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CCF FN 12:Simpson vs Man PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mako Takaziko (ranked 23715 p4p, 342 weight class) and Sean McAodh (ranked 23106 p4p, 372 weight class). Sean McAodh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mako Takaziko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean McAodh!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaziko pushes McAodh up against the cage in a clinch.
McAodh gets control of Takaziko's arms and successfully pulls guard. McAodh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Takaziko is looking to stand up but McAodh won't let him.
Takaziko trying to control the position from guard on top but McAodh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takaziko throws a big right hand that misses.
McAodh keeping moving, preventing Takaziko from controlling successfully.
Takaziko wants to stand but McAodh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Takaziko throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAodh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takaziko is aware though and is defending well.
Takaziko distracts McAodh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takaziko wants to get up but he can't break McAodh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaziko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takaziko wants to stand but McAodh is controlling his posture from full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McAodh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takaziko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takaziko preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takaziko stands and steps away. McAodh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McAodh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Takaziko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaziko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Takaziko tries to stand and escape but McAodh actually recovers to full guard.
Takaziko wants to stand but McAodh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takaziko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McAodh's head.
McAodh has his hands on Takaziko's head, controlling the position.
Takaziko trying to control but McAodh is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takaziko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McAodh is proving hard to escape from.
Takaziko is fighting to break McAodh's control of his arms but McAodh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McAodh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takaziko is controlling him.
McAodh trying to keep a closed guard but Takaziko is proving a slippery customer.
Takaziko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McAodh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takaziko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takaziko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McAodh is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Takaziko rolls with it to try and escape but McAodh cranks on the arm and Takaziko is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean McAodh!
In defeat, Mako Takaziko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Gentry (ranked 22970 p4p, 720 weight class) and Ray Bailey (ranked 8209 p4p, 631 weight class). Bailey has chosen NWA-Fuck Tha Police as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gentry misses with a takedown attempt
and Bailey counters with a series of strikes that sends Gentry to the canvas! Bailey follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Bailey stops Gentry from standing up.
Bailey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bailey postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gentry covers up, he's hurt! Bailey keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bailey and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bailey can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Bailey!
Ray Bailey got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Higo Higa (ranked 7664 p4p, 668 weight class) and John Williamson (ranked 6937 p4p, 638 weight class). Higo Higa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Higo Higa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higa.
Higa lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higa.
Higa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williamson avoids the elbow strike from Higa, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Higa.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Higa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Higa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williamson avoids the elbow strike from Higa, against the cage.
Higa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like John Williamson has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higa tries a knee to the head but Williamson blocks it.
Higa with a knee to the head.
Williamson looks winded!
Higa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Williamson misses with a body punch.
Higa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williamson's defenses.
Higa lands an elbow that stopped Williamson in his tracks for a moment.
Higa crunches a lovely knee into Williamson's ribcage.
Higa landing knees to the head.
Higa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Higa.
Higa lands a nice knee to the body.
Higa lands an elbow just above Williamson 's eye.
Higa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williamson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Higa lands an elbow just above Williamson 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up John Williamson's cut even more.
Higa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Higa lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higa lands an elbow that stopped Williamson in his tracks for a moment.
Higa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williamson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higa.
I was talking to Higa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Higa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williamson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Williamson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Higa obliges.
Higa is struggling to control the position.
Knees to the body from Higa.
Higa lands an elbow just above Williamson 's eye.
The cut above John Williamson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Higa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Higa lands an elbow that stopped Williamson in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Higa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Higa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to pull guard but Higa has him pressed against the cage.
Higa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Williamson's face.
Williamson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Higa lands an elbow inside that Williamson shrugs off.
Higa has Williamson pushed against the cage.
Higa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williamson's defenses.
Higa lands an elbow just above Williamson 's eye.
Higa lands a knee to the head.
Williamson is rocked!
Higa lands an elbow just above Williamson 's eye.
Williamson is still on wobbly legs! Can Higa finish him?
John Williamson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Williamson takes an elbow to the temple.
