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Conquest VII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nairy Huts (ranked 23834 p4p, 565 weight class) and Edward Folayang (ranked 5709 p4p, 490 weight class). Nairy Huts has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nairy Huts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Folayang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folayang scores with a body shot.
Huts dives in for a single leg takedown but Folayang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Folayang scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Nairy Huts has been cut.
Huts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Folayang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Folayang does no damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Folayang enables Huts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Folayang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Folayang pushes Huts off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Huts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Huts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Folayang misses with a series of wild punches.
Huts shoots for a double leg takedown but Folayang sprawls well. He's pushed Huts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nairy Huts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Huts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Folayang avoids the head kick by Huts.
Huts scoring well with a low kick there.
Folayang throws a lazy body kick
and Huts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Folayang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Folayang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Folayang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Folayang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huts manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huts wants to sweep here but Folayang controlling him for the moment.
Folayang drops back looking for a leg! Huts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huts manages to kick Folayang off! Folayang jumps back into Huts's guard.
Huts keeping full guard, as Folayang tries to pass.
Folayang stands up from Huts's guard - Folayang perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Folayang finds it's way round the side to connect with Huts's head.
Huts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Folayang defends well and Huts ends up having to push Folayang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huts takes one on the button.
Huts scores with a head kick. Folayang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Huts throws a head kick but Folayang moves out of range.
Huts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Folayang throws a low kick but Huts avoids it.
Huts throws a counter high kick but Folayang was just alert enough to avoid it.
Folayang lands with a right and another and another! Huts is in big trouble! Folayang lands again and this time it's lights out for Huts! A quality knockout there for Folayang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edward Folayang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Alaba (ranked 3872 p4p, 409 weight class) and NoBrain Mentally (ranked 2101 p4p, 254 weight class). David Alaba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Alaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, NoBrain Mentally!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mentally connects with a right hand. Alaba shakes it off.
Mentally scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alaba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mentally is fending him off so far but Alaba persists. Nope, Mentally circles away and we're back to standing.
Alaba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mentally feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alaba sprawling to the canvas! Alaba rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mentally finish him?!
It looks like David Alaba has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaba walks straight into a right hand from Mentally - that's dropped him! Mentally jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Alaba from any more punishment! Alaba complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). NoBrain Mentally!
NoBrain Mentally gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Komaroff (ranked 5149 p4p, 382 weight class) and Abunazir Kindzal (ranked 5305 p4p, 388 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bronson Komaroff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abunazir Kindzal!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kindzal looking to score a takedown here. Komaroff is defending well but Kindzal drives through and ends up in Komaroff's guard.
Komaroff 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kindzal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kindzal content to stall in guard here.
Kindzal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kindzal looking to pass the guard.
Kindzal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Komaroff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Kindzal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kindzal.
Komaroff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kindzal defends it easily.
Komaroff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kindzal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Komaroff looking for a guillotine here but Kindzal defends easily.
Komaroff looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kindzal has picked Komaroff up and slammed him! Komaroff can't keep hold of the triangle and Kindzal manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff is looking for a sweep.
Kindzal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Komaroff wants to control but Kindzal postures up.
Kindzal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Komaroff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kindzal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Komaroff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Komaroff gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindzal lands a nice shot to the head.
Kindzal is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kindzal with good strikes from the mount here!
Kindzal content just to control the position here.
Komaroff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff tries to improve his position but instead Kindzal has taken his back!
Komaroff is really stuck here.
Komaroff is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
What can Komaroff do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Komaroff is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kindzal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Komaroff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abunazir Kindzal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Komaroff misses with a takedown
and Kindzal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Komaroff takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kindzal has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Komaroff is trying to keep an underhook but Kindzal manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kindzal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kindzal is working for a kimura but Komaroff is defending it quite comfortably.
Komaroff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kindzal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Komaroff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindzal is taking a breather. Komaroff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Kindzal.
Kindzal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abunazir Kindzal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Komaroff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kindzal pulls his head out easily.
Kindzal trying to control the pace.
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.
Komaroff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kindzal pulls his head out easily.
Komaroff trying to hold on to Kindzal's head to control him but Kindzal postures up.
Kindzal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kindzal passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kindzal avoids the attempt from Komaroff to control.
Komaroff tries to reverse the position but Kindzal maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindzal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Komaroff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kindzal looking to finish Komaroff with some ground and pound. This is bad for Komaroff!
Kindzal lands a big elbow.
Komaroff is desperately trying to improve his position but Kindzal has a good base and remains in mount.
Kindzal throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Komaroff has his hands clasped together but Kindzal breaks the hold and Komaroff is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kindzal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abunazir Kindzal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Krawczyk (ranked 23962 p4p, 581 weight class) and Gilberto Silva (ranked 23870 p4p, 540 weight class). Krawczyk comes to the cage accompanied by Miodowe Lata. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Karol Krawczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Silva.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krawczyk tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Krawczyk drops back down to his feet.
Silva is leaning against Krawczyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krawczyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karol Krawczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krawczyk dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krawczyk throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Krawczyk tries to clinch
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krawczyk misses with the combination.
Krawczyk misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Krawczyk controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoiding damage.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krawczyk up against the cage.
Krawczyk letting Silva take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gilberto Silva.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Krawczyk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Silva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Krawczyk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoiding damage.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krawczyks head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is stalling here.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Krawczyk improves position.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Krawczyk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gilberto Silva.
Krawczyk wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Krawczyk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Krawczyk works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Krawczyk working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looks winded!
Krawczyk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Krawczyk passes into half guard.
Krawczyk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krawczyk 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.
Krawczyk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krawczyk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krawczyk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawczyk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krawczyk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krawczyk is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krawczyk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krawczyk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krawczyk is trying for a kimura here. Silva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Krawczyk wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karol Krawczyk!
A very excited looking Karol Krawczyk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Dean (ranked 4863 p4p, 450 weight class) and Zhang Wu (ranked 5946 p4p, 504 weight class). Zhang Wu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zhang Wu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean fails to land the takedown.
Dean walks into a left hand.
It looks like James Dean has been cut.
Wu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wu lands a really nice looking cross but Dean seems unphased.
Wu lands a jab to the head.
Wu's coach down at Elite Underground Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wu wants it to stay on the feet.
Wu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dean or perhaps it was just good defense by Wu, which made it look bad.
Wu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wu sprawls well. Wu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wu jabs Dean to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dean misses with a hook
and Wu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wu defends it nicely.
Wu lands with a right hand.
Zhang Wu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
Dean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dean tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wu defends well and Dean ends up having to push Wu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Wu jabs at Dean's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Wu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dean doesn't seem phased though.
Wu lands a nice looking body shot.
Wu lands a jab to Dean's midsection.
A jab from Wu finds it's way through Dean's defenses.
James Dean's cut is getting worse.
Dean with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wu to score with a decent uppercut.
Wu lands a big right hand that sends Dean crashing to the mat! Wu stays standing though and waves Dean back to his feet!
Dean is rocked!
Wu throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dean clean off his feet! He's out cold! Wu stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zhang Wu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Biq NePitam (ranked 23793 p4p, 510 weight class) and Karl Beilstein (ranked 5341 p4p, 461 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Biq NePitam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Beilstein!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NePitam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beilstein manages to avoid it.
Beilstein with a lazy takedown attempt
and NePitam counters with a nice body shot.
Beilstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and NePitam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beilstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beilstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says NePitam as he avoids it easily.
Beilstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beilstein has his takedown stuffed
and NePitam counters with a nice body shot.
Biq NePitam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Beilstein.
NePitam scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as NePitam lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beilstein doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts NePitam, as that shot connected.
Beilstein is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NePitam jabs at Beilstein's body.
Beilstein is still on wobbly legs! Can NePitam finish him?
Beilstein looks winded!
Beilstein drops his hands momentarily. NePitam doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Beilstein staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Beilstein doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biq NePitam!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustaw Lis (ranked 24085 p4p, 518 weight class) and Krystian Szmyd (ranked 22382 p4p, 486 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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160 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustaw Lis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krystian Szmyd!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lis stuffs the takedown attempt from Szmyd. Szmyd gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Szmyd is defended easily by Lis.
Szmyd misses with a takedown
and Lis counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustaw Lis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
Szmyd has a takedown stuffed.
Lis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Szmyd back to the cage. Lis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice takedown defense from Lis. No joy for Szmyd on that attempt.
Szmyd dives in and grabs Lis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lis pushes down on Szmyd's head and hops out.
Szmyd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lis counters with a straight right hand.
Szmyd dives in for a single leg takedown but Lis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lis is looking to counter the offense by Szmyd and move into the clinch.
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!
Szmyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Lis sprawls well. He's pushed Szmyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lis feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szmyd or perhaps it was just good defense by Lis, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Lis both land. Nice combination.
Lis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Szmyd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lis circles away.
Lis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Szmyd has his takedown stuffed
and Lis counters with a stiff right hand.
Szmyd doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lis to counter with a crisp jab.
Szmyd closes the distance and clinches up with Lis, looking for a takedown. Szmyd pushes Lis against the cage but Lis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Lis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Szmyd looks winded!
Lis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Szmyd misses with a takedown
enabling Lis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt - Lis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Szmyd fails with the takedown
and Lis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szmyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Lis sprawls well. He's pushed Szmyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Szmyd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szmyd has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lis lunges at Szmyd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Szmyd's hand.
Szmyd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lis counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Lis.
Lis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szmyd shoots and misses
and Lis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Lis - just one landing.
Szmyd is rocked!
Lis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Szmyd is still on wobbly legs! Can Lis finish him?
Lis connects with a right that clearly hurt Szmyd. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Lis proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Szmyd collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustaw Lis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabinho Tavares (ranked 2780 p4p, 318 weight class) and Uncle Fester (ranked 4575 p4p, 436 weight class). Fabinho Tavares has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabinho Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Uncle Fester !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Tavares is predictable there
letting Fester counter with a right hand.
Tavares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fester .
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fester .
Fester misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a solid body kick.
Fester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tavares throws a quick counter head kick but Fester was just out of range.
Fester should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Both fighters circling a little - Tavares finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Uncle Fester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fester moves out of range as Tavares throws a body kick.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Fester .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fester swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Uncle Fester has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tavares lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fester throws out a counter right but Tavares avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tavares!
Fester looks winded!
Fester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Fester misses.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fester . Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tavares!
Tavares feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Fester collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fabinho Tavares!
Fabinho Tavares 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Lewis (ranked 4738 p4p, 442 weight class) and Fightertwo For Money (ranked 23779 p4p, 540 weight class). Fightertwo For Money is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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188 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fightertwo For Money!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
For Money misses the jab.
For Money throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
Lewis moves into the clinch.
For Money is trying to break free.
For Money wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Fightertwo For Money has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For Money gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Lewis avoiding damage.
Lewis wants to take the fight to the mat but For Money manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lewis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
For Money misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
For Money wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis has For Money pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. For Money manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
For Money wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis is looking to take this one to the mat.
For Money is trying to break the clinch but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis has For Money pressed against the cage, preventing For Money from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
For Money is trying to force a seperation but Lewis has the dominant position.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but For Money does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
For Money tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if For Money can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewis is nestled in close to For Money, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
For Money is looking to improve his position.
Lewis is keen to just control but For Money is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
For Money is trying to stand up here but Lewis is controlling him well.
Lewis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
For Money tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lewis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but For Money is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but For Money is defending well.
Lewis wants to control but For Money is keeping him busy.
Lewis prevents For Money from standing back up.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but For Money keeps working.
Lewis thows a huge punch but For Money dodges it nicely.
For Money tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
For Money looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
For Money misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
For Money will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lewis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lewis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts For Money as he jumps to the side.
For Money looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from For Money misses.
For Money scores with a shot to the body.
For Money throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis tries to counter with a takedown but For Money is quick to defend against it.
For Money fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
For Money misses with a wild combination.
For Money looks winded!
A slow jab from For Money misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from For Money. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but For Money defends well and Lewis ends up having to push For Money into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis lands a nice elbow.
Lewis has For Money pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. For Money manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lewis stalls.
Lewis has For Money pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. For Money manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lewis looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fightertwo For Money dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fightertwo For Money's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from For Money misses.
For Money tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches For Money napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Lewis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but For Money is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
For Money stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
For Money is not content to let Lewis control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lewis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lewis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is working For Money over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lewis is chipping away with strikes.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but For Money keeps working.
Lewis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lewis working the body and head with strikes.
Lewis working the ground and pound.
Lewis is chipping away with strikes.
Lewis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but For Money is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but For Money is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
For Money wants to control but Lewis postures up.
For Money is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lewis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
For Money takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
For Money is looking to get back to his feet here but Lewis is keeping cool and he's managed to take For Money's back.
For Money prevents Lewis from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis scores with strikes from the back.
Lewis throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
For Money is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lewis struggling to land strikes to the head as For Money covers up.
Lewis missing with strikes from the back.
For Money is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
For Money staying busy and making it hard for Lewis to control.
Lewis lands punches and elbows.
For Money tries to break free.
For Money is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
For Money is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
For Money prevents Lewis from getting a body triangle.
For Money is covering up but some of the strikes from Lewis are getting through and doing damage.
Lewis looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
A lull in the action here.
For Money really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lewis punishes For Money with strikes from the back mount.
Lewis scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
For Money can't escape the position.
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!
Lewis throwing damaging strikes from the back! For Money could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Lewis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fightertwo For Money's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from For Money.
Lewis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says For Money as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and For Money releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
As Lewis backs off For Money throws a huge counter combo but Lewis manages to avoid it all.
Lewis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. For Money is trying to defend but Lewis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis wants to control but For Money is keeping him busy.
For Money is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lewis trying to control the action but For Money is working from the bottom.
For Money tries to bench press Lewis off him but Lewis keeps the position.
For Money throws Lewis to one side and escapes!
Lewis dodges the punch combination from For Money.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
For Money throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis has closed the distance and engaged For Money in a clinch.
Lewis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. For Money gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but For Money turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
For Money wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. For Money is defending well for now.
For Money is pressed up against the cage. Lewis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag For Money down to the mat. For Money avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
For Money throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
For Money takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
For Money lands the left hand.
For Money stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
For Money tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from For Money.
Fightertwo For Money seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
For Money punishes Lewis's body with a nice straight punch.
Fightertwo For Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
For Money fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
For Money pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis takes one on the button.
Lewis shoots for a takedown but For Money saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but For Money sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
For Money swinging wildly here.
Fightertwo For Money is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
For Money connects with a body shot that sends Lewis's belly button to the back.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
For Money throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by For Money, which made it look bad.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. For Money defends it nicely.
For Money circles away from the clinch attempt.
For Money cracks a nice hook into Lewis's ribs.
For Money throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
For Money throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts For Money as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fightertwo For Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think For Money has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fightertwo For Money!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murska (ranked 5631 p4p, 471 weight class) and Roku Takenaka (ranked 2835 p4p, 339 weight class). Ispa Murska could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roku Takenaka's chin.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Murska!
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, Roku Takenaka!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murska digs a right hand underneath Takenaka's ribcage. Takenaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murska lands a shoulder strike.
Murska gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takenaka.
Murska prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Murska lands with a left to the head.
Murska lands a body shot.
Murska lands a right hand.
Murska lands a body punch.
Murska lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Murska's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takenaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Murska.
Murska stalls.
Takenaka working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murska.
Takenaka is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murska taking a breather.
Murska lands with a left to the head.
Takenaka jumps guard but Murska stands there with Takenaka around his waist. Takenaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ispa Murska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murska walks away with a smile on his face. Takenaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from Murska misses.
Takenaka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murska pinned against the cage. Murska gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takenaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takenaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murska loads up on a big right hand but Takenaka slips the punch.
Murska takes a swing at Takenaka's ribcage but misses.
Murska with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Murska.
Murska missing with a left hand there. Takenaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takenaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murska connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takenaka scrambles back to his feet.
Takenaka takes a swing at Murska's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Murska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murska swings for the body but Takenaka moves out of range.
Murska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takenaka, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Takenaka fails to land.
Murska stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Murska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murska lands an uppercut.
Murska lands with a light punch inside.
Murska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murska.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Murska.
Murska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Takenaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Murska finish him?
Murska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Takenaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takenaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Murska.
Takenaka looks winded!
Murska slows down the pace here.
Murska lands with a light punch inside.
Murska prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Murska.
Murska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murska lands a hook that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Takenaka can't get the takedown.
Takenaka throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Murska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takenaka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murska.
Murska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murska gets through Takenaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murska unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Takenaka! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Murska is unloading with more strikes now! Takenaka drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murska!
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