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UFC WNF 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benchamek Sitsopirang (ranked 3775 p4p, 373 weight class) and Ben Ruckus (ranked 24475 p4p, 535 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benchamek Sitsopirang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Ruckus!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsopirang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruckus lands with a right hand.
Sitsopirang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsopirang wants it to stay on the feet.
Sitsopirang 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.
Sitsopirang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruckus on the ground.
Sitsopirang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsopirang wanted to stand there but Ruckus had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsopirang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsopirang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sitsopirang postures up in Ruckus's guard and throws a big left but Ruckus blocks it.
Ruckus has momentary wrist control but Sitsopirang slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsopirang is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruckus has wrist control.
Sitsopirang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ruckus trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsopirang is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsopirang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sitsopirang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sitsopirang is in close to Ruckus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sitsopirang throwing strikes from guard but Ruckus blocks nicely.
Ruckus 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.
Ruckus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruckus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsopirang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruckus wants to stand up but Sitsopirang is controlling him.
Sitsopirang is stalling in the full guard.
Ruckus working for a triangle but Sitsopirang defends it easily.
Sitsopirang postures up in Ruckus's guard and throws a big left but Ruckus blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benchamek Sitsopirang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sitsopirang tests Ruckus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsopirang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ben Ruckus has been cut.
Ruckus throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsopirang thuds a left hand into Ruckus's body.
Sitsopirang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsopirang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruckus prevents Sitsopirang from improving position.
Sitsopirang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruckus some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsopirang throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ruckus tries to buck Sitsopirang off but Sitsopirang is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Ruckus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsopirang is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsopirang controlling the position.
Sitsopirang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruckus can do to turn this around?
Ruckus is pushing Sitsopirang's head away, looking to escape. Sitsopirang manages to hold on to the position though.
Ruckus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sitsopirang throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sitsopirang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sitsopirang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sitsopirang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruckus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been informed that Ruckus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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.
Ruckus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ruckus is trying to control Sitsopirang's posture but Sitsopirang avoids it.
Ruckus is being controlled here.
Sitsopirang working the ground and pound from side control.
That has opened up Ben Ruckus's cut even more.
Ruckus wants to control but Sitsopirang postures up.
Sitsopirang misses with the ground and pound.
Ruckus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sitsopirang is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benchamek Sitsopirang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Ruckus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sitsopirang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsopirang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruckus, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsopirang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sitsopirang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sitsopirang has Ruckus pulled in close to control his posture.
Sitsopirang continues to stall.
Sitsopirang is looking to stand up but Ruckus isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsopirang looking for a guillotine here but Ruckus defends easily.
Sitsopirang seems keen to control Ruckus's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckus advances position into side control!
Ruckus trying to control the position but Sitsopirang is working away.
Ruckus tries to advance to mount but Sitsopirang denies him.
Ruckus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsopirang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsopirang tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sitsopirang is looking for a sweep.
Ruckus tries to score with some ground and pound. Sitsopirang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sitsopirang is trying to control Ruckus's posture but Ruckus avoids it.
Benchamek Sitsopirang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What's Sitsopirang going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ben Ruckus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benchamek Sitsopirang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benchamek Sitsopirang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsopirang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruckus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benchamek Sitsopirang.
Well Sitsopirang 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benchamek Sitsopirang!
After the big win, Benchamek Sitsopirang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Romeu Pinto (ranked 4262 p4p, 332 weight class) and Lindsay Tucker (ranked 4403 p4p, 341 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lindsay Tucker enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Horacio Romeu Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lindsay Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romeu Pinto pinned against the cage. Romeu Pinto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tucker shoots and misses
and Romeu Pinto counters with a nice uppercut.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Romeu Pinto shows good takedown defense.
Horacio Romeu Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lindsay Tucker.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Romeu Pinto sprawls well.
Romeu Pinto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tucker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romeu Pinto pulls his head out easily.
Romeu Pinto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeu Pinto is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tucker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romeu Pinto wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romeu Pinto pulls his head out easily.
Romeu Pinto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romeu Pinto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tucker taking some punishment here, with Romeu Pinto in his half guard.
Romeu Pinto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tucker on the ground.