Higa lands an elbow inside that Williamson shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Higa lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Higa lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Williamson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Higo Higa!
A victorious Higo Higa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rio Brazil (ranked 5599 p4p, 528 weight class) and Ritchie Souza (ranked 4976 p4p, 496 weight class). Souza has chosen Gwen Stefani-Luxurious as his entrance music. Rio Brazil has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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158 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Brazil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ritchie Souza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brazil fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Souza sprawls well initially but Brazil persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brazil scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Souza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brazil.
Souza looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brazil passes into side control!
Brazil is chipping away with strikes.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Brazil is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well.
Brazil misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brazil scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Souza to see if he's OK.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Souza tries to bench press Brazil off him but Brazil keeps the position.
Souza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Souza gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazil lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Souza is looking for a triangle but Brazil pushes his legs off easily.
Brazil throwing strikes from guard but Souza blocks nicely.
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Brazil defends easily.
Brazil trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Souza connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Brazil blocks nicely.
Brazil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Souza working some strikes from top position.
Brazil looking to control.
Souza advances position into side control!
Souza trying to control the action but Brazil is working from the bottom.
Souza working the body and head with strikes.
Brazil is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brazil is punishing Souza with strikes - can he finish him?!
Brazil is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Souza has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Souza trying to control the hands but Brazil breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazil scores with strikes from the back.
Brazil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brazil is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Souza up.
Brazil has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Souza.
Souza tries to roll but Brazil sticks to his back.
Brazil lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Souza hold on?!
Brazil lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Brazil loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Souza hold on?
Souza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Souza is taking damage to the body and head.
Souza covers up after that shot from Brazil.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brazil scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazil is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Souza up.
Souza is rocked!
Brazil doesn't have the hooks in and Souza manages to turn into his guard.
Brazil looking to control.
Brazil keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Brazil controls Souza momentarily but Souza frees himself.
Souza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brazil is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 10th planet rio that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Souza with a nice head shot there.
Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brazil looking for a sweep. Not yet Brazil, not yet.
Brazil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Souza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Souza wants to control from the top but Brazil keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Brazil dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brazil fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Souza to the ground. Brazil is now in Souza's guard.
Brazil postures up and lands a big shot to Souza's brow.
Souza working for a triangle but Brazil defends it easily.
Brazil scoring with some ground and pound.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Brazil slips an elbow through the middle.
Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brazil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brazil defends well.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazil content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Brazil defends easily.
Brazil throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza is looking for a triangle but Brazil pushes his legs off easily.
Brazil scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Souza has his foot on Brazil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brazil works his way back into a safe position though.
Brazil working some strikes from top position.
Brazil is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brazil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brazil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.
Brazil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brazil tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Brazil engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brazil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Souza has his foot on Brazil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brazil works his way back into a safe position though.
Rio Brazil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza is looking to stand up but Brazil isn't so interested in that idea.
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brazil wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Souza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brazil is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brazil has his hands clasped together but Souza extends and breaks Brazil's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Souza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lodzov Hugs (ranked 5626 p4p, 240 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 5515 p4p, 233 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lodzov Hugs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco shoots in and drives through. Hugs sprawls well.
Hugs darts in and clinches Pacheco up against the cage.
Hugs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hugs breaks from the clinch.
Hugs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pacheco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hugs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hugs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pacheco.
Lodzov Hugs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pacheco.
No luck for Pacheco with that takedown attempt.
Pacheco shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacheco fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hugs!
It looks like Jose Pacheco has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hugs. Those never looked like landing.
Hugs lands a jab-cross combination.
Pacheco is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hugs throws a series of punches but Pacheco avoids them all with ease.
Pacheco is still on wobbly legs! Can Hugs finish him?
Pacheco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hugs defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pacheco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pacheco seems to have recovered his senses.
Pacheco fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacheco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hugs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pacheco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hugs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pacheco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hugs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pacheco slips under a jab from Hugs.
Hugs connects with a jab.
Hugs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hugs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacheco walks into a left hand.
