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SAFO Sunday Funday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hyabusa (ranked 3391 p4p, 364 weight class) and Vladimir Magosharipov (ranked 3910 p4p, 401 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Magosharipov's choice of entrance music: Jalandhar . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Hyabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladimir Magosharipov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magosharipov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Magosharipov tries to get set, Hyabusa tries to push him back and clinch up but Magosharipov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vladimir Magosharipov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magosharipov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hyabusa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magosharipov drags the fight down to the ground.
Magosharipov keeping full guard, as Hyabusa tries to pass.
Magosharipov pulls Hyabusa in close to his closed guard and prevents Hyabusa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hyabusa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hyabusa looking to sit in guard and control but Magosharipov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyabusa wants to sweep but no luck.
Hyabusa is working hard here to advance position.
Magosharipov trying to control but Hyabusa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hyabusa wants to control the position but Magosharipov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hyabusa is trying to get back to full guard.
Magosharipov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hyabusa controls his leg.
Hyabusa is trying to maintain the position but Magosharipov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magosharipov is trying to work for a kimura but Hyabusa is defending well.
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.
Hyabusa wants to control but Magosharipov passes into side.
Magosharipov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyabusa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magosharipov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hyabusa is not content to let Magosharipov control the position.
Hyabusa tries to bench press Magosharipov off him but Magosharipov keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa is trying to control Magosharipov's posture but Magosharipov avoids it.
Magosharipov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Magosharipov stands up and beckons Hyabusa to his feet.
Magosharipov gets caught napping as Hyabusa dives in and scores a takedown. Magosharipov manages to retain guard.
Hyabusa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magosharipov is keeping the position for now.
Hyabusa stands and throws Magosharipov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hyabusa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magosharipov on the ground.
Hyabusa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magosharipov struggling a bit here.
Hyabusa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Magosharipov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hyabusa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magosharipov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magosharipov is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Magosharipov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magosharipov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hyabusa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magosharipov scrambles back to his feet.
Magosharipov misses with an uppercut
and Hyabusa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magosharipov with a poor takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magosharipov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hyabusa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magosharipov scrambles back to his feet.
Magosharipov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hyabusa defends well and Magosharipov ends up having to push Hyabusa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Hyabusa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magosharipov fails with the takedown
and Magosharipov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryu Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Magosharipov.
Magosharipov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hyabusa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Magosharipov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Magosharipov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hyabusa wants to control but Magosharipov is keeping busy.
Hyabusa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hyabusa tries to get out of the position.
Magosharipov seems to be working for a kimura but Hyabusa defends the submission attempt.
Hyabusa wants to control but Magosharipov is keeping busy.
Magosharipov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vladimir Magosharipov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hyabusa is looking for a sweep. Magosharipov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hyabusa trying to control from the bottom.
Hyabusa actively working from the bottom here.
Magosharipov slips a nice elbow through Hyabusa's hands, connecting with Hyabusa's forehead.
Hyabusa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magosharipov passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magosharipov tries to control but Hyabusa wriggling away.
Magosharipov prevents Hyabusa from getting the reversal.
Magosharipov wants to finish this one by submission but Hyabusa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magosharipov.
Hyabusa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hyabusa just trying to survive but Magosharipov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magosharipov keeps control of the position as Hyabusa tries to break free.
Hyabusa trying to control but not successfully.
Hyabusa tries to break free.
Magosharipov avoiding Hyabusa 's attempts to control his hands.
Magosharipov scores with punches to the body.
Hyabusa is trapped and Magosharipov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyabusa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magosharipov's guard. Nice work there by Hyabusa.
Hyabusa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magosharipov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Magosharipov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hyabusa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hyabusa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hyabusa looking for a takedown.
Magosharipov is trying to pull guard but Hyabusa has him pressed against the cage.
Hyabusa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Magosharipov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hyabusa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magosharipov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magosharipov has his takedown stuffed
and Hyabusa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magosharipov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryu Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Magosharipov.
Magosharipov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magosharipov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magosharipov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magosharipov tries to pull guard but Hyabusa won't allow it.
Magosharipov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hyabusa lands a nice uppercut.
Hyabusa is looking for a takedown.
Hyabusa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hyabusa scores with a shoulder strike.
Magosharipov is trying to force a seperation but Hyabusa has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa lands a shoulder strike.
Hyabusa lands a hook that snaps the head of Magosharipov backwards.
Hyabusa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magosharipov up against the cage.
Magosharipov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hyabusa to keep the fight standing.
Hyabusa lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyabusa lands a shoulder strike.
Magosharipov is rocked!
Hyabusa lands with a light punch inside.
Magosharipov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hyabusa finish him?
Hyabusa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hyabusa scores with a big shot! Magosharipov's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Magosharipov! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Hyabusa!
After the big win, Ryu Hyabusa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Vladimir Magosharipov spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey i just wanna thank my opponent and his team'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byung Soo Choi (ranked 3927 p4p, 404 weight class) and Bhakib Runmagomedov (ranked 3779 p4p, 387 weight class). The key to victory for Byung Soo Choi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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158 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byung Soo Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bhakib Runmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Runmagomedov.
Runmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Runmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Runmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Runmagomedov pushing down on Choi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Runmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Choi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Runmagomedov.
Choi pushes Runmagomedov off looking to stand but Runmagomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Runmagomedov is nestled in close to Choi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Choi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Runmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Choi's hands, connecting with Choi's forehead.
Choi is rocked!
