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BB 29 - Kong vs McWrestler PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fried Slobberknacker (ranked 2858 p4p, 2582 weight class) and Mike Moyles (ranked 331 p4p, 312 weight class). 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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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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fried Slobberknacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Moyles!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moyles moves out of range as Slobberknacker strikes.
Moyles throws a sloppy body shot
and Slobberknacker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moyles lands a lovely overhand right.
 It looks like Fried Slobberknacker has been cut.
A jab from Slobberknacker finds it's way through Moyles's defenses.
Slobberknacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moyles.
Slobberknacker misses the shot to the body.
Moyles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moyles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 It looks like Mike Moyles has been cut.
Donk. Moyles catches Slobberknacker right on the button with a cross.
Slobberknacker misses with a wild body shot.
Moyles swings for the body but Slobberknacker moves out of range.
Moyles has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moyles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slobberknacker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Slobberknacker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slobberknacker defending well as Moyles loads up on a big left hand.
Slobberknacker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mike Moyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slobberknacker throws a shot to the body.
Slobberknacker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moyles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Moyles.
Slobberknacker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moyles counters with a series of strikes. Slobberknacker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slobberknacker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moyles looks to score with a jab to the body but Slobberknacker is just out of range.
Slobberknacker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slobberknacker misses the shot to the body.
Moyles lands a body shot.
Moyles takes a swing at Slobberknacker's ribcage but misses.
Moyles sizes up Slobberknacker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moyles ducks right into an uppercut from Slobberknacker.
Moyles throws a one two combo.
Slobberknacker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moyles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Slobberknacker.
Slobberknacker avoids the body shot from Moyles.
Slobberknacker fails with a takedown attempt.
Slobberknacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyles.
Moyles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slobberknacker avoids the body shot from Moyles.
Moyles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moyles swings for the body but Slobberknacker moves out of range.
Slobberknacker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slobberknacker lands with an uppercut that bounces Moyles off the cage and back into range.
Slobberknacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moyles moves away.
Moyles scores with a body shot.
Slobberknacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moyles moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moyles misses with a wild combination.
Moyles misses the jab.
Moyles misses with an uppercut
and Slobberknacker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moyles wants to get back to full guard.
Slobberknacker wants to pass the guard but Moyles is defending well.
Slobberknacker is working for a kimura but Moyles is defending it quite comfortably.
Moyles trying to control but Slobberknacker postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moyles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moyles pulls Slobberknacker in to control the position.
Slobberknacker wants to control from the top but Moyles keeps moving.
Slobberknacker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slobberknacker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moyles wants to sweep but no luck.
Moyles managing to control the position.
Slobberknacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Moyles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Moyles dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Moyles slips a jab and a cross from Slobberknacker.
Moyles missing with a left hand there. Slobberknacker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moyles lands a nice looking body shot.
Slobberknacker cracks Moyles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moyles misses with a wild combination.
Moyles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moyles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slobberknacker counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Moyles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Moyles.
Slobberknacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moyles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slobberknacker tries to clinch up
and Moyles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moyles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slobberknacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moyles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slobberknacker counters with a one-two to the body.
Slobberknacker closes the distance and clinches.
Slobberknacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Moyles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moyles misses with a punch on the inside.
Moyles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moyles breaks from the clinch.
Slobberknacker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slobberknacker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slobberknacker catches Moyles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slobberknacker walks into a straight right hand from Moyles.
Fried Slobberknacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slobberknacker shoots for a double leg takedown but Moyles sprawls well. He's pushed Slobberknacker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moyles! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Moyles misses.
Mike Moyles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moyles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moyles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slobberknacker throws a series of punches but Moyles moves out of range.
Moyles just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Slobberknacker.
Moyles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slobberknacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moyles.
Slobberknacker throwing a counter right hand but Moyles manages to avoid it.
Slobberknacker has closed the distance and engaged Moyles in a clinch.
Slobberknacker scores with a shoulder strike.
Slobberknacker lands with a right to the head.
Slobberknacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moyles takes a shot to the head.
Slobberknacker pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slobberknacker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moyles is aware though and is defending well.
Moyles trying to control the position from guard on top but Slobberknacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slobberknacker is trying to keep Moyles in close.
Moyles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slobberknacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moyles is one step ahead there.
Slobberknacker controls Moyles momentarily but Moyles frees himself.
Moyles trying to control but Slobberknacker is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moyles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slobberknacker is keeping the position for now.
Slobberknacker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slobberknacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moyles is one step ahead there.
Moyles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slobberknacker throws a body punch but Moyles moves out of range.
Moyles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slobberknacker moves away.
Slobberknacker takes one on the button.
Moyles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slobberknacker moves away.
Slobberknacker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Moyles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Slobberknacker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Moyles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Slobberknacker.
Slobberknacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moyles.
A head kick misses from Slobberknacker.
Slobberknacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slobberknacker misses with a body shot.
Moyles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moyles throws a hook but Slobberknacker avoids it easily.
Slobberknacker moves away from the strike by Moyles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moyles swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moyles. Slobberknacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moyles misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moyles throws a body shot but no joy.
Moyles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slobberknacker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moyles misses with the combination.
Moyles throws a body punch but Slobberknacker moves out of range.
As Moyles backs away, Slobberknacker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Moyles.
Slobberknacker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moyles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mike Moyles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moyles connects with a nice looking jab.
Moyles lands with a nice body punch.
Slobberknacker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slobberknacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Moyles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slobberknacker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slobberknacker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slobberknacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyles.
Slobberknacker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Slobberknacker misses with a wild body shot.
Moyles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slobberknacker closes the distance and clinches.
Slobberknacker keeps control of Moyles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Moyles fails to land.
Moyles tries to work over Slobberknacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moyles misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Moyles fails to land.
Slobberknacker lands a hook that snaps the head of Moyles backwards.
Slobberknacker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moyles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slobberknacker pushes Moyles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moyles is trying to stall.
Moyles is trying to break the clinch but Slobberknacker has him pressed against the cage.
Moyles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slobberknacker backwards.
Moyles is trying to force a seperation but Slobberknacker has the dominant position.
Slobberknacker lands a takedown into guard.
Slobberknacker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slobberknacker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slobberknacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Moyles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fried Slobberknacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slobberknacker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moyles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moyles is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moyles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moyles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moyles trying to control the position from guard on top but Slobberknacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slobberknacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moyles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moyles is looking to advance position but Slobberknacker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Slobberknacker works his way to his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Moyles.
I've got Moyles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Moyles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy King (ranked 2052 p4p, 3704 weight class) and Ralph Long (ranked 301 p4p, 499 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Long!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King lands a jab.
King shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Long wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Long defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
King prevents Long from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Long moves into full guard.
Long throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King distracts Long with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
King connects with a couple of short punches.
King throwing strikes but missing.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Long keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Long throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Long has momentary wrist control but King slips an elbow through the middle.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
King stands up over Long, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
 Long is rocked!
King content to stall in guard here.
King content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Long is still in real trouble! Can King finish him?
King postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Long covers up, he's hurt! King keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from King and the ref steps in to end the fight! King can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy King!
Jimmy King made sure to mention his sponsor, New Standard in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crucifix Hill (ranked 1300 p4p, 2015 weight class) and Kiso Akinaga (ranked 42 p4p, 61 weight class). Hill comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell - by AC/DC. Akinaga has chosen The HU - Wolf Totem as his entrance music. Kiso Akinaga is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crucifix Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiso Akinaga!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akinaga missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akinaga misses with a looping right.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Hill takes the fight into the clinch.
Akinaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Hill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Come on Hill - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hill lands a shoulder strike.
Hill gets through Akinaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akinaga backwards.
Akinaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akinaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akinaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akinaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinaga tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akinaga looks winded!
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill lands with a left to the head.
Hill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill scores with a shot to the side of Akinaga's head.
Hill pushes Akinaga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hill taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hill.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hill lands with a light punch inside.
Hill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hill avoiding damage.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hill gets through Akinaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hill lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akinaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hill.
Nice body punch from Hill - that landed with a thud.
Hill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Hill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Hill.
A short right from Hill on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hill.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.
Hill stalling the fight.
Akinaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill scores with a shot to the side of Akinaga's head.
Akinaga is rocked!
Hill lands a body punch.
Hill works on Akinaga's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Hill - that landed with a thud.
Hill digs a right hand underneath Akinaga's ribcage. Akinaga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hill lands a body punch.
Hill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akinaga or not.
A shot in the inside from Hill.
A short left from Hill.
Hill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akinaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Hill finish him?
Hill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hill lands with a light punch inside.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akinaga backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akinaga backwards.
Hill dips a shoulder and cracks Akinaga with a mighty uppercut! Akinaga falls back against the cage and Hill unloads with a barrage of strikes! Akinaga 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 - Hill screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crucifix Hill!
A less than humble Crucifix Hill misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sylus Sativa (ranked 1528 p4p, 3424 weight class) and Norris Chow (ranked 179 p4p, 349 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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sylus Sativa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Norris Chow!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow doesn't manage to clinch there - Sativa circles away.
Chow tries a low kick but Sativa avoids it.
Chow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sativa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sativa lands with an overhand left.
Sativa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chow moves away.
Sativa lands a body shot.
Norris Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sativa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chow moves out of range as Sativa strikes.
Chow connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sativa throws an overhand right that lands on Chow's shoulder, as Chow tries to avoid the shot.
Chow throws a combination that misses
and Sativa counters with a straight right hand.
Chow is rocked!
Chow is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Sativa doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Chow crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Chow's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sylus Sativa!
During a confident post fight interview, Sylus Sativa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peoples Champion (ranked 1329 p4p, 1822 weight class) and Myles Ruth (ranked 195 p4p, 273 weight class). Champion comes to the cage accompanied by Aegukka. Myles Ruth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peoples Champion's chin.
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peoples Champion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Champion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Champion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruth checks it well.
Champion throws a head kick that misses.
Champion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Champion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruth throws a body punch but Champion moves out of range.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Champion.
Champion scores with a push kick.
Peoples Champion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth throws the left hand but Champion avoids the punch easily.
Champion tries a head kick but it misses.
Champion throws a head kick but Ruth moves out of range.
Good exchange - Ruth coming out on top.
A head kick from Champion lands but Ruth takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Champion's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Champion.
Ruth misses with a body punch
and Champion counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Ruth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ruth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Champion.
Ruth blocks a head kick by Champion.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick from Champion.
Champion throws a lazy head kick
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
A left lands for Ruth.
Ruth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Champion's hands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ruth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Champion - the referee stops the clock and Ruth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Champion. Ruth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Champion throws a lazy head kick
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth lands a slapping body shot.
Champion scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
Champion misses with a kick to the body.
Ruth digs a good hook to Champion's body.
Champion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruth.
Ruth connects with a body shot.
Ruth takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Ruth.
A nice leg kick from Champion, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Champion misses
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
Champion throws a head kick that misses.
Ruth avoids the head kick by Champion.
It seemed like Ruth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Champion's head but Champion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion tries to land a body kick
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Ruth.
Champion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Champion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Champion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Champion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Champion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ruth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Champion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruth is out of range and Champion settles back down.
Champion thows a body kick. Ruth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ruth scores with a hook to the body. Champion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Champion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Champion misses
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Champion throwing a counter right hand but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Champion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruth blocks the body kick.
Champion misses with a head kick.
Champion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruth checks a low kick from Champion.
Champion throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Champion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruth misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Champion tries a head kick but it misses.
Champion throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruth counters with a left to the body.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Champion.
Champion misses with a hook
and Ruth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Myles Ruth will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Champion misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Champion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Champion tries a head kick but it misses.
Champion slips a straight right by Ruth.
Champion looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Myles Ruth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Champion
and Ruth counters with a one-two to the body.
Champion throws a lazy head kick
and Ruth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruth lands a jab to Champion's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ruth misses.
A head kick misses from Champion.
Ruth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ruth slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Ruth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Champion throws a sloppy head kick and Ruth moves out of range easily.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth misses with a straight left.
Ruth lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruth blocks a head kick by Champion.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
Ruth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ruth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Champion tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruth tests Champion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth moves out of range as Champion throws a body kick.
Ruth scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
Champion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Champion tried to score with a low kick but Ruth checks it.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
Champion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ruth blocks a head kick by Champion.
Ruth lands a glancing blow to the side of Champion's head.
Champion throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruth.
Ruth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Champion might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Champion.
Champion misses with a hook. Ruth ducked under it nicely.
Champion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruth finds it's way round the side to connect with Champion's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Champion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Champion misses with a head kick.
Ruth lands with a good body shot.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Champion moves away.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Champion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Champion throws a sloppy head kick and Ruth moves out of range easily.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
Champion throws a right hand that misses
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
Champion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Champion walks into a stiff left hand from Ruth.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
Champion misses with a head kick.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Champion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Champion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Champion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ruth takes one on the button.
Champion throws a body kick that misses.
Champion throws a chopping leg kick but Ruth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruth lunges at Champion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Champion's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Ruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Champion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruth.
Champion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Champion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruth avoids the head kick by Champion.
Champion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Champion on the side of the head.
Champion throws a lazy head kick
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Champion staying out of range there.
Champion tried to counter with a leg kick but Ruth avoided it.
Champion throws a head kick that misses
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champion throws a head kick that misses.
Ruth misses with a shot to the body
and Champion counters with a big head kick but Ruth shrugs it off.
Champion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Ruth.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Champion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ruth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ruth scores with a hook to the body. Champion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Champion moves away.
Champion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Champion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Champion looks to throw a body kick
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Champion slips the punch.
Champion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Nice jab there from Ruth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion throws a head kick that misses.
Champion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth throws the left hand but Champion avoids the punch easily.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Champion throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Champion is predictable there
and Ruth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Champion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Champion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Champion is predictable there
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Champion does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Champion.
A jab from Ruth misses.
Ruth lands a really nice looking cross but Champion seems unphased.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Champion is just out of range.
Myles Ruth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Champion misses with a kick to the body.
Champion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruth swings for the body but Champion moves out of range.
Champion slips a straight right by Ruth.
A big left from Ruth misses.
Champion tries