Romeu Pinto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romeu Pinto prevents Tucker from improving his position.
Tucker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tucker looks winded!
Nice strikes from Romeu Pinto there.
Romeu Pinto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Romeu Pinto working over Tucker with some ground and pound. Tucker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tucker is staying active underneath Romeu Pinto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tucker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tucker actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romeu Pinto content to control rather than advance.
Romeu Pinto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romeu Pinto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tucker taking some punishment here, with Romeu Pinto in his half guard.
Tucker is rocked!
Tucker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romeu Pinto pulls his head out easily.
Romeu Pinto winds up and cracks Tucker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tucker is still in real trouble! Can Romeu Pinto finish him?
Tucker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romeu Pinto lands a big elbow - Tucker is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Romeu Pinto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Romeu Pinto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mongali Samson (ranked 5031 p4p, 366 weight class) and Syd The Scorpion (ranked 4695 p4p, 355 weight class). Samson comes to the cage accompanied by Hosh Tokolosh. The crowd seem to be enjoying The Scorpion's choice of entrance music: Hed PE Renegade. Mongali Samson 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mongali Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Syd The Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samson manages to break the clinch.
Samson has managed to clinch.
Samson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Scorpion throws a one two combo.
Mongali Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samson has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Samson.
The Scorpion looks winded!
Samson manages to pull guard.
The Scorpion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Samson pulls The Scorpion in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Scorpion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Scorpion preventing the sweep.
Samson pulls The Scorpion in close to prevent any damage.
The Scorpion preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson controlling the position.
The Scorpion won't allow Samson to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samson instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Samson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Samson manages to pull guard.
Samson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Scorpion manages to get himself to full guard.
Samson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson postures up in The Scorpion's guard and throws a big left but The Scorpion blocks it.
Samson throwing strikes from guard but The Scorpion blocks nicely.
Samson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Samson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Scorpion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongali Samson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Scorpion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Samson takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Samson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Samson taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Samson.
Samson jumps into guard, dragging The Scorpion to the mat.
Samson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Samson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Samson not doing much here.
Samson is looking to advance position but The Scorpion won't allow it.
The Scorpion is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Samson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Samson thows a huge punch but The Scorpion dodges it nicely.
Well, if Samson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Samson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. The Scorpion tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Samson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mongali Samson!
During a confident post fight interview, Mongali Samson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Syd The Scorpion spoke after the fight, saying 'Hymie delivers in Pawnee this message to a confused and stunned crowd.."I might be bleeding, But I'm still breathing, You might hate me, But you can't break me..you pussy bitch motherfuckers..Come and get me." Thank you.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 3487 p4p, 370 weight class) and Curly Hannigan (ranked 7155 p4p, 521 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by ROYCE GRACIE. Hannigan has chosen Hed PE Renegade as his entrance music. Curly Hannigan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Curly Hannigan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kron Gracie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Curly Hannigan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hannigan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hannigan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Hannigan defends it.
Hannigan is looking to improve his position.
Hannigan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hannigan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hannigan kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hannigan throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannigan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Hannigan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hannigan looks winded!
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hannigan is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Gracie!
Our winner, Kron Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cross A Zoo (ranked 2666 p4p, 298 weight class) and Monte Goglin (ranked 2577 p4p, 292 weight class). Goglin has chosen Monte as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Monte Goglin enters the cage!
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172 lbs
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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 Los Angeles, Cross A Zoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monte Goglin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goglin moves in looking to clinch but A Zoo pushes him off.
Goglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. A Zoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo is looking to counter punch.
Goglin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goglin fails to land.
A Zoo avoids the elbow strike from Goglin, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, A Zoo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goglin avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goglin.
Goglin taking a breather.
Goglin stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
Goglin seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Goglin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goglin throws an elbow but it misses.
Goglin misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo blocks an elbow strike.
Goglin wants to stall.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goglin blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Goglin blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goglin's brow.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goglin just misses with a elbow thrown towards A Zoo's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goglin's brow.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
I was talking to A Zoo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A Zoo blocks an elbow strike.
Goglin working aggressively here.
A Zoo avoiding damage as Goglin throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by A Zoo as Goglin tries to tie him up.