Runmagomedov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Choi quite badly. Choi pulls Runmagomedov in close trying to recover. Runmagomedov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Choi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Choi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhakib Runmagomedov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael De Ruyter (ranked 6655 p4p, 497 weight class) and Danny Williams (ranked 4362 p4p, 429 weight class). De Ruyter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Merck Toch Hoe Sterck. Williams has chosen Iam the KING as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michael De Ruyter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael De Ruyter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Ruyter loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
De Ruyter swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
De Ruyter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Ruyter throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
De Ruyter lands a front kick.
De Ruyter misses with a head kick.
Williams flicks out a counter leg kick but De Ruyter steps away.
De Ruyter lands an overhand right.
De Ruyter cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
De Ruyter looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from De Ruyter.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by De Ruyter misses
and Williams counters with a crisp right hand that drops De Ruyter! Williams lets De Ruyter back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
De Ruyter is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Ruyter throws a head kick that misses
and Williams counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks De Ruyter out cold! What a finish! Williams is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Williams!
Danny Williams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rod Stickmann (ranked 2286 p4p, 266 weight class) and Patrick OConnor (ranked 3455 p4p, 373 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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180 lbs
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199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rod Stickmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick OConnor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnor clinches up against the cage.
OConnor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stickmann is trying to break the clinch but OConnor is controlling him.
Stickmann blocks the elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stickmann.
Stickmann displaying some good clinch control by pressing OConnor up against the cage.
Stickmann gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Stickmann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OConnor lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OConnor lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Rod Stickmann has been cut.
OConnor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stickmann avoids it.
OConnor blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor misses with a punch on the inside.
OConnor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OConnor blocking some punches.
OConnor has a couple of punches blocked by Stickmann.
OConnor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stickmann.
OConnor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stickmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OConnor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
OConnor pushes Stickmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stickmann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OConnor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OConnor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stickmann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to Stickmann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnor trying to land knees to the body.
OConnor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OConnor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stickmann.
Stickmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OConnor misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnor lands a damaging elbow.
OConnor trying to land knees to the body.
OConnor lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stickmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stickmann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OConnor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OConnor throws a punch but it's blocked by Stickmann.
OConnor working Stickmann over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stickmann avoiding damage as OConnor throws knees to the body.
Stickmann blocks an uppercut.
OConnor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OConnor lands a good knee to the midsection. Stickmann won't want to take too many of those.
OConnor lands with a light punch inside.
OConnor lands a left hand.
OConnor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stickmann takes a shot to the head.
OConnor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stickmann is rocked!
Rod Stickmann's cut is getting worse.
Stickmann is trying to break free.
Oh Stickmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OConnor crunches a lovely knee into Stickmann's ribcage.
Stickmann is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnor lands with a right to the head.
OConnor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stickmann backwards.
OConnor working aggressively here.
OConnor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OConnor lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Stickmann to his knees! OConnor keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick OConnor!
Patrick OConnor 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.
Rod Stickmann was interviewed post fight and said 'Dammit'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Nobody (ranked 2410 p4p, 49 weight class) and Nosyaj Rram (ranked 1196 p4p, 30 weight class). Rram has chosen Grace - You Don't Own Me ft. G-Eazy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138 lbs
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150 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Nobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Nosyaj Rram!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobody throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Rram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nobody doesn't seem phased though.
Rram tries to clinch up but Nobody circles away and keeps his distance.
Rram lunges at Nobody with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nobody's hand.
Nobody stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rram.
Rram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Nobody coming out on top.
Nobody misses with a double jab.
Rram ducks right into an uppercut from Nobody.
A shot to the liver by Rram. Beautiful body shot.
Rram tries to clinch but Nobody moves out of range.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Nobody feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nobody was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Rram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nobody stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nobody throws a head kick but Rram moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram misses with a combination
and Nobody counters by clinching up.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nobody drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rram pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rram lands a head shot.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nobody misses with a body kick.
Rram scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rram.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rram.
Rram throws a solid leg kick but Nobody takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rram.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nobody.
Nobody attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nobody looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rram has his hands on Nobody's head, controlling the position.
Rram lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nobody wants to stand up but Rram is controlling him.
Rram gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nobody manages to avoid it.
Nobody was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rram throws a series of punches but Nobody moves out of range.
Rram lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rram chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rram fakes the leg kick and cracks Nobody in the body.
Nobody will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nobody misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rram!
Rram dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nobody. That did some damage!
Rram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nobody shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rram sprawls well. Rram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nobody gets slowly back to his feet.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nobody comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nobody is out of range and Rram settles back down.
Rram gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nobody counters with a head kick that drops Rram!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nobody stands up over Rram, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nobody makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rram seems keen to control Nobody's posture.
Nobody working some strikes from top position.
Rram keeping full guard, as Nobody tries to pass.
Rram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rram is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rram wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram wants to clinch up but Nobody keeps it at a distance.
Rram misses the body punch
and Nobody counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rram scores with a decent looking hook.
Nobody lands a head kick that stumbles Rram and the fighters go to the mat.
Rram is rocked!
It looks like Nosyaj Rram has been cut.
Nobody throws a big elbow that misses.
Rram is still in real trouble! Can Nobody finish him?
Nobody throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rram working a defensive guard here.
Rram manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rram seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rram bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nobody tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rram has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nobody manages to avoid it.
Nobody misses with a two punch combination.
Rram lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rram throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram throws a body punch but Nobody moves out of range.
Rram lands a nice looking body kick.
Nobody feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rrams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nobody counters with a stiff right hand.
Rram thows a leg kick but Nobody checks it
enabling Nobody to counter with a crisp jab.
Rram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nobody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nobody.
Nobody tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it.
A lazy body kick from Rram
and Nobody counters with a left hand that sends Rram to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nobody postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rram covers up, he's hurt! Nobody keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nobody and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nobody can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Nobody!
Nigel Nobody took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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