Pacheco tries to keep at a distance but Hugs has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco can't get the takedown.
Pacheco wants a takedown.
Pacheco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hugs prevents it.
Hugs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hugs prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hugs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hugs throws a head kick that misses.
Pacheco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hugs defends it well.
Hugs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hugs pushes Pacheco up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacheco blocks an elbow strike from Hugs.
Hugs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hugs misses with a punch to the body.
Hugs effectively controlling the action here.
Pacheco looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hugs lands a left hand.
Hugs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pacheco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pacheco has Hugs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hugs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hugs is pressed up against the cage. Pacheco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hugs down to the mat. Hugs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pacheco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hugs.
Pacheco tries to keep at a distance but Hugs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hugs lands a nice elbow.
Hugs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacheco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pacheco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hugs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pacheco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hugs prevents it.
Hugs lands a nice uppercut.
Pacheco wants to take the fight to the mat but Hugs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pacheco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hugs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pacheco looks winded!
Hugs instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hugs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pacheco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hugs tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacheco avoids the damage to the body.
Pacheco can't get the takedown.
Hugs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hugs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacheco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pacheco blocks the elbow strike.
Pacheco managing to block the knees to the body from Hugs.
Pacheco managing to block the knees to the body from Hugs.
Pacheco wants a takedown but no success here.
Hugs lands a hook that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards.
Pacheco blocks an elbow strike from Hugs.
Hugs pushes Pacheco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lodzov Hugs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Pacheco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hugs throws a head kick but Pacheco moves out of range.
Hugs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacheco.
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches up with Hugs, looking for a takedown. Pacheco pushes Hugs against the cage but Hugs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pacheco is defended easily by Hugs.
Nice takedown defense from Hugs. No joy for Pacheco on that attempt.
Lodzov Hugs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pacheco.
Hugs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hugs misses with a two punch combination.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown but Hugs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hugs looks to land a left hand but Pacheco moved out of range nicely.
Hugs misses with a series of wild punches.
Hugs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacheco can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs throws a looping overhand right but Pacheco ducks down to avoid it.
Hugs has closed the distance and engaged Pacheco in a clinch.
Hugs looking to throw knees to the head but Pacheco is blocking nicely.
Hugs prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pacheco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hugs tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacheco avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hugs.
Pacheco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pacheco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hugs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pacheco tries to score a body lock takedown but Hugs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hugs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lodzov Hugs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacheco blocks the body kick.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a takedown. Hugs tries to sprawl out of it but Pacheco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hugs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacheco is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs missing with knees to the body.
Pacheco prevents a body shot from Hugs.
Hugs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hugs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hugs lands an elbow that stopped Pacheco in his tracks for a moment.
Hugs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hugs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacheco avoids it.
Pacheco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hugs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hugs rushes Pacheco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hugs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pacheco tries for a takedown but Hugs manages to get underhooks.
Pacheco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pacheco avoiding damage as Hugs throws knees to the body.
Pacheco tries for a takedown but Hugs manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hugs as the two fighters clinch.
Hugs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Hugs.
Pacheco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hugs working Pacheco over with knees to the body.
Hugs lands a body shot.
Hugs breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pacheco avoids a wild elbow strike from Hugs.
Pacheco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hugs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hugs lands a damaging elbow.
Hugs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hugs prevents the takedown attempt.
Hugs lands a body punch.
Hugs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pacheco's elbow.
Hugs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hugs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacheco blocks it with crossed arms.
Pacheco managing to block the knees to the body from Hugs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hugs misses with an elbow over the top.
Hugs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hugs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacheco slips under a jab from Hugs.
Hugs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hugs is looking to take a break and control but Pacheco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hugs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hugs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pacheco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hugs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lodzov Hugs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Pacheco's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hugs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hugs. Pacheco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hugs takes a swing at Pacheco's ribcage but misses.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hugs as he avoids it easily.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown but Hugs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacheco avoids the body shot from Hugs.
Pacheco shoots for a takedown but Hugs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lodzov Hugs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pacheco.