Goglin takes an elbow to the temple.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
Goglin is trying to maintain a safe position but A Zoo gets an underhook and turns Goglin into the cage.
Goglin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goglin avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Goglin stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
Goglin takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Monte Goglin has been cut.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Goglin.
A Zoo blocks an elbow strike from Goglin.
A Zoo avoids the elbow strike from Goglin, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goglin throws an elbow but misses.
Goglin dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goglin.
Goglin throws an elbow that misses.
A Zoo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goglin stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Goglin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike.
Goglin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A Zoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goglin tries a knee to the head but A Zoo blocks it.
Goglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and A Zoo avoids it.
Goglin takes an elbow to the temple.
Goglin dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Goglin blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo dodges an elbow strike from Goglin.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goglin blocks the elbow strike.
Goglin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Goglin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goglin moves in looking to clinch but A Zoo pushes him off.
A Zoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Goglin.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Goglin breaks away and moves out of range.
Goglin is looking to clinch.
Goglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. A Zoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goglin.
Goglin moves to clinch but A Zoo breaks away
and A Zoo counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goglin moves into the clinch.
Goglin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goglin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goglin lands a left hand.
Goglin lands an elbow just above A Zoo 's eye.
Goglin misses with an elbow over the top.
Goglin lands an elbow that stopped A Zoo in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goglin's brow.
Goglin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goglin's brow.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Monte Goglin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A Zoo takes an elbow to the forehead.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goglin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A Zoo dodges an elbow strike from Goglin.
Goglin avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Goglin 's eye.
A Zoo dodges an elbow strike from Goglin.
Goglin throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo avoids the elbow strike from Goglin, against the cage.
Goglin blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but A Zoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goglin is trying to maintain a safe position but A Zoo gets an underhook and turns Goglin into the cage.
Goglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and A Zoo avoids it.
Goglin stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Goglin throws an elbow that misses.
Goglin struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
Goglin misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goglin tries to land a knee to the head but A Zoo blocks with his arms.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Goglin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Goglin.
Goglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but A Zoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
Goglin dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Goglin is trying to maintain a safe position but A Zoo gets an underhook and turns Goglin into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A Zoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Goglin.
Goglin blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Goglin.
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 Cross A Zoo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monte Goglin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Goglin tries to clinch up
and A Zoo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monte Goglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross A Zoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goglin moves into range and clinches up with A Zoo.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goglin blocks an elbow strike.
Goglin misses with a body punch.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goglin's defenses.
Goglin misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goglin avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Goglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Goglin 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goglin looking to throw knees to the head but A Zoo is blocking nicely.
A Zoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goglin backwards.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goglin takes an elbow to the temple.
Goglin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Goglin.
A Zoo avoiding damage as Goglin throws knees to the body.
Goglin takes a shot to the head.
Goglin lands a body shot.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Goglin in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Monte Goglin's cut even more.
A Zoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goglin can do to turn this around?
Goglin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goglin lands a nice uppercut.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goglin's brow.
Goglin misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goglin throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goglin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goglin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goglin backwards.
A Zoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and A Zoo avoids it.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goglin's defenses.
Goglin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goglin tries a knee to the head but A Zoo blocks it.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Goglin.
Goglin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goglin tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but A Zoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goglin blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cross A Zoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well A Zoo 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross A Zoo!
The defeated Monte Goglin had this to say: 'A bad break. No biggie, I got this, next fight is mine and I'll be right back in this thing bitches!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spanky Loco (ranked 2833 p4p, 332 weight class) and Huwan Bagwis (ranked 2585 p4p, 312 weight class). Huwan Bagwis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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209 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 London, Spanky Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Huwan Bagwis!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagwis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bagwis tests Loco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Loco misses
letting Bagwis counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Loco.
Loco is looking to land body kicks.
Bagwis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Loco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bagwis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Locos head.
Loco pulls Bagwis into guard.
Bagwis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Loco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bagwis defends well.
Loco controls Bagwis momentarily but Bagwis frees himself.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Bagwis from controlling successfully.
Loco is trying to control the position but Bagwis postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bagwis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loco is trying to control the position but Bagwis postures up.
