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EFA 27 Gomi vs Zimmerman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Winkle (ranked 7725 p4p, 684 weight class) and Logan Justis (ranked 22027 p4p, 799 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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174 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Justis!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle has his takedown stuffed
and Justis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Winkle tries to break free but Justis pushes him back against the cage.
Justis lands a left hand.
It looks like Tim Winkle has been cut.
Winkle is trying to maintain a safe position but Justis gets an underhook and turns Winkle into the cage.
Justis lands a left hand.
Winkle missing with knees to the body.
Justis prevents the takedown attempt.
Winkle wants to take the fight to the mat but Justis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Winkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Justis.
A short right from Justis on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis cracks Winkle with a nice body shot.
Winkle wants to get back to striking at distance but Justis won't allow it.
Winkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Justis lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Justis.
Justis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Justis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Justis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Justis creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Winkle's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Winkle drops to his knees and Justis pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Justis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teabwana Jienk (ranked 4408 p4p, 511 weight class) and Kent Carlyle (ranked 5184 p4p, 570 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teabwana Jienk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Carlyle!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Carlyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carlyle has managed to clinch.
Jienk jumps guard and drags Carlyle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jienk has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Carlyle doesn't defend quickly enough and Jienk has managed to lock this one up! Can Carlyle escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jienk on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teabwana Jienk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Strawberry (ranked 2372 p4p, 303 weight class) and Vladimir Smirnov (ranked 4103 p4p, 487 weight class). Strawberry kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey. DJ Strawberry is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Strawberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strawberry cracks Smirnov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smirnov tries to clinch up but Strawberry circles away and keeps his distance.
Strawberry tries to counter by clinching up but Smirnov breaks away and moves out of range.
Strawberry blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Strawberry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smirnov.
Strawberry scores with a shot to the body.
Strawberry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Vladimir Smirnov has been cut.
Strawberry looking to score a takedown here. Smirnov is defending well but Strawberry drives through and ends up in Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet but Strawberry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strawberry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strawberry is working Smirnov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strawberry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Strawberry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smirnov is rocked!
Strawberry working some strikes from top position.
Smirnov is still in real trouble! Can Strawberry finish him?
Strawberry working some strikes from top position.
Strawberry arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smirnov'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). DJ Strawberry!
DJ Strawberry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lynn Steinheiser (ranked 4915 p4p, 510 weight class) and Vihaan Lal (ranked 22272 p4p, 721 weight class). Vihaan Lal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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184 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 Las Vegas, Lynn Steinheiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vihaan Lal!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steinheiser defends well and Lal ends up having to push Steinheiser into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steinheiser tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lal manages to circle out of the way.
Steinheiser closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lal bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lal shoots in for a takedown but Steinheiser shows good takedown defense.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lal enables Steinheiser to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinheiser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steinheiser is looking to work some ground and pound but Lal has wrist control.
Lal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steinheiser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steinheiser is in close to Lal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steinheiser wants to control from the top but Lal keeps moving.
Steinheiser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steinheiser stays in close to Lal's body and controls the position.
Steinheiser keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lal's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinheiser landing some decent shots from guard.
Steinheiser wants to pass the guard but Lal is keeping the position.
Steinheiser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lal looks winded!
Lal has momentary wrist control but Steinheiser slips an elbow through the middle.
Steinheiser landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steinheiser's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser is working Lal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lal is rocked!
Steinheiser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steinheiser gets to his feet and stands over Lal, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lal felt that one! Steinheiser unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lal from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynn Steinheiser!
After winning the bout, Lynn Steinheiser thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ndulu Mpembe (ranked 4054 p4p, 407 weight class) and Tiago Gracie (ranked 24240 p4p, 662 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Ndulu Mpembe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mpembe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mpembe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mpembe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Mpembe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie trying to hold on to Mpembe's head to control him but Mpembe postures up.
Mpembe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mpembe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Know Squat. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mpembe throwing strikes but missing.
Mpembe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mpembe trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Mpembe slips an elbow through the middle.
Mpembe lands a couple of digs.
Mpembe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Mpembe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mpembe chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mpembe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mpembe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mpembe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Mpembe is proving a slippery customer.
Mpembe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mpembe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mpembe defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mpembe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mpembe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mpembe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mpembe throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie working for a triangle but Mpembe defends it easily.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mpembe trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Mpembe is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mpembe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mpembe defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working for a triangle but Mpembe defends it easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mpembe tries to pass.
Mpembe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mpembe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mpembe trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mpembe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mpembe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mpembe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mpembe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mpembe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mpembe postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Mpembe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie pulls Mpembe in close to his closed guard and prevents Mpembe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mpembe defends it easily.
Mpembe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mpembe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mpembe landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ndulu Mpembe 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.
Jab by Mpembe.
Mpembe throws a left that rocks Gracie and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mpembe dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Gracie regain composure!
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mpembe.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Mpembe finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Mpembe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mpembe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mpembe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gracie is avoiding damage well.
Mpembe throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mpembe wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Mpembe lands a nice forearm strike.
Mpembe is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mpembe lands a strong strike to the head of Gracie. That's dazed him! Mpembe looking to finish here. Gracie is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mpembe lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ndulu Mpembe!