Hugs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hugs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hugs postures up in Pacheco's guard and throws a big left but Pacheco blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs lands a couple of elbows.
Hugs distracts Pacheco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hugs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hugs trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Hugs with a nice head shot there.
Pacheco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs prevents Pacheco from getting back to his feet.
Pacheco trying to control the position.
Hugs works over Pacheco with some ground and pound from guard.
Hugs wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
Hugs stands and steps away. Pacheco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hugs closes the distance and pushes Pacheco back into the cage.
Hugs breaks the clinch.
Hugs misses with the combination.
Lodzov Hugs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs cracks a nice hook into Pacheco's ribs.
Pacheco checks a low kick from Hugs.
Hugs takes the fight into the clinch.
Pacheco wants a takedown.
Hugs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacheco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pacheco tries for a takedown but Hugs manages to get underhooks.
Pacheco is looking for a takedown.
Pacheco is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lodzov Hugs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hugs is leaning against Pacheco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs digs a right hand underneath Pacheco's ribcage. Pacheco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hugs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pacheco looking for a takedown.
Pacheco is trying to drag Hugs to the mat but Hugs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hugs lands a shot to the body.
Hugs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards.
Pacheco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hugs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hugs crunches a lovely knee into Pacheco's ribcage.
Pacheco tries for a takedown but Hugs manages to get underhooks.
Jose Pacheco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugs digs a right hand underneath Pacheco's ribcage. Pacheco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pacheco tries for a takedown but Hugs manages to get underhooks.
Hugs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pacheco misses with a knee strike.
Pacheco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hugs prevents it.
Pacheco tries to score a body lock takedown but Hugs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hugs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacheco misses with a punch to the body.
Hugs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pacheco misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lodzov Hugs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hugs 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lodzov Hugs!
A very excited looking Lodzov Hugs 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Grill (ranked 2543 p4p, 331 weight class) and Jan Molby (ranked 5472 p4p, 612 weight class). Jan Molby has the eye of the tiger 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Grill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Molby!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Molby tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Molby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Molby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grill counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Molby misses.
Jan Molby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molby tries to clinch
and Grill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Molby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Molby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Molby is in Grill's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molby trying to control the position from guard on top but Grill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grill 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.
Molby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grill being controlled here, momentarily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Molby working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Molby looking to pass the guard.
That's two 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.
Molby postures up in Grill's guard and throws a big left but Grill blocks it.
Molby preventing the sweep.
Grill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molby wants to sweep here but Grill controlling him for the moment.
Grill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Molby 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molby being controlled here, momentarily.
Molby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grill's guard.
Grill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Molby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grill postures up.
Grill won't allow Molby to sweep him here.
Grill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Molby looking for a sweep. Not yet Molby, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grill stopping the sweep attempt from Molby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Grill dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grill connects with a body shot.
Grill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Molby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grill tries to avoid it but Molby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grill to the ground. Grill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been told by Grill's head coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Molby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Molby misses with a double jab
letting Grill counter with a right hand.
Molby tries to clinch
letting Grill counter with a right hand.
Molby tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Molby looks to clinch
and Grill counters with a right hand to the body.
Molby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grill to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molby moves to clinch but Grill breaks away
and Molby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bob Grill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grill tests Molby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Molby closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Molby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob Grill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Molby.
Grill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grill is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot lands for Grill.
Nice defenses there by Grill.
Bob Grill is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molby tries to clinch
and Grill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Molby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grill counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Molby looks to clinch
and Grill counters with a crisp one two that drops Molby! Grill thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Molby to his feet! Molby is in big trouble!
Molby is rocked!
Molby misses the shot to the body.
Molby is still on wobbly legs! Can Grill finish him?
Grill cracks Molby with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Molby looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Grill finish him?
Grill throws a monster overhand right that drops Molby! Grill follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Grill!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Lind (ranked 3518 p4p, 443 weight class) and Wagner Resende (ranked 3823 p4p, 472 weight class). Lind comes to the cage accompanied by Spit Out the Bone. Wagner Resende told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Lind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Resende!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resende throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lind throws out a powerful jab.
