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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Brewer (ranked 5750 p4p, 385 weight class) and Charles Farias (ranked 5657 p4p, 383 weight class). Farias has chosen Notorious B.I.G - Juicy as his entrance music. 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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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micheal Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Farias!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brewer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Farias misses the jab.
Farias lands a front kick.
Farias tries a head kick but it misses.
Farias connects with the punch.
Farias closes the distance and clinches.
Brewer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brewer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brewer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farias is looking to stand up but Brewer isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brewer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brewer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brewer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Brewer uses his free foot to push down on Farias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Farias.
Farias has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Brewer is persistently looking for the submission but Farias is defending it well.
Brewer looking for the RNC.
What can Farias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Brewer has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Farias! Can he survive? No! He's out! Brewer gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micheal Brewer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyoksu Tuhura (ranked 3602 p4p, 208 weight class) and Joao Miguel (ranked 3153 p4p, 185 weight class). Joao Miguel looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoksu Tuhura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Miguel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel shoots for a takedown but Tuhura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tuhura tries to counter by clinching up but Miguel breaks away and moves out of range.
Miguel shoots in for a takedown but Tuhura shows good takedown defense.
Tuhura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Miguel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tuhura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miguel somewhat.
Kyoksu Tuhura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Miguel.
Miguel shoots in and drives through. Tuhura sprawls well.
Tuhura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Miguel looks winded!
Tuhura tries to close the distance and clinch but Miguel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuhura connects with a body shot that sends Miguel's belly button to the back.
Joao Miguel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miguel or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuhura, which made it look bad.
Tuhura tries to clinch but Miguel is having none of it.
Tuhura misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miguel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuhura tries to avoid it but Miguel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuhura to the ground. Tuhura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miguel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tuhura circles away.
Miguel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tuhura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miguel is rocked!
Tuhura drops Miguel with a huge uppercut! Miguel drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tuhura is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyoksu Tuhura!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Diaz (ranked 3145 p4p, 356 weight class) and Clive Burrows (ranked 4378 p4p, 439 weight class). Mario Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Montreal, Mario Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clive Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burrows fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Burrows persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burrows missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burrows looks to land a strike but Diaz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Burrows with a nice head shot there.
Burrows has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burrows scoring with some ground and pound.
Burrows won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burrows has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rio Fight Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Burrows cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz has an active guard here but Burrows has managed to pass into half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Burrows in his half guard.
Burrows lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Diaz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Burrows jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clive Burrows!
A relieved looking Clive Burrows thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Sajid (ranked 3979 p4p, 401 weight class) and Barry Diemomd (ranked 4661 p4p, 446 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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156 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdullah Sajid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Diemomd!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diemomd misses with a wild body shot.
Diemomd throws a low kick but Sajid avoids it.
A combination from Diemomd does no damage.
Sajid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diemomd swivels and escapes.
Sajid slips a straight right by Diemomd.
Diemomd throws a leg kick but Sajid sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diemomd throws a hook but Sajid blocks it.
Sajid darts in looking for a takedown but Diemomd gets double underhooks and turns Sajid into the cage.
Diemomd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Diemomd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Sajid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diemomd throws a hook to the side of Sajid's head but Sajid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sajid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diemomd is fending him off so far but Sajid persists. Nope, Diemomd circles away and we're back to standing.
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Diemomd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sajid.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sajid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sajid misses with a takedown attempt - Diemomd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diemomd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diemomd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sajid moves away.
Sajid shoots in and drives through. Diemomd sprawls well.
Sajid defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
Diemomd throws a hook but Sajid blocks it.
Sajid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sajid there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diemomd misses with an uppercut. Sajid saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sajid is defended easily by Diemomd.
Sajid is breathing heavily.
Sajid ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sajid.
Despite the aggression on Diemomd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diemomd misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sajid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diemomd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sajid somewhat.
A jab from Diemomd misses.
Diemomd misses with a straight right.
Sajid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diemomd.
Sajid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diemomd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sajid looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diemomd!
Diemomd is looking to regain half guard here but Sajid keeps moving and retains side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Diemomd is right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sajid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diemomd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diemomd is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sajid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diemomd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sajid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sajid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diemomd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sajid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diemomd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diemomd sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diemomd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sajid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diemomd wants to sweep but no luck.
Sajid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sajid postures up.
Sajid drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diemomd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diemomd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diemomd!
Sajid is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diemomd off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sajid looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Diemomd taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdullah Sajid!
