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BFC HARDCORE 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robby Glumpkins (ranked 25019 p4p, 4121 weight class) and Abdul Azizsbatereja (ranked 707 p4p, 496 weight class). Abdul Azizsbatereja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robby Glumpkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdul Azizsbatereja!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glumpkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azizsbatereja has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Azizsbatereja pushes Glumpkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Azizsbatereja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azizsbatereja shoots in looking for a takedown. Glumpkins tries to sprawl out of it but Azizsbatereja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Glumpkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Glumpkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Azizsbatereja tries to clinch
and Glumpkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Azizsbatereja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glumpkins.
Glumpkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glumpkins gets tackled into the cage by Azizsbatereja. Azizsbatereja maintains the clinch.
Glumpkins manages to break the clinch.
Azizsbatereja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azizsbatereja tries to close the distance and clinch but Glumpkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glumpkins lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Azizsbatereja misses.
Azizsbatereja slips a jab and a cross from Glumpkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azizsbatereja drops Glumpkins with a beautiful combination! Glumpkins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Azizsbatereja is looking for the KO!
 Glumpkins is rocked!
 It looks like Robby Glumpkins has been cut.
Azizsbatereja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Glumpkins jabs at Azizsbatereja's body.
Azizsbatereja slips a straight right by Glumpkins.
Azizsbatereja gets in close and instigates a 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!
Glumpkins breaks the clinch.
Robby Glumpkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azizsbatereja wants to stay close but Glumpkins steps back to make room for something. Azizsbatereja seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Glumpkins and Azizsbatereja drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robby Glumpkins!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Royce (ranked 2810 p4p, 7068 weight class) and Giennadij Kovalov (ranked 133 p4p, 217 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kovalov's choice of entrance music: СЛОТ - 200 кВт. Jason Royce has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Royce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giennadij Kovalov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Royce.
Royce lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovalov throws a big shot that misses.
Kovalov swings for the body but Royce moves out of range.
Royce jabs at Kovalov's body.
Kovalov looks to land a right hand but Royce moved out of range.
Royce darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Royce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovalov at a distance.
Royce scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovalov looks winded!
Royce lands a slapping body shot.
Royce steps into range and cracks Kovalov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kovalov flops backwards and Royce dives into his guard looking to finish!
 It looks like Giennadij Kovalov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royce decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Royce is looking to wear down Kovalov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Royce lands a nice looking body kick.
Royce lands with a shot to the body.
Kovalov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royce lands a slapping body shot.
BOOM! Royce lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kovalov. Kovalov tries to recover but Royce is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kovalov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Royce!
Giennadij Kovalov spoke after the fight, saying 'сука блять!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Long (ranked 6111 p4p, 6361 weight class) and Randy Lahey (ranked 501 p4p, 514 weight class). Randy Lahey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Long appears to be looking for a big counter.
Long takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lahey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Long throws a combination. Lahey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Randy Lahey has been cut.
Lahey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Long.
Long steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lahey.
Lahey dodges the punch combination from Long.
Lahey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lahey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Lahey misses the target.
Long lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Lahey out cold! Lahey 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 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ralph Long!
A very excited looking Ralph Long 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Dibangu (ranked 2403 p4p, 3813 weight class) and Enzo Mendoza (ranked 343 p4p, 504 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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BJJ White 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manu Dibangu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enzo Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Dibangu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dibangu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Enzo Mendoza has been cut.
Manu Dibangu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dibangu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dibangu misses with a shot to the body
and Dibangu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Dibangu throwing a counter right hand but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Mendoza as he connects with a hook.
Dibangu throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.
Dibangu slips under a jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dibangu has time to react.
Dibangu throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Manu Dibangu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
Dibangu misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza throws a hook but Dibangu avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendoza misses the target.
Dibangu throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Dibangu misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dibangu has time to react.
Dibangu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Dibangu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dibangu dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibangu rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mendoza.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dibangu.
Dibangu has Mendoza pressed against the cage, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dibangu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dibangu works on Mendoza's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dibangu fails to land.
Mendoza blocks an uppercut.
Dibangu has a couple of punches blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza blocks an uppercut.
Dibangu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibangu.
Mendoza digs a right hand underneath Dibangu's ribcage. Dibangu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Mendoza.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Dibangu is controlling him.
Dibangu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Dibangu controls his hands.
Dibangu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dibangu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dibangu misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
Mendoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Dibangu.
A little jabbing left from Mendoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Dibangu dips to his left and cracks Mendoza with an uppercut!
Dibangu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dibangu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza lands with a cross.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dibangu.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Dibangu.