Resende throws out a loose jab but Lind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lind throwing a counter right hand but Resende manages to avoid it.
Resende misses with a head kick.
Resende swings for the body but Lind moves out of range.
Wagner Resende seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Resende throws a sloppy head kick
and Lind counters with an inside leg kick.
Lind connects with a crisp jab.
Resende lands a slapping body shot.
Resende misses with a wild body shot.
Lind scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lind connects with a body shot.
Lind jabs at Resende's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Resende misses with an uppercut.
Lind looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lind is looking to chop away at Resende's legs.
Lind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Resende.
Lind is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resende tries to clinch but Lind moves away
and Lind counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lind avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Resende shoots in looking for a takedown. Lind tries to sprawl out of it but Resende keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lind manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Resende is looking to clinch.
It looked like Lind wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Resende throws a head kick but Lind moves out of range.
Resende looks to land a right hand but Lind moved out of range.
Resende scores with a takedown into Lind's guard.
Resende pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lind is keeping the position for now.
Resende postures up in Lind's guard and throws a big left but Lind blocks it.
Resende stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lind swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resende trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lind wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Resende advances to half guard.
Resende is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lind is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wagner Resende!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 2481 p4p, 300 weight class) and Adam Zalewski (ranked 3732 p4p, 427 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Adam Zalewski enters the cage!
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardinho Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Zalewski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zalewski moves away.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Zalewski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vieira moves in looking to clinch but Zalewski pushes him off.
Zalewski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zalewski looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.
Vieira attempts a counter takedown but Zalewski avoids it well and moves away.
Zalewski throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease.
Vieira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Zalewski.
Zalewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Zalewski throws a nice looking combination but Vieira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to keep at a distance but Zalewski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zalewski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vieira tries to keep at a distance but Zalewski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zalewski as Vieira tries to tie him up.
Zalewski lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalewski presses Vieira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zalewski slowing the pace effectively.
Zalewski breaks the clinch.
Vieira misses the body punch
and Zalewski counters with a stiff right hand.
Zalewski instigates a clinch.
Zalewski manages to break the clinch.
Zalewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Vieira.
Vieira tries to clinch up but Zalewski circles away and keeps his distance.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Zalewski defends the submission attempt.
Vieira trying to control the action but Zalewski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalewski won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Zalewski defends the submission attempt.
Vieira is working for a kimura but Zalewski is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Zalewski defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the action but Zalewski is working from the bottom.
Zalewski won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Zalewski defends it.
Zalewski is looking to escape.
That's four 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.
Vieira is pressing down on Zalewski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zalewski is holding on for now.
Vieira works his way into side control.
Vieira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vieira is trying to get an arm triangle but Zalewski is defending well.
Vieira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zalewski tries to escape but Vieira is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Zalewski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zalewski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zalewski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zalewski lands a shot to the body.
Vieira successfully pulls guard.
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zalewski cracks Vieira with a solid left hand.
Zalewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zalewski with a nice head shot there.
Zalewski postures up and lands a big shot to Vieira's brow.
Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ricardinho Vieira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zalewski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zalewski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Zalewski won't allow it.
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zalewski has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira trying to advance position but Zalewski counters by regaining guard.
We've been informed that Zalewski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vieira passes Zalewski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vieira is working for a submission of some sort.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but Zalewski defending well.
Zalewski pushes Vieira off looking to stand but Vieira dives back in and keeps control.
Vieira is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vieira trying to control the action but Zalewski is working from the bottom.
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Zalewski defends the submission attempt.
Vieira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zalewski defends it well.
Vieira is working for a submission of some sort.
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zalewski has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zalewski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Zalewski is keeping the position.
Vieira throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira advances position into side control!
Vieira tries to move to mount but Zalewski blocks the move with his legs.
Vieira prevents Zalewski from escaping the position.
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.