An out of breath Abdullah Sajid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bingo Bango (ranked 4392 p4p, 439 weight class) and David Tylor (ranked 3944 p4p, 412 weight class). David Tylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bingo Bango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Tylor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bango forces Tylor back against the cage and clinches.
Bango is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tylor is defending well.
Bango drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tylor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bango stuffs the takedown attempt from Tylor. Tylor gets slowly back to his feet.
David Tylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bango tries to bum rush Tylor with a series of wild strikes but Tylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Tylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bango is fending him off so far but Tylor persists. Nope, Bango circles away and we're back to standing.
Tylor shoots and misses
and Bango counters with a stiff right hand.
Bingo Bango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Tylor.
Bango takes a swing at Tylor's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tylor moves into the clinch.
Bango changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Bango sprawls well. He's pushed Tylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bango changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bango in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bango is looking to take a break and control but Tylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bango controls the position.
Tylor is trying to improve his position.
Bango trying to control the action but Tylor is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
An elbow from Bango crashes against the mat.
Tylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bango is looking to take a break and control but Tylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bango cracks Tylor with a big elbow.
Bango cracks Tylor with a big elbow.
Bango trying to control the action but Tylor is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bango controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tylor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bango connects with a decent elbow.
Tylor wants to control but Bango postures up.
Bango cracks Tylor with a big right hand but Tylor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tylor is looking to reverse the position.
Bango content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tylor is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bango moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tylor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tylor tries to bench press Bango off him but Bango keeps the position.
Bango working the head and body with strikes.
Tylor is looking for a sweep.
Bango lands an elbow.
Bango lands a few punches from side control.
Bango taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tylor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Bango dominated that round.
That's time! Bango's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bango closes the distance and pushes Tylor back into the cage.
Bango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tylor can do to turn this around?
Tylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Bango won't allow it.
Tylor drags the fight down to the ground.
Bango stays in close to Tylor's body and controls the position.
Bango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bango wants to control from the top but Tylor keeps moving.
Bingo Bango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bango postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tylor's guard.
Tylor is looking to control Bango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tylor avoid being mounted?
Bango trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tylor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bango scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bango seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tylor trying to control but Bango postures up.
Bango lands with a punch from half guard.
Bango is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bango scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Bango 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.
Tylor is looking to escape.
Well, if Bango 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.
Tylor is looking to control Bango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tylor avoid being mounted?
Bango seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bango shoots in and gets a takedown into Tylor's guard.
Bango controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bango trying to control the position from guard on top but Tylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bango sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tylor's guard.
Tylor tries to roll over but Bango keeps him under control.
Bango stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tylor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tylor wants to control but Bango is keeping busy.
Bango not doing much here.
Bango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bango looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bango trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Bango dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bango closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bango is nestled in close to Tylor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bango trying to control from half guard but Tylor is working away.
Bango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bango stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tylor taking some punishment here, with Bango in his half guard.
Tylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bango seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tylor is not content to let Bango control the position.
Bango sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bango scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tylor wants to control but Bango is keeping busy.
Tylor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Bango 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.
Bango looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tylor moves into full guard.
Bango's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bango postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bango is holding on to half guard well.
Bango tries to roll over but Tylor keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bango is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tylor's back!
Bango biding his time, controlling Tylor.
Bango lands strikes to the head.
Bango is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tylor trying to control the action but Bango just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bango is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bango punishes Tylor with strikes from the back mount.
Bango has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tylor's body.
Tylor trying to control the action but Bango just sinks the hooks in.
Bingo Bango is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Tylor do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
David Tylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bingo Bango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bango 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingo Bango!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Black (ranked 2970 p4p, 340 weight class) and Georgi Konds (ranked 4532 p4p, 452 weight class). Joe Black could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Georgi Konds's chin.
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186 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georgi Konds!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Konds sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Black moves away from the strike by Konds.
Black tries to clinch but Konds moves out of range.
Konds throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Konds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Konds just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlack.
Konds keeps the fight on the outside.
Konds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Konds.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Konds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Konds won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Konds is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Black lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black cracks Konds with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konds prevents Black from moving into mount.
Konds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Konds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Black's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Konds is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Konds is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konds managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Black.
An elbow from Black crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konds is trying to get back to half guard.
Black trying to control the position but Konds is working away.
The ground and pound from Black seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Black scoring with punches and elbows.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Konds is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
Konds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Konds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Konds trying to control but Black flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konds trying to control the action but Black just sinks the hooks in.
Black looking for the RNC.
Black controlling well, preventing Konds from escaping the position.