Bagwis wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Loco has his foot on Bagwis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bagwis works his way back into a safe position though.
Bagwis is posturing up here but Loco has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bagwis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bagwis has to tap! Slick submission there by Loco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spanky Loco!
A very excited looking Spanky Loco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 2435 p4p, 235 weight class) and John Michael Benitoy (ranked 3920 p4p, 328 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Michael Benitoy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Benitoy on that attempt.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benitoy backs up against the cage.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benitoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benitoy tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Benitoy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith pushes Benitoy off and gets back to his feet.
John Michael Benitoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Benitoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benitoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Michael Benitoy.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands with a straight right. Benitoy didn't see that one coming.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
A punch lands to the side of Benitoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benitoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith connects with a right hand. Benitoy shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benitoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Benitoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Benitoy should have avoided that one.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Benitoy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benitoy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Benitoy's ribs.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Benitoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benitoy shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benitoy is rocked!
Benitoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Benitoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a nice cross.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Benitoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
As Benitoy looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Benitoy just gets out of the way.
Benitoy looks winded!
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Benitoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benitoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Benitoy! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
After winning the bout, Joe Smith 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daana Wyte (ranked 3166 p4p, 365 weight class) and Chris Gunn (ranked 2397 p4p, 290 weight class). Gunn has chosen Headstrong as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Daana Wyte could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Gunn's chin.
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212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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26
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daana Wyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn drops his hands momentarily and Wyte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Chris Gunn has been cut.
Wyte misses with a double jab
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Daana Wyte has been cut.
Wyte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wyte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wyte lands with a straight right. Gunn didn't see that one coming.
Wyte scores with a hook.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Wyte.
Gunn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gunn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wyte ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Wyte lands a left and a right that send Gunn crashing to the mat, dazed. Wyte thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gunn is rocked!
Gunn leaves his chin hanging out and Wyte seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gunn crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daana Wyte!
Chris Gunn spoke after the fight, saying 'This is only a minor setback! Nothing will deter me from being a fighter. This is in my blood, You'll see this face again in the cage!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roman Bell (ranked 4401 p4p, 341 weight class) and Ringz daBell (ranked 3699 p4p, 320 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
145 lbs
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19
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ringz daBell!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like daBell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on daBell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bell.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick and daBell moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Bell's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
daBell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
daBell jabs Bell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Bell.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bell.
daBell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
daBell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bell throws a lazy head kick
and daBell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
daBell cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
daBell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell checks a leg kick.
Roman Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick there by Bell.
A left lands for Bell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bell.
Bell misses with a body kick.
daBell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
daBell throws a shot to the body.
Bell is looking to land body kicks.
daBell moves out of range of the strikes.
daBell lands with a cross.
It looks like Roman Bell has been cut.
Bell throws a sloppy body shot
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell is rocked!
daBell drops his hands momentarily and Bell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Bell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
daBell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bell seems to have got his legs back now.
Bell blocks a head kick by daBell.
Bell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bell misses with a head kick.
daBell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bell.
daBell lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
daBell cracks Bell with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
daBell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bell doesn't seem bothered though.
Bell is breathing heavily.
daBell lands a slapping body shot.
Bell misses with an uppercut
and daBell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
daBell scores with a jab. Bell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from daBell.
Bell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
daBell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bell throws the left hand but daBell avoids the punch easily.
daBell scores with a sloppy right hand. Bell should have avoided that one.
Bell misses with a hook to the body
and daBell counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
daBell cracks Bell with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bell tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but daBell pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bell is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ringz daBell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Hunter (ranked 2184 p4p, 245 weight class) and Liangchan Xiaodong (ranked 1737 p4p, 202 weight class). Liangchan Xiaodong has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liangchan Xiaodong!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaodong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunter tries to avoid it but Xiaodong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunter to the ground. Hunter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xiaodong moves forwards but Hunter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xiaodong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xiaodong scrambles back to his feet.
Xiaodong is rocked!
It looks like Liangchan Xiaodong has been cut.
Xiaodong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunter tries to avoid it but Xiaodong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunter to the ground. Hunter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xiaodong is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Hunter weaves into range and cracks Xiaodong right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Xiaodong goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hunter is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Hunter!
Our winner, Adrian Hunter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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