Vieira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Vieira looking to control but Zalewski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vieira goes for an armbar but Zalewski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zalewski.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Zalewski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vieira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vieira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zalewski dives on top into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zalewski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zalewski's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardinho Vieira dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zalewski clinches up with Vieira and pushes him back against the cage.
Zalewski breaks from the clinch.
Zalewski throws a nice looking combination but Vieira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vieira wants to free his trapped foot but Zalewski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zalewski sees it coming and defends easily.
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is keen to just control but Zalewski is a slippery customer.
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vieira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zalewski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zalewski and Vieira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Zalewski is trying to get back to his feet.
Zalewski wants to get back to his feet but Vieira is dominant here and he's now got Zalewski's back!
Vieira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vieira has managed to slip his arm under Zalewski's chin. This could be all over... yep, Zalewski is tapping out! Submission win for Vieira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardinho Vieira!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Boag (ranked 3371 p4p, 367 weight class) and Kendo Hirigushi (ranked 3785 p4p, 405 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Boag!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendo Hirigushi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boag has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Frenzied Rainbows Multi-Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hirigushi throws a big shot that misses.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Boag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirigushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boag.
A big right from Hirigushi misses.
Boag throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hirigushi blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Hirigushi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boag throws a jab when Hirigushi was well out of range.
Hirigushi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boag. Boag circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Boag.
Hirigushi loads up on a big right hand but Boag slips the punch.
Hirigushi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boag misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
Hirigushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boag.
Chris Boag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boag throws a right hand that Hirigushi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hirigushi also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hirigushi! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Boag.
Boag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hirigushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hirigushi cracks Boag with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirigushi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hirigushi throws a hook but Boag blocks it.
Boag changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boag throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boag throws a body shot but no joy.
Boag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hirigushi.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boag is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hirigushi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Boag saw that one coming.
Hirigushi throws out a loose jab but Boag uses good head movement to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boag!
Hirigushi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boag ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boag misses with a looping right.
Boag staying out of range there.
Boag uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hirigushi misses with a straight left.
Boag appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hirigushi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hirigushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that lands on Boag's shoulder, as Boag tries to avoid the shot.
Boag throws an overhand right that lands on Hirigushi's shoulder, as Hirigushi tries to avoid the shot.
Boag stuns Hirigushi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hirigushi cracks Boag with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boag throws a series of strikes that have Hirigushi backpedaling.
Boag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi slips under a jab from Boag.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Hirigushi - just one landing.
Hirigushi slips a jab from Boag.
A jab from Boag misses.
Hirigushi unleashes a big counter combination but Boag bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boag throws a lazy right hand but Hirigushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirigushi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hirigushi looks to land a right hand but Boag moved out of range.
Boag ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Boag lands a nice hook to Hirigushi's body. Hirigushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hirigushi throws a nice looking combination but Boag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boag.
Good leg kick by Boag there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boag misses with a lunging right hand
and Boag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Hirigushi. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boag. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi takes one to the side of the head.
Boag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Hirigushi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
Good exchange - Boag coming out on top.
Hirigushi misses with a two punch combination.
Boag cracks the inside of Hirigushi's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boag throws a jab when Hirigushi was well out of range.
Hirigushi moves away from the strike by Boag.
Hirigushi jabs Boag right on the nose. Boag blinks but takes it well.
Boag misses with a body shot.
Hirigushi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Hirigushi misses.
Hirigushi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boag had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hirigushi throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Boag misses.
Boag dips to his left and cracks Hirigushi with an uppercut!
Boag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hirigushi throws the left hand but Boag avoids the punch easily.
Boag was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boag takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirigushi.
A little feinted left hand from Boag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boag throws a good cross that connects.
Hirigushi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Boag will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hirigushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boag.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Boag.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Boag saw that one coming.
Hirigushi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boag.
Boag misses with a straight left.
Boag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Some wild striking there from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boag.
Boag throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a nice body shot.
Boag misses with a body kick.
Boag keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boag momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Hirigushi.
Boag slips a straight right by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Boag.