After winning the bout, Ndulu Mpembe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuji Nagata (ranked 2999 p4p, 309 weight class) and Eye Crap (ranked 4899 p4p, 476 weight class). Eye Crap is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuji Nagata !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eye Crap!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagata counters with a thumping low kick.
Nagata scores with a hook to the body. Crap takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crap blocks a jab.
Crap falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nagata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crap moves away.
Crap feints a jab promting Nagata to slip. Crap then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagata slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nagata throws a wild body kick that Crap sees coming a mile off.
Nagata misses the shot to the body.
Crap misses with a combination
and Nagata counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Nagata 's head coaches at LOD The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crap throws a series of punches but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata defending well as Crap loads up on a big left hand.
Crap misses with a leg kick
letting Nagata counter with a right hand.
Crap throws a combination that misses
and Nagata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagata counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagata takes a swing at Crap's ribcage but misses.
As Nagata backs off Crap throws a huge counter combo but Nagata manages to avoid it all.
Crap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagata counters with a nice right hand that sends Crap toppling to the canvas! Crap scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nagata finish him?!
Crap is rocked!
It looks like Eye Crap has been cut.
Nagata pounces like a tiger and cracks Crap with a vicious hook! Crap is down but not out! Nagata follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yuji Nagata !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vilkas Nuutti (ranked 4007 p4p, 435 weight class) and Marcus HIll (ranked 25711 p4p, 728 weight class). Marcus HIll has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vilkas Nuutti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus HIll!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HIll tries to clinch but Nuutti moves out of range.
HIll misses with a hook.
HIll misses with a low kick as Nuutti jumps back.
As HIll backs away, Nuutti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick from Nuutti lands but HIll takes it in his stride.
It looks like Marcus HIll has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nuutti!
Nuutti cracks HIll with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nuutti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
HIll misses with an uppercut.
HIll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nuutti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nuutti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between HIll's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuutti throws a front kick that sends HIll stumbling back into the cage.
Nuutti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuutti lands a nice looking body kick.
Nuutti throws a leg kick which misses HIll's front leg but catches the back leg as HIll tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nuutti.
Nuutti lands a glancing blow to the side of HIll's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nuutti.
HIll misses with a jab, cross combination.
HIll looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from HIll. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from HIll misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuutti jabs HIll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Nuutti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nuutti. HIll shrugs it off though.
Nuutti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nuutti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nuutti scores with a head kick. HIll tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nuutti lands a slapping body shot.
Nuutti drops HIll with a beautiful combination! HIll stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nuutti is looking for the KO!
HIll is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuutti drops HIll with a straight left! Oh this is bad for HIll! Nuutti dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vilkas Nuutti!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vilkas Nuutti thanked KAGED for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 5315 p4p, 376 weight class) and Roberto Duranto (ranked 9348 p4p, 484 weight class). 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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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roberto Duranto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker takes one to the chin there.
Skywalker is rocked!
Duranto closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Skywalker out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Duranto!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 861 p4p, 122 weight class) and Sam Bailey (ranked 8623 p4p, 739 weight class). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bailey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
DeSilva advances to mount.
Bailey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeSilva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bailey is squirming around, avoiding DeSilva's attempts to control the action.
Bailey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
DeSilva throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bailey has his hands clasped together but DeSilva breaks the hold and Bailey is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by DeSilva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yukimura Gomi (ranked 2297 p4p, 282 weight class) and Rickson Zimmerman (ranked 4008 p4p, 436 weight class). Gomi's entrance music is Peak Times by Switch. A fine choice. Zimmerman has chosen Cosmic Sand - 9h00 as his entrance music. Yukimura Gomi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rickson Zimmerman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yukimura Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rickson Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Rickson Zimmerman has been cut.
Zimmerman checks a leg kick.
Gomi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zimmerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zimmerman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zimmerman clinches up with Gomi and pushes him back against the cage.
Gomi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zimmerman has Gomi pushed against the cage.
Gomi throws an elbow but it misses.
Gomi tries a knee to the head but Zimmerman blocks it.
I was talking to Gomi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zimmerman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gomi after a bit of a struggle.
Zimmerman jumps guard but Gomi stands there with Zimmerman around his waist. Zimmerman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zimmerman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi lands an elbow inside.
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
Rickson Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi pushes Zimmerman off looking to stand but Zimmerman dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to control. Gomi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomi is trying to stand up here but Zimmerman is controlling him well.
Gomi won't allow Zimmerman to pass to mount.
Gomi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zimmerman is nestled in close to Gomi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zimmerman wants to take a breather but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi is trying to stand back up but Zimmerman is controlling him
Zimmerman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gomi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zimmerman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
Zimmerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomi is looking to stand back up but Zimmerman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gomi.
Zimmerman wants to pass to mount but Gomi is defending the position.
Gomi pushes Zimmerman off looking to stand but Zimmerman dives back in and keeps control.
Gomi wants to stand back up but Zimmerman manages to pass into side control.
Zimmerman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gomi to see if he's OK.
Zimmerman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zimmerman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zimmerman advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman wants to control the pace but Gomi is squirming around nicely.
Zimmerman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gomi has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Zimmerman has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gomi is in real trouble here. Zimmerman gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gomi is tapping out! Zimmerman wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickson Zimmerman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rickson Zimmerman waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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