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WCF 37: Nurmagomedov vs OBrien PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masai Kyoshi (ranked 3215 p4p, 6100 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 423 p4p, 591 weight class). Delbert Mazzariello 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masai Kyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello stalks Kyoshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kyoshi's face. Kyoshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Kyoshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazzariello circles away.
Kyoshi misses with a takedown
letting Mazzariello counter with a right hand.
Kyoshi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masai Kyoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyoshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Mazzariello tries to sprawl out of it but Kyoshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mazzariello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyoshi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mazzariello swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoshi misses with a takedown attempt
and Mazzariello counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Masai Kyoshi has been cut.
Kyoshi is breathing heavily.
Mazzariello drops Kyoshi with a beautiful combination! Kyoshi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mazzariello is looking for the KO!
 Kyoshi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyoshi misses with a takedown attempt
and Mazzariello counters with a huge left! Kyoshi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mazzariello isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kyoshi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mazzariello!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Delbert Mazzariello!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackmerius Tacktheritrix (ranked 5905 p4p, 24453 weight class) and Dave Finney (ranked 538 p4p, 626 weight class). Jackmerius Tacktheritrix has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackmerius Tacktheritrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Finney!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacktheritrix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Dave Finney has been cut.
Tacktheritrix lands with a straight right. Finney didn't see that one coming.
Finney throws a lazy head kick
and Tacktheritrix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tacktheritrix swats away the attempt to clinch by Finney.
Finney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tacktheritrix lands the left hand.
Finney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finney 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.
Finney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 Finney is rocked!
Tacktheritrix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacktheritrix drops Finney with a big left hand! Finney is injured, injured bad! Tacktheritrix jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackmerius Tacktheritrix!
A relieved looking Jackmerius Tacktheritrix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kenway Jr (ranked 4540 p4p, 3041 weight class) and Pauly Just Training (ranked 180 p4p, 143 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Kenway Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pauly Just Training!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Just Training is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kenway Jr's half guard.
Just Training sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kenway Jr defending well though.
Kenway Jr wants to improve his position but Just Training is controlling well.
Just Training seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kenway Jr is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pauly Just Training!
Pauly Just Training took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Phew! It feels good to get back to my winning ways!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Hradek (ranked 3154 p4p, 4391 weight class) and Nick Wright (ranked 338 p4p, 430 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Brown 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Hradek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Wright!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
Hradek throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright moves into the clinch.
Hradek is looking to break free of the clinch but Wright has double underhooks.
Hradek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hradek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nick Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wright wants to clinch.
It looked like Hradek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Hradek gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Hradek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jan Hradek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Hradek, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Hradek against the cage but Hradek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hradek misses the target.
Hradek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wright looks winded!
Crunch! Hradek slams his shin into Wright's torso.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hradek.
Wright ducks straight into an uppercut from Hradek and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Wright manages to regain guard straight away.
Wright is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hradek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wright is still in real trouble! Can Hradek finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hradek drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hradek seems to have locked his on tight now - Wright screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hradek, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jan Hradek!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jan Hradek waved his t-shirt featuring Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Utred Kinghtfall (ranked 3111 p4p, 3994 weight class) and Ivan Krasnov (ranked 115 p4p, 132 weight class). Utred Kinghtfall 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Utred Kinghtfall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Krasnov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnov fails with the takedown
and Kinghtfall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kinghtfall steps into range and cracks Krasnov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Krasnov flops backwards and Kinghtfall dives into his guard looking to finish!
Krasnov is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Krasnov has been cut.
Kinghtfall looking to pass the guard.
Krasnov is still in real trouble! Can Kinghtfall finish him?
Kinghtfall trying to control the position from guard on top but Krasnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krasnov seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krasnov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krasnov is looking for a triangle but Kinghtfall pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinghtfall trying to control but Krasnov is working from the bottom.
Kinghtfall throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krasnov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinghtfall looking to pass the guard.
Krasnov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kinghtfall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinghtfall drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kinghtfall as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Krasnov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kinghtfall! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Utred Kinghtfall!
A victorious Utred Kinghtfall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Texas (ranked 2081 p4p, 3001 weight class) and Ivar Lothbrook (ranked 261 p4p, 356 weight class). Ryan Texas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Texas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Lothbrook!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texas slips a straight right by Lothbrook.
Texas looks to land a combination but Lothbrook avoids it well.
Lothbrook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Texas.
Lothbrook throws a looping overhand right but Texas ducks down to avoid it.
Lothbrook takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lothbrook has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Ivar Lothbrook has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Texas.
Lothbrook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Texas.
Texas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Texas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lothbrook on the side of the head.
Texas moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Texas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Texas misses with a hook.
Lothbrook misses with a lunging right hand
and Texas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Texas ducks under a wild hook from Lothbrook.
A big right from Lothbrook misses.
Lothbrook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lothbrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lothbrook throws a jab when Texas was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lothbrook backs up against the cage.
Lothbrook shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lothbrook lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Texas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Iron mikes mma inform me that Lothbrook has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lothbrook lands with a punch from half guard.
Lothbrook is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lothbrook controlling the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lothbrook working over Texas with some ground and pound. Texas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Texas looking for submissions off his back.
Lothbrook working Texas over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Texas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lothbrook pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lothbrook connects with a nice short shot to Texas's temple.
Texas actively working from the bottom here.
Texas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lothbrook looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lothbrook winds up and cracks Texas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrook 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrook trying to control the action but Texas is working from the bottom.
Lothbrook is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lothbrook lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Texas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrook lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lothbrook looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook working Texas over with strikes.
Lothbrook lands strikes from half guard.
Lothbrook working the head and body with strikes.
Lothbrook working Texas over with strikes.
Lothbrook lands strikes from half guard.
Texas is rocked!
Lothbrook scores with a big shot! Texas's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Texas! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivar Lothbrook!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claus Haba (ranked 1212 p4p, 2940 weight class) and Temujin Khan (ranked 58 p4p, 139 weight class). Claus Haba 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Claus Haba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Temujin Khan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haba swats away the attempt to clinch by Khan.
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haba tries to improve position but can't.
Khan wants to stand but Haba has his arm trapped.
Haba is looking to regain half guard here but Khan keeps moving and retains side control.
Haba's coaches at Finch Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan wants to stand but Haba is controlling his arm.
Haba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haba looking for submissions off his back.
Khan is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haba tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
Khan is looking to advance position but Haba won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan throwing shots but Haba is blocking nicely.
Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haba is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
Khan controlling the pace.
Haba is looking for a sweep. Khan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haba moves into full guard.
Haba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khan defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well.
Khan with a nice head shot there.
Haba keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Haba has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
Haba looking for subs off his back but Khan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Khan wants to take a breather but Haba is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khan trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom.
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
Khan is pressing down on Haba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haba is holding on for now.
Khan content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haba is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Khan rolls with it to try and escape but Haba cranks on the arm and Khan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claus Haba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denzil J Kenny (ranked 2080 p4p, 1848 weight class) and Seamus Ohoulihan (ranked 273 p4p, 249 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kenny might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way - Waylon Jennings. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Denzil J Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seamus Ohoulihan!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kenny as Ohoulihan shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Kenny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenny lands with a shot to the body.
Kenny gets caught napping as Ohoulihan dives in and scores a takedown. Kenny manages to retain guard.
Ohoulihan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ohoulihan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ohoulihan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kenny is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ohoulihan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ohoulihan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ohoulihan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ohoulihan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoulihan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kenny has momentary wrist control but Ohoulihan slips an elbow through the middle.
Kenny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ohoulihan postures up in Kenny's guard and throws a big left but Kenny blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohoulihan is in close to Kenny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ohoulihan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ohoulihan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ohoulihan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
It looks like Denzil J Kenny has been cut.
Ohoulihan lands a couple of digs.
Ohoulihan cracks Kenny with a solid left hand.
Ohoulihan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ohoulihan landing some decent shots from guard.
Ohoulihan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ohoulihan landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohoulihan gets to his feet and stands over Kenny, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kenny felt that one! Ohoulihan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kenny from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus Ohoulihan!
Seamus Ohoulihan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Denzil J Kenny stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna apologize to coach, my daddy, my brothers, Denzil, Denzil Jr, Denzil the third, and most importantly, my dog Pinky. I'm gonna drink the pain away, see y'all later at the bar.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Chaize (ranked 926 p4p, 2111 weight class) and Julius Turunen (ranked 115 p4p, 267 weight class). Jacques Chaize 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques Chaize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Turunen!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turunen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chaize waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turunen.
Turunen slips a jab from Chaize.
Turunen misses with a wild body shot.
Chaize throws a shot from downtown. Turunen moves away and avoids it.
Chaize misses the shot to the body.
Turunen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turunen gets the takedown into side control.
Chaize wants to get back to his feet but Turunen is dominant here and he's now got Chaize's back!
Chaize is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chaize tries to roll but Turunen sticks to his back.
Chaize wants to get back to his feet.
Chaize is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaize covers up after that shot from Turunen.
Chaize takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Chaize is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Turunen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen cracks Chaize with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Chaize from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Turunen landing with strikes.
Chaize tries to escape but Turunen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Turunen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Chaize hold on?
Chaize trying to control the position but Turunen manages to sink in the hooks.
Turunen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Turunen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Chaize trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Can Chaize hold on?! Turunen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
You can see the frustration on Chaize's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turunen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turunen throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Chaize!
Chaize wants to control his opponent's hands but Turunen gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can Chaize hold on?! Turunen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Turunen is not going to allow Chaize to sit and survive in this position.
Turunen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Chaize.
Turunen lands shots from the back.
Chaize is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Chaize's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turunen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Turunen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Chaize.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turunen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen tries to get the hooks in deep but Chaize pushed the leg off.
Well, with Turunen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chaize is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Turunen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chaize.
Turunen connects with a big shot to the side of Chaize's head.
Turunen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Chaize to escape the position.
Turunen not allowing Chaize to control his hands.
Chaize knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turunen on the ground.
Turunen controlling the position well here. Chaize rolled but Turunen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chaize is trying to get back to his feet but Turunen has full control of the position and if anything, Chaize has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chaize can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turunen is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Turunen gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Turunen gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Turunen apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Chaize misses with a looping left.
Chaize swings widly with a right hand
and Turunen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turunen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Turunen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turunen controlling the position from side mount.
Chaize takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chaize takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Turunen scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Turunen.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turunen lands a glancing blow to the side of Chaize's head.
Turunen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chaize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turunen.
Turunen digs a good body shot into Chaize's ribs.
Turunen slips a straight right by Chaize.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaize walks into a jab.
Chaize misses the shot to the body.
Chaize takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turunen drops his hands momentarily and Chaize takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaize scores with a hook to the body. Turunen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Chaize.
Chaize looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turunen ducks under a wild hook from Chaize.
Turunen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacques Chaize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Chaize.
Turunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaize rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turunen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Turunen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turunen.
Chaize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
Turunen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chaize on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaize needs to keep his hands up - Turunen had a free shot at his head there.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turunen tests Chaize's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turunen fails with the takedown.
Turunen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turunen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turunen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turunen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Julius Turunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaize lands with a good body shot.
Chaize looks to land a left hand but Turunen moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen with a nice cross.
Turunen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chaizes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turunen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chaize. Chaize circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turunen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chaize takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Turunen. Beautiful body shot.
Julius Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaize throws a series of punches but Turunen avoids them all with ease.
Turunen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chaize has time to react.
Chaize connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turunen. Turunen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turunen misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Chaize does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turunen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Turunen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turunen.
Turunen needs to keep his hands up - Chaize had a free shot at his head there.
Turunen looks for a takedown but Chaize sprawls well.
Jacques Chaize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Turunen.
Chaize looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turunen cracks Chaize with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turunen scores with a jab. Chaize acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turunen ducks under a wild hook from Chaize.
Chaize takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chaize bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turunen's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chaize misses with a jab to the body
and Turunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chaize drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turunen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chaize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaize has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turunen finds it's way round the side to connect with Chaize's head.
Chaize has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turunen finds it's way round the side to connect with Chaize's head.
Chaize on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Turunen.
Chaize looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chaize thuds his right hand into Turunen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chaize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacques Chaize is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaize takes one to the side of the head.
Turunen swings for the body but Chaize moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen jabs at Chaize's body.
Chaize misses with an uppercut. Turunen saw that one coming.
Turunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turunen throws out a loose jab but Chaize uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Chaize was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turunen.
Chaize throws a right hand that Turunen ducks under and follows up with a left that Turunen also avoids with ease.
Turunen's corner calls for a 1-2. Turunen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chaize ducks right into an uppercut from Turunen.
Turunen punishes Chaize's body with a nice straight punch.
Turunen lands a jab.
Turunen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Turunen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaize throws a jab when Turunen was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Turunen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turunen or perhaps it was just good defense by Chaize, which made it look bad.
Turunen shoots for a takedown but Chaize saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chaize is looking to counter punch.
Chaize misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Turunen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turunen.
Turunen throws a hook to the side of Chaize's head but Chaize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaize swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turunen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chaize at a distance.
Chaize shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chaize rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turunen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Turunen misses.
Turunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaize.
Turunen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacques Chaize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Turunen.
Turunen tries for a takedown but Chaize circles away easily
and Chaize counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacques Chaize has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaize gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turunen tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaize is retaining full guard.
Chaize trying to strike off his back.
Turunen with a nice head shot there.
Turunen stands and throws Chaize's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chaize on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turunen is working Chaize over with some ground and pound from side control.
Turunen working the ground and pound from side control.
Turunen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chaize!
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!
Turunen content just to control the position here.
Turunen cracks Chaize with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Turunen cracks Chaize with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chaize is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turunen scoring with strikes but Chaize is staying in there.
Chaize in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Turunen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chaize looks a forlorn figure.
Chaize is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Turunen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turunen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Turunen!
Julius Turunen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 273 p4p, 1280 weight class) and Miles O Brien (ranked 33 p4p, 155 weight class). Nurmagomedov's entrance music is Dagestan (Remix). A fine choice. O Brien is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wu Tang Clan - Bring Da Ruckus. Khabib Nurmagomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miles O Brien's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov jabs O Brien right on the nose. O Brien blinks but takes it well.
O Brien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
O Brien swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but O Brien sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
O Brien misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Brien.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from O Brien misses.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov needs to keep his hands up - O Brien had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a big counter combination but O Brien scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but O Brien is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks O Brien with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Brien's head.
O Brien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
O Brien is looking for a triangle here but Nurmagomedov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
O Brien tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
O Brien tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.
O Brien felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nurmagomedov with good strikes from the mount here!
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
O Brien is rocked!
O Brien tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. O Brien can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
O Brien tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov cracks O Brien with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
O Brien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Brien takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
O Brien is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.
Nurmagomedov cracks O Brien with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his lightweight title!
Khabib Nurmagomedov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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