Konds trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Black is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Konds up.
Konds has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Black.
Black is hanging on to Konds's back as he tries to escape.
Konds turns into Black and is now in his guard.
Konds wants to stand and escape but instead Black has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Black preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konds controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Konds keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Black's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Konds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black is working Konds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Konds keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Black dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Konds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Konds with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Konds sprawls well. Konds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joe Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Konds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Konds lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Joe Black has been cut.
Konds lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Konds. Those never looked like landing.
Konds connects with the punch.
Konds gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Konds is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Konds pushes Black off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Konds fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Konds scores with a punch to the head.
Georgi Konds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Konds misses with a double jab.
Black jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Konds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konds connects with a looping right hand.
Black is rocked!
Konds lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Black out cold! Black is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Georgi Konds!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Gutierrez (ranked 3197 p4p, 343 weight class) and Blaxlan Koca (ranked 5340 p4p, 472 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blaxlan Koca!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez lands with a cross.
Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Koca.
Gutierrez lands with a nice combination. Koca backs away looking to recover.
Koca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koca keeps control of Gutierrez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koca is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gutierrez is defending well.
Gutierrez tries to break free but Koca pushes him back against the cage.
Koca tries to land knees in the clinch but Gutierrez avoids the damage to the body.
Koca breaks the clinch.
Koca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gutierrez cracks Koca with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Koca falls to his knees and Gutierrez doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Gutierrez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reece Daniels (ranked 2386 p4p, 134 weight class) and Ricky Daniels (ranked 4415 p4p, 241 weight class). Reece Daniels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - Kings never die. Ricky Daniels is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reece Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricky Daniels closes the distance but Reece Daniels moves to the side
and Reece Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Reece Daniels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ricky Daniels is rocked!
Reece Daniels scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ricky Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Reece Daniels finish him?
Ricky Daniels leaves his chin hanging out and Reece Daniels seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ricky Daniels crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reece Daniels!
Reece Daniels decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Goji Kano (ranked 3539 p4p, 303 weight class) and Ronn Gracie (ranked 3527 p4p, 301 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goji Kano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronn Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kano fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Kano avoids it easily.
Kano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kano is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kano swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kano's guard.
Kano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kano tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Kano defends it.
Kano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kano tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Kano is defending the position.
Kano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kano looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is keen to just control but Kano is a slippery customer.
Kano looking for submissions off his back.
Kano looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kano wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control!
Kano tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kano regains half guard.
Kano wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kano looking for submissions off his back.
Kano looking for submissions off his back.
Kano is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Kano has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gracie. Oh but Kano has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gracie goes limp - he's gone! Kano jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Goji Kano!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josuke Nakamura (ranked 3424 p4p, 371 weight class) and Johnny Santos (ranked 4857 p4p, 452 weight class). Santos has chosen Nazareth- Let Me Be Your Leader as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josuke Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Santos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Nakamura counters with a crisp one two that drops Santos! Nakamura thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Santos to his feet! Santos is in big trouble!
Santos is rocked!
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos connects with a jab.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Santos tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Nakamura goes down! Santos pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Nakamura is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oh Nakamura is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Santos wants to stand but Nakamura has his arm trapped.
Nakamura seems to have got his legs back now.
Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Santos stands up and beckons Nakamura to his feet.
Santos throws a good cross that connects.
Santos moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Nakamura goes down! Can Santos finish him!?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Nakamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Santos trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos gets a clinch.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos tries a knee to the head but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santos working Nakamura over with knees to the body.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Santos crunches a lovely knee into Nakamura's ribcage.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nakamura gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Nakamura wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Santos lands a knee to the head.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Santos lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakamura's face.
Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nakamura blocks it with crossed arms.
Santos working Nakamura over with knees to the body.
Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
Nakamura turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Santos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos tries a knee to the head but Nakamura blocks it.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Nakamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakamura tightens his grip and picks Santos up, before dumping him to the ground. Santos manages to land in guard.
Santos wants to stand up but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Nakamura off! Nakamura jumps back into Santos's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Nakamura off! Nakamura jumps back into Santos's guard.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santos dives on top into guard.
Santos won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
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.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Santos passes Nakamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakamura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santos forces his way into half guard.
Johnny Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos wants to stand but Nakamura has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Santos wants to pass to mount but Nakamura is defending the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakamura tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santos connects with a right hand. Nakamura shakes it off.
Nice straight punches there by Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos.
Santos steps in with a hook that catches Nakamura right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Santos follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Nakamura looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Santos!
Johnny Santos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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