Nice straight punches there by Hirigushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hirigushi.
Hirigushi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirigushi throws a hook but Boag avoids it easily.
Boag throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boag throws a low kick but Hirigushi avoids it.
Boag lands a glancing blow to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from Boag.
Nice uppercut lands for Hirigushi. That snapped Boag's head back.
Hirigushi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hirigushi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hirigushi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Boag.
Boag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirigushi.
Boag on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirigushi throws out the jab.
Boag lands a right hook to the body.
Chris Boag is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Boag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boag buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boag throws the left hand but Hirigushi avoids the punch easily.
Boag misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hirigushi! But no joy.
Boag thuds his shin into the meat of Hirigushi's side.
Boag slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boag tries a low kick but Hirigushi avoids it.
Hirigushi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boag scores with a nice body kick.
Hirigushi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boag has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boag there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Boag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boag throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Nice defenses there by Boag.
A jab from Boag finds it's way through Hirigushi's defenses.
Boag with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Boag feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boag throws out a loose jab but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Boag.
Boag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hirigushi.
A swing and a miss from Boag.
Hirigushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boag.
Boag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boag throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boag throws a leg kick which misses Hirigushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hirigushi tries to avoid it.
Boag smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boag moves away from the strike by Hirigushi.
Boag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirigushi.
Boag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirigushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Boag.
Boag throws a lazy right hand but Hirigushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boag throws out a loose jab but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boag defending well as Hirigushi loads up on a big left hand.
Hirigushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boag.
Hirigushi looks to land a left hand but Boag moved out of range nicely.
Boag throws a low kick but Hirigushi avoids it.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Boag saw that one coming.
Hirigushi misses the shot to the body.
Hirigushi moves out of range of the body kick.
Hirigushi throws out a counter right but Boag avoids it with no problem.
Boag looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boag misses with a body shot
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Boag scores with a sloppy right hand. Hirigushi should have avoided that one.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. Boag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Hirigushi.
Boag misses with a looping left.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Boag will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boag's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boag lands a nice shot to the body.
Boag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirigushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Boag.
Boag slips under a jab from Hirigushi.
Boag fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirigushi.
Boag takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. Boag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boag throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hirigushi's head.
Boag looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirigushi is just out of range.
Hirigushi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
Boag chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Boag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi lands a jab to Boag's midsection.
Boag throws a jab when Hirigushi was well out of range.
Boag throws a lazy right hand but Hirigushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that lands on Boag's shoulder, as Boag tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boag. That's going to slow Hirigushi down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Boag misses the target.
Hirigushi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boag.
Hirigushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hirigushi moves out of range as Boag strikes.
Boag will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid body kick from Boag.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot that snaps Boag's head back.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hirigushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boag can pounce on him.
Boag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hirigushi.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boag.
Hirigushi throws out a counter right but Boag avoids it with no problem.
Boag throws a wild body kick that Hirigushi sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Hirigushi misses.
Boag connects with a jab.
Boag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a hook.
Boag gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hirigushi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boag misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp one two that drops Boag! Hirigushi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Boag to his feet! Boag is in big trouble!
Boag is rocked!
Boag throws a one two combo.
Oh Boag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boag misses with a low kick.
Hirigushi drops Boag with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boag looks back up at him and smiles so Hirigushi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boag looks for the body kick but Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Boag moves out of range as Hirigushi strikes.
Hirigushi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boag fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirigushi.
Boag connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hirigushi misses with a straight left.
Boag swings widly with a right hand
and Hirigushi rattles Boag with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Boag tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hirigushi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Boag stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Kendo Hirigushi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richie Simpson (ranked 2045 p4p, 193 weight class) and Sub Man (ranked 3661 p4p, 307 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sub Man!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Simpson.
Sub Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man has his takedown stuffed
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Man misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Man.
Man misses with a takedown
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man shoots and misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Sub Man has been cut.
Man gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Simpson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Simpson!
Richie Simpson retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Richie Simpson 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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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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