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UFC MNF 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Murray (ranked 5420 p4p, 434 weight class) and Patrick MacDonald (ranked 4950 p4p, 425 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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170 lbs
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188 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murray.
Glenn Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald gets a double leg takedown into Murray's guard.
Murray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacDonald is aware though and is defending well.
Murray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murray is trying to control the position but MacDonald postures up.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacDonald wants to pass the guard but Murray is keeping the position.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald is fighting to break Murray's control of his arms but Murray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
Murray working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murray sizes up MacDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray fails to land with a series of punches.
Murray takes one to the side of the head.
Murray throws a series of strikes that have MacDonald backpedaling.
A nice combination there by MacDonald.
Murray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - MacDonald coming out on top.
Murray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacDonald scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murray lunges at MacDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacDonald's hand.
Murray throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling MacDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
MacDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murray back to the cage. MacDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murray is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Murray got wobbled bad by a big combination! MacDonald presses forward with punches and knees until Murray stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Murray closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick MacDonald!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Kozma (ranked 3886 p4p, 377 weight class) and Bob McCracken (ranked 5357 p4p, 433 weight class). Kozma kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNMNZZQJkP0. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Kozma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob McCracken !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Kozma.
Kozma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kozma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kozma looks to land a combination but McCracken avoids it well.
McCracken staying out of range there.
As Kozma backs off McCracken throws a huge counter combo but Kozma manages to avoid it all.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kozma is not content to let McCracken control the position.
Kozma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kozma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCracken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozma has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McCracken should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kozma has tightened it up now! McCracken should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Kozma!
A very excited looking David Kozma 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milos Petrasek (ranked 4651 p4p, 446 weight class) and Over Power (ranked 4206 p4p, 428 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Milos Petrasek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Over Power!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Milos Petrasek has been cut.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrasek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrasek misses the target.
Petrasek misses with a two punch combination.
Petrasek tries to clinch up.
Petrasek misses with a leg kick
and Petrasek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Power.
A left and a right from Power both land. Nice combination.
Power connects with a right hand. Petrasek shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrasek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Power scores with a hook to the body. Petrasek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrasek misses with a hook
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrasek throws a low kick but Power moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrasek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrasek misses with a lunging right hand
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Power lands a jab.
Petrasek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Power scores with a nice right hand.
Petrasek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrasek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Power 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.
Petrasek misses with a shot to the body
and Power counters with a nice right hand that sends Petrasek toppling to the canvas! Petrasek scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Power finish him?!
Milos Petrasek's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrasek moves to clinch but Power breaks away
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power counters with a nice body shot.
Power cracks Petrasek with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Power has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Petrasek to stand back up!
Petrasek is rocked!
Petrasek misses with a body shot
and Power counters with a nice right hand that sends Petrasek toppling to the canvas! Petrasek scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Power finish him?!
Oh Petrasek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Power connects with a stiff jab that staggers Petrasek - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Over Power!
Over Power bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karlos Vemola (ranked 4427 p4p, 336 weight class) and John Daugherty (ranked 6722 p4p, 406 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vemola might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHRe-LwrLPo. Daugherty is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dragula - Rob Zombie. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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285 lbs
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189 cm
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
Heavy handed |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karlos Vemola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Daugherty!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daugherty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vemola on the side of the head.
Vemola swings widly with a right hand
and Daugherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vemola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut. Vemola saw that one coming.
Vemola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daugherty. Daugherty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vemola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daugherty to score with a decent uppercut.
Daugherty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vemola throws a lazy uppercut
and Daugherty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Daugherty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vemola circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Daugherty. Vemola falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Daugherty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Daugherty!
John Daugherty gave a mention to Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Karlos Vemola spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry for my fans'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xyryx Ignacio (ranked 4031 p4p, 381 weight class) and Mike Tantalau (ranked 2354 p4p, 268 weight class). Xyryx Ignacio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xyryx Ignacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tantalau!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignacio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantalau counters with a shoot takedown. Ignacio fights it but they end up in guard.
Ignacio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tantalau off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ignacio misses with a looping left.
Ignacio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignacio lands a nice shot that snaps Tantalau's head back.
Tantalau tries to clinch but Ignacio moves out of range.
Tantalau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignacio as he avoids it easily.
Tantalau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ignacio misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignacio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tantalau counters with a single leg into guard. Ignacio didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tantalau trying to control but Ignacio is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignacio holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignacio'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.
Tantalau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignacio is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantalau is still trying to improve position.
Ignacio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tantalau on the ground.
Tantalau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ignacio keeping moving, preventing Tantalau from controlling successfully.
Tantalau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignacio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tantalau wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tantalau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignacio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ignacio connects with an inside leg kick.
Tantalau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tantalau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tantalau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignacio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignacio wants to slow Tantalau down by chopping away at his legs.
Tantalau has a takedown stuffed.
Tantalau is looking to clinch.
Ignacio works the jab nicely.
Ignacio fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tantalau to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tantalau looks to clinch but Ignacio throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tantalau taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Xyryx Ignacio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between What Addams (ranked 2305 p4p, 270 weight class) and Mick Richards (ranked 2281 p4p, 267 weight class). Addams comes to the cage accompanied by Family Vales. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, What Addams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Richards!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Addams scoring well with a low kick there.
Addams closes the distance and clinches.
Addams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richards's efforts to push away.
Richards blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
Addams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richards's efforts to push away.
Richards avoids the elbow strike from Addams, against the cage.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
Richards trying to control the position but instead, Addams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richards into the cage.
Richards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards tries to score a body lock takedown but Addams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Addams blocks an uppercut.
Richards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mick Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Richards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Richards scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Addams.
Good leg kick by Addams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Richards scores with the left hand. Addams knows he should have avoided that one.
Richards checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Richards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Addams counters with an inside leg kick.
Addams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Addams wants it to stay on the feet.
Addams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Addams 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.
Richards gets tackled into the cage by Addams. Addams maintains the clinch.
Addams scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mick Richards has been cut.
Richards takes a knee to the side of the body.
Richards looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Addams.
Addams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Richards lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Addams lands an elbow just above Richards 's eye.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Addams cracks Richards on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). What Addams!
What Addams is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, What Addams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hairuddin Abdul Rahim (ranked 2487 p4p, 267 weight class) and Jb Brown (ranked 2689 p4p, 284 weight class). Brown is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A lot by 21 savage/j cole. Hairuddin Abdul Rahim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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168 lbs
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Brawler
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hairuddin Abdul Rahim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jb Brown!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul Rahim fails with the takedown.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Abdul Rahim is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hairuddin Abdul Rahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abdul Rahim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Abdul Rahim ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brown goes for a double leg but Abdul Rahim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abdul Rahim continues to drive forward.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Abdul Rahim is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abdul Rahim down to the mat. Abdul Rahim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Abdul Rahim with that takedown attempt.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Rahim misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abdul Rahim walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul Rahim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Abdul Rahim didn't expect that.
Abdul Rahim is breathing heavily.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Rahim keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Abdul Rahim throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abdul Rahim's guard.
Abdul Rahim misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Brown maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Abdul Rahim could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Brown has cracked it and Abdul Rahim is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jb Brown!
A less than humble Jb Brown misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Mamadaliev (ranked 4141 p4p, 415 weight class) and Shamil Magomedov (ranked 4346 p4p, 429 weight class). Shamil Magomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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157 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Islam Mamadaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shamil Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamadaliev shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamil Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamadaliev shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamadaliev is defended easily by Magomedov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Mamadaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mamadaliev circles away.
Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mamadaliev!
Magomedov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mamadaliev.
Mamadaliev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mamadaliev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mamadaliev striking from half guard on the bottom.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Mamadaliev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Mamadaliev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mamadaliev.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov throws a strike but Mamadaliev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Mamadaliev controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamadaliev stands up over Magomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Mamadaliev advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Magomedov taking some punishment here, with Mamadaliev in his half guard.
Mamadaliev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mamadaliev connects with a nice short shot to Magomedov's temple.
Mamadaliev winds up and cracks Magomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamadaliev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mamadaliev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mamadaliev lands strikes from half guard.
Magomedov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Mamadaliev there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov missing with punches from the bottom.
Mamadaliev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mamadaliev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mamadaliev blocks the strikes from Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov landing rabbit punches to the side of Mamadaliev's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Mamadaliev 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.
Mamadaliev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mamadaliev working Magomedov over with strikes.
Mamadaliev blocks the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamadaliev 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.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Mamadaliev is controlling well.
Magomedov looks winded!
Magomedov taking some punishment here, with Mamadaliev in his half guard.
Magomedov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mamadaliev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magomedov is in trouble now - Mamadaliev has advanced to mount!
Magomedov taking shots to the head.
Mamadaliev working Magomedov over with strikes here.
Mamadaliev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mamadaliev raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Mamadaliev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mamadaliev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magomedov to the ground. Mamadaliev is now in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov trying to strike off his back.
Mamadaliev working some strikes from top position.
Mamadaliev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mamadaliev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov trying to strike off his back.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mamadaliev throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamadaliev chips away with some ground and pound.
Mamadaliev working some strikes from top position.
Mamadaliev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Magomedov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamadaliev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mamadaliev postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Mamadaliev works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Mamadaliev is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamadaliev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov striking off his back but it's not causing Mamadaliev any problems.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamadaliev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Mamadaliev slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamadaliev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamadaliev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Mamadaliev throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamadaliev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Mamadaliev won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Mamadaliev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mamadaliev postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Magomedov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Mamadaliev lands a couple of digs.
Mamadaliev stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mamadaliev landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamadaliev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mamadaliev lands a couple of digs.
Mamadaliev lands a couple of elbows.
Islam Mamadaliev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamadaliev won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Mamadaliev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mamadaliev stands up over Magomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mamadaliev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mamadaliev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamadaliev works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Mamadaliev dominated that second round.
That's time! Mamadaliev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for Mamadaliev on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamadaliev.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Mamadaliev sprawls well.
Mamadaliev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mamadaliev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mamadaliev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mamadaliev working the ground and pound from side control.
Mamadaliev cracks Magomedov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mamadaliev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Mamadaliev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mamadaliev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamadaliev throws a strike aimed at the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a little strike from the bottom.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mamadaliev working the ground and pound.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Mamadaliev scoring with strikes.
Magomedov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mamadaliev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mamadaliev landing strikes.
Mamadaliev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mamadaliev blocks the strikes from Magomedov.
Mamadaliev landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamadaliev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mamadaliev landing strikes.
Magomedov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mamadaliev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mamadaliev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mamadaliev avoids the strikes from the bottom by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Mamadaliev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Magomedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mamadaliev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mamadaliev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mamadaliev working the ground and pound.
Mamadaliev looks up at the clock and then as Magomedov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mamadaliev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mamadaliev working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Shamil Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islam Mamadaliev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mamadaliev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Magomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Mamadaliev scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Mamadaliev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mamadaliev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Mamadaliev!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sivile Gonya (ranked 1418 p4p, 184 weight class) and Divanei Silva (ranked 2238 p4p, 258 weight class). Sivile Gonya could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Divanei Silva's chin.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sivile Gonya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Divanei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Gonya.
It looks like Divanei Silva has been cut.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonya circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Silva to the canvas! Silva doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gonya keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sivile Gonya!
Sivile Gonya retains his welterweight title!
Sivile Gonya was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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