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mendoza misses with a double jab.
Mendoza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mendoza.
Dibangu is rocked!
Dibangu glances at the clock... BAM! Mendoza nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Dibangu crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Dibangu is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enzo Mendoza!
After the fight, Enzo Mendoza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Dylan (ranked 2580 p4p, 4554 weight class) and Albert Lawrence (ranked 315 p4p, 497 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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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Dylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dylan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dylan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawrence momentarily.
Dylan throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Dylan throws a shot to the body.
Dylan scores with a jab.
Dylan looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
Lawrence fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence moves out of range as Dylan strikes.
Dylan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawrence.
Lawrence changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown but Dylan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawrence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dylan misses with a low kick.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence dives in for a single leg takedown but Dylan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dylan is looking to counter punch.
Nathan Dylan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Lawrence.
Dylan misses with a leg kick.
Dylan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawrence gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dylan.
Nice uppercut lands for Dylan. That snapped Lawrence's head back.
Dylan scores with a body shot.
Dylan slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Dylan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Dylan avoids it well.
Dylan connects with a jab.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dylan jabs Lawrence right on the nose. Lawrence blinks but takes it well.
Dylan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Lawrence shoots and misses
and Dylan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dylan throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Albert Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dylan is looking to score with low kicks.
Lawrence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dylan misses with a low kick.
Nathan Dylan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dylan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lawrence closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dylan loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Dylan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawrence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dylan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lawrence fails with the takedown.
Lawrence moves out of range of the body kick from Dylan.
Dylan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dylan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawrence shoots for a takedown but Dylan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dylan throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Dylan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Dylan misses its intended target.
Dylan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lawrence. That one must have hurt.
Lawrence blocks a leg kick.
Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dylan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dylan throws a leg kick
and Lawrence counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dylan's knee momentarily.
Dylan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawrence has time to react.
Lawrence takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from Dylan.
Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dylan connects with a body shot that sends Lawrence's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dylan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dylan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dylan throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dylan scores with a nice right hand.
Dylan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lawrence takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawrence takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dylan works the jab nicely.
 Lawrence is rocked!
Dylan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lawrence right on the button. Lawrence goes down! Dylan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dylan gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Dylan!
Nathan Dylan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Mantle (ranked 1674 p4p, 2140 weight class) and Kevin Walters (ranked 188 p4p, 232 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Mantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walters misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walters takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mantle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mantle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle dips to his left and cracks Walters with an uppercut!
Walters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mantle circles away.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
Walters with a poor takedown
and Mantle counters with a nice body shot.
Walters has his takedown stuffed
and Mantle counters by clinching up.
Walters is trying to pull guard but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Mantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mantle to keep the fight standing.
Mantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Mantle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Walters tries to pull guard but Mantle holds him up against the cage and eventually Walters drops back down to his feet.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike.
Walters fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mantle.
Walters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Mantle.
Walters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mantle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walters tries to pull guard but Mantle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mantle.
Mantle prevents the takedown attempt.
Walters looks winded!
Walters tries to pull guard but Mantle won't allow it.
Walters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Mantle on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mantle.
Mantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Mantle.
A right handed body shot lands from Mantle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle lands with a short shot to the head.
Mantle is working Walters over against the cage.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mantle gets through Walters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters jumps guard but Mantle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mantle scores with a shot to the side of Walters's head.
A short uppercut from Mantle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mantle.
A short uppercut from Mantle.
Mantle pushes Walters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walters is rocked!
Mantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Walters is still on wobbly legs! Can Mantle finish him?
Mantle lands a right hand.
Mantle dips a shoulder and cracks Walters with a mighty uppercut! Walters falls back against the cage and Mantle unloads with a barrage of strikes! Walters is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mantle screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle gave a mention to © Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Gilchrist (ranked 1850 p4p, 1811 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 202 p4p, 200 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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146
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Gilchrist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilchrist fails with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilchrist tries to clinch up
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec leaves Gilchrist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilchrist misses with a takedown attempt - Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Gilchrist avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Gilchrist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilchrist closes the distance and clinches up with Itzpapalotltotec, looking for a takedown. Gilchrist pushes Itzpapalotltotec against the cage but Itzpapalotltotec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonny Gilchrist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec gets caught napping as Gilchrist dives in and scores a takedown. Itzpapalotltotec manages to retain guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is controlling Gilchrist's posture.
Itzpapalotltotec working for a triangle but Gilchrist defends it easily.
Our spies down at at ZuccoTraining Ground inform us that Itzpapalotltotec has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gilchrist stops Itzpapalotltotec from standing up.
Gilchrist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Itzpapalotltotec seems keen to control Gilchrist's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilchrist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itzpapalotltotec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilchrist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Itzpapalotltotec is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well. Gilchrist quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Itzpapalotltotec has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gilchrist celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sonny Gilchrist!
Sonny Gilchrist really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Core Combat logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Geroge Turner (ranked 2359 p4p, 855 weight class) and Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 143 p4p, 51 weight class). Tzeng has chosen Mantra Chant as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Geroge Turner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geroge Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzeng gets a takedown into half guard.
Tzeng is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tzeng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Tzeng is taking a breather. Turner 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.
Turner has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner is looking for a sweep. Tzeng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tzeng pulls his head out easily.
Tzeng trying to mount his opponent but Turner defends it.
Tzeng works his way into side control.
Tzeng trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner prevents Tzeng from moving into mount.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Tzeng keeps moving and retains side control.
Tzeng tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turner's legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turner is trying to escape the position but Tzeng is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Tzeng is looking to take a break and control but Turner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tzeng fails to advance to Turner's back.
Tzeng controlling the pace for now.
Turner regains half guard.
Tzeng is working for a kimura but Turner is defending it quite comfortably.
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner trying to hold on to Tzeng's head to control him but Tzeng postures up.
Turner won't allow Tzeng to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Turner is trying to control the position but Tzeng postures up.
Tzeng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turner's guard.
Tzeng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Tzeng might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner looking for submissions off his back.
Turner has a hand on Tzeng's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tzeng takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tzeng working for a guillotine from mount but Turner is in no mood to give up.
Tzeng trying to control but Turner is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
Turner misses with a takedown
and Tzeng counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Tzeng to work.
Tzeng prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geroge Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner tries for a takedown but Tzeng manages to get underhooks.
Turner has Tzeng pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tzeng manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turner tries to score a body lock takedown but Tzeng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turner has Tzeng pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tzeng manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tzeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tzeng manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tzeng is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng is stalling in the full guard.
Turner looking to control but Tzeng passes into half guard.
Turner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tzeng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tzeng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tzeng is trying to control. Turner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tzeng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turner is just riding it out for now. Tzeng eventually gives up the hold.
Tzeng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tzeng moves nicely into side control.
Tzeng works to advance to full mount. Turner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've been informed that Tzeng has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner is working hard here to advance position.
Tzeng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Tzeng 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Turner avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tzeng.
Tzeng looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tzeng wants to take Turner's back but he can't do it this time.
Turner tries to improve his position but instead Tzeng has taken his back!
Tzeng has got one arm under Turner's chin. This could be trouble... Turner trying to control the other hand but Tzeng gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Turner has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shu Fang Tzeng!
A very excited looking Shu Fang Tzeng 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santas Bitch (ranked 634 p4p, 1478 weight class) and Rogerio Duarte (ranked 74 p4p, 169 weight class). Bitch comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
270
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270
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santas Bitch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitch slips a jab and a cross from Duarte.
Bitch digs a good hook to Duarte's body.
Duarte lands a right hook to the body.
Duarte moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Bitch.
Duarte looks winded!
Bitch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bitch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Bitch.
Bitch cracks Duarte with a nice body shot.
A short right from Bitch on the inside.
Bitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bitch sends Duarte crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bitch is motioning to the referee to let Duarte up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Duarte is rocked!
It looks like Rogerio Duarte has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bitch ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Duarte out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santas Bitch!
Santas Bitch retains his heavyweight title!
Santas Bitch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 150$ , into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 1347 p4p, 1057 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 28 p4p, 26 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. A fine choice. Cole has chosen Gerardo's Rico Suave as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rico Cole enters the cage!
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33
192
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168
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
We've been told by Gracie's head coaches at Rio Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cole throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Cole misses.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Cole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cole shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Cole to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cole has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Cole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cole wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Cole persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Cole 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.
Cole won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Cole tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie slips a straight right by Cole.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Cole misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cole tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
As Cole looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Cole just gets out of the way.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice shot lands for Cole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cole tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cole closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cole lands in his opponent's guard.
Cole stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Cole is having none of it.
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cole throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Cole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Cole looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Cole just gets out of the way.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Cole thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Cole.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Cole.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Cole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Cole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cole moves into the clinch.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cole.
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole connects with a jab.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Gracie is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole steps in with a hook that catches Gracie right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Cole follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gracie looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Cole!
Rico Cole thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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