Clementine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning 3000 up against the cage.
Clementine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clementine lands a right hand.
Clementine gets through 3000's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clementine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clementine lands with a short shot to the head.
Clementine avoids a wild elbow strike from 3000.
3000 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clementine's elbow.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Clementine.
Clementine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clementine lands a left hand that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
3000 can't find room to land a body shot as Clementine controls the action.
Clementine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Clementine - that landed with a thud.
Clementine gets through 3000's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clementine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
3000 misses with the head strike.
Clementine just leaning against 3000, taking a breather.
3000 throws a punch but it's blocked by Clementine.
Clementine lands with a right to the head.
Clementine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
3000 is rocked!
Clementine lands a nice uppercut.
3000 is still on wobbly legs! Can Clementine finish him?
Clementine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clementine content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clementine digs a right hand into 3000's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on 3000's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clementine.
Clementine lands a right hand that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Clementine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clementine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clementine lands a nice shot to the body.
3000 looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from 3000 fails to land.
Clementine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clementine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Clementine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Clementine lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Clementine.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clementine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
3000 misses with a punch to the body.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Clementine.
Clementine unloads with a big right hand that wobbles 3000! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Clementine is unloading with more strikes now! 3000 drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jazz Clementine!
In his post fight interview, Jazz Clementine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Slater (ranked 4335 p4p, 347 weight class) and Zardu Hasselfrau (ranked 5613 p4p, 405 weight class). Hasselfrau is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Guardians Inferno. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zardu Hasselfrau!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasselfrau is looking to clinch.
Slater throws the left hand but Hasselfrau avoids the punch easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slater.
Slater controls the position from side control.
Slater prevents Hasselfrau from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater is trying to get an arm triangle but Hasselfrau is defending well.
Slater happy to just control the position for now.
Slater tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slater has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselfrau wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Slater is trying to get an arm triangle but Hasselfrau is defending well.
Slater tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slater has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Slater looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slater is trying to get an arm triangle but Hasselfrau is defending well.
Slater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hasselfrau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hasselfrau being controlled for a moment.
Slater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hasselfrau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hasselfrau being controlled for a moment.
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hasselfrau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hasselfrau, who protects the arm well.
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slater is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hasselfrau's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that round.
That's time! Slater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slater loads up on a big right hand but Hasselfrau slips the punch.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hasselfrau.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hasselfrau sprawls and moves away.
Hasselfrau moves out of range as Slater strikes.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasselfrau manages to avoid it.
Hasselfrau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Slater feinted with a counter takedown.
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Slater throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hasselfrau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hasselfrau throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Slater feints and as Hasselfrau raises his hands in defense, Slater changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater passes Hasselfrau's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tim Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasselfrau is in trouble now - Slater has advanced to mount!
Slater content just to control the position here.
Slater looking to secure an arm triangle but Hasselfrau defends it well.
Slater looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hasselfrau trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselfrau is controlling an arm, preventing Slater from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Slater has hold of Hasselfrau's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hasselfrau manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater working for a submission but Hasselfrau is keeping him at bay.
Hasselfrau prevents Slater from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselfrau prevents Slater from taking his back.
Slater content just to control the position here.
Slater jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hasselfrau manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Slater tries to advance to mount but Hasselfrau denies him.
That's four 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.
Hasselfrau is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hasselfrau is being controlled here.
Slater definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slater advances nicely into full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater working for a submission but Hasselfrau is keeping him at bay.
Slater content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Slater keeps the fight on the outside.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Hasselfrau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Slater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hasselfrau prevents Slater from improving position.
Hasselfrau seems a little lost for a moment, as Slater dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slater content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselfrau wants to get back to his feet but Slater drags him back down.
Slater slows the pace down.
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hasselfrau, who protects the arm well.
Slater tries to move to mount but Hasselfrau blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slater advances nicely into full mount.
Slater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slater working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Slater jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hasselfrau manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've been informed that Hasselfrau has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hasselfrau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slater passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hasselfrau!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater won't let Hasselfrau get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Slater is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hasselfrau is surviving well by controlling Slater's body position as best he can.
Hasselfrau is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Slater moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hasselfrau has worked his arm free - good work by Hasselfrau!
Slater is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hasselfrau will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zardu Hasselfrau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hasselfrau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hasselfrau, who protects the arm well.
Tim Slater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slater controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slater 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Slater!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Slater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Mateo Suarez (ranked 8080 p4p, 471 weight class) and CJ Sapphire (ranked 8436 p4p, 489 weight class). CJ Sapphire is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Mateo Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, CJ Sapphire !
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapphire stuffs the takedown attempt from Suarez. Suarez gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sapphire ! But no joy.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Sapphire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sapphire lands with a right hand.
Suarez misses with a takedown
and Sapphire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Mateo Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Sapphire .
Suarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt - Sapphire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sapphire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Suarez looks for a takedown but Sapphire sprawls well.
Suarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Suarez shoots in for a double leg but Sapphire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez dives in and scores a takedown into Sapphire 's guard.
Sapphire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sapphire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suarez postures up.
Suarez lands a couple of digs.
Sapphire looking for a guillotine here but Suarez defends easily.
Sapphire is looking for a triangle but Suarez pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapphire is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
Suarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suarez lands a couple of elbows.
Suarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sapphire has his foot on Suarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Suarez stands up over Sapphire , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent 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!
Suarez stands up over Sapphire , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez postures up and lands a big shot to Sapphire 's brow.
Suarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suarez postures up.
Sapphire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suarez trying to control but Sapphire is working from the bottom.
Sapphire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suarez defends well.
Suarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sapphire 's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sapphire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suarez is aware though and is defending well.
Sapphire is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
Suarez advances position into side control!
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Sapphire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sapphire tries to buck Suarez off but Suarez is having none of it.
Sapphire is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Suarez drops an elbow to the side of Sapphire 's head.
Suarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sapphire missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but CJ Sapphire will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Suarez misses with a right hand
and Sapphire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Sapphire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donk. Sapphire catches Suarez right on the button with a cross.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Sapphire to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Mateo Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Sapphire counter with a right hand.
Suarez takes one to the side of the head.
Sapphire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sapphire trying his best to control but Suarez has mounted him.
Suarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Suarez lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sapphire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sapphire tries to hold on but Suarez pushes him away.
Suarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sapphire is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez dominating with strikes here.
Sapphire in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Suarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ronald Mateo Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sapphire is looking to get to half guard.
Suarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suarez avoids the attempt from Sapphire to control.
Suarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sapphire is rocked!
We've been informed that Sapphire has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez loads up with a big shot that hurts Sapphire ! He's pulled Suarez in close but Suarez has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Sapphire survive? More strikes from Suarez and Sapphire is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ronald Mateo Suarez!
An out of breath Ronald Mateo Suarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Williams (ranked 6797 p4p, 567 weight class) and Roel Zuijderduijn (ranked 7761 p4p, 584 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Phenomenal. Brandon Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roel Zuijderduijn's chin.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roel Zuijderduijn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Zuijderduijn as he connects with a hook.
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Zuijderduijn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Zuijderduijn avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Zuijderduijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuijderduijn blocks it with crossed arms.
Zuijderduijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zuijderduijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zuijderduijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuijderduijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zuijderduijn in his tracks.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams throws a strike but Zuijderduijn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zuijderduijn defends well.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams is really struggling to control Zuijderduijn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Williams managing to control the position.
Williams controls Zuijderduijn momentarily but Zuijderduijn frees himself.
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.
Zuijderduijn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Zuijderduijn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Williams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Zuijderduijn pushes his legs off easily.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zuijderduijn advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams working for a triangle but Zuijderduijn defends it easily.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zuijderduijn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Zuijderduijn's shoulder, as Zuijderduijn tries to avoid the shot.
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.
Zuijderduijn lands a head shot.
Zuijderduijn scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Zuijderduijn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams misses the body punch
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zuijderduijn, as that shot connected.
Zuijderduijn scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zuijderduijn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zuijderduijn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Zuijderduijn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zuijderduijn.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Zuijderduijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Zuijderduijn finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Williams throws a series of punches but Zuijderduijn moves out of range.
Roel Zuijderduijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zuijderduijn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Zuijderduijn finds it's target.
Zuijderduijn ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Good exchange - Zuijderduijn coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zuijderduijn finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuijderduijn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zuijderduijn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Zuijderduijn tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Zuijderduijn tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a sloppy strike and Zuijderduijn uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Zuijderduijn has ended up in Williams's guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuijderduijn trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams has his foot on Zuijderduijn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zuijderduijn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zuijderduijn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zuijderduijn escapes and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Zuijderduijn trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Zuijderduijn slows the pace down.
Williams wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuijderduijn is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zuijderduijn just content to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Zuijderduijn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zuijderduijn lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Zuijderduijn.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zuijderduijn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zuijderduijn tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zuijderduijn to the ground. Zuijderduijn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Zuijderduijn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Zuijderduijn connects with a body shot.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Zuijderduijn counters with a nice body kick.
Zuijderduijn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuijderduijn keeps the fight on the outside.
Zuijderduijn throws out a powerful jab.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Zuijderduijn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zuijderduijn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Zuijderduijn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuijderduijn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams swings for the body but Zuijderduijn moves out of range.
Williams misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zuijderduijn! But no joy.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick from Zuijderduijn.
Zuijderduijn keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Zuijderduijn counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams is looking to wear down Zuijderduijn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuijderduijn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuijderduijn throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Zuijderduijn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Zuijderduijn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zuijderduijn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zuijderduijn wants it to stay on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Zuijderduijn as he connects with a hook.
Roel Zuijderduijn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuijderduijn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zuijderduijn dodges the punch combination from Williams.
A little jabbing left from Zuijderduijn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams misses the body punch
and Zuijderduijn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zuijderduijn! But no joy.
Williams takes a swing at Zuijderduijn's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuijderduijn dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Zuijderduijn scores with a punch to the head.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Zuijderduijn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zuijderduijn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brandon Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roel Zuijderduijn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Zuijderduijn's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zuijderduijn holds on and takes a little breather.
Zuijderduijn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zuijderduijn has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zuijderduijn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roel Zuijderduijn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuijderduijn 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roel Zuijderduijn!
A very excited looking Roel Zuijderduijn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Ajax (ranked 6382 p4p, 566 weight class) and Bobby Knuckles (ranked 6306 p4p, 562 weight class). Knuckles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walk-by PANTERA. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Ajax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knuckles.
Ajax tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knuckles counters with a left and a right that stings Ajax.
We've been told by Ajax's head coaches at IC&E Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knuckles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ajax throws a sloppy head kick and Knuckles moves out of range easily.
Ajax misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ajax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A low kick from Ajax is predictable there
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Ajax with a poor takedown
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Knuckles 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a series of strikes. Ajax will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Martin Ajax has been cut.
Knuckles thuds a left hand into Ajax's body.
Ajax decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Knuckles kicks off Ajax and gets to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knuckles.
Knuckles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ajax eats them both and turns towards Knuckles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ajax throws a sloppy head kick
letting Knuckles counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ajax is rocked!
Ajax is breathing heavily.
Knuckles cracks Ajax with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Knuckles!
Bobby Knuckles decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurma Jr (ranked 3016 p4p, 352 weight class) and Dave Roberts (ranked 5721 p4p, 542 weight class). Khabib Nurma Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Roberts's chin.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurma Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Roberts!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
letting Nurma Jr counter with a right hand.
Nurma Jr throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurma Jr as he connects with a hook.
Nurma Jr lands with a cross.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurma Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khabib Nurma Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Roberts.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Nurma Jr, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Nurma Jr against the cage but Nurma Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roberts looks winded!
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurma Jr with a hook.
Roberts is rocked!
It looks like Dave Roberts has been cut.
Nice body punch from Nurma Jr.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurma Jr finish him?
Nurma Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurma Jr circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Roberts tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Nurma Jr wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Nurma Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Lord (ranked 3327 p4p, 330 weight class) and Eddie Diaz (ranked 3937 p4p, 382 weight class). Diaz has chosen jailbreak as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Lord!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Lord scores with a nice right hand.
Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Lord there.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Lord's body.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Lord throws a big shot that misses.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Lord blocks an uppercut.
Lord blocking some punches.
Lord scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Lord back against the cage.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Lord.
Diaz working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Lord scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lord controls his hands.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Still in the clinch, Lord scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lord.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Lord.
Lord drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lord.
Diaz blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Lord lands an uppercut.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Lord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lord.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lord scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Lord.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Lord.
Lord lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lord lands with a left to the head.
Lord scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lord scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Lord lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lord.
Lord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Lord digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz is rocked!
Nice body punch from Lord - that landed with a thud.
Diaz is trying to push Lord away but Lord has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Lord has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Lord is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Diaz looks winded!
A short left from Lord.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Lord finish him?
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lord lands with a light punch inside.
Lord stalling the fight.
Lord creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Diaz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Diaz drops to his knees and Lord pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Lord!
Logan Lord is the new lightweight champion!
Logan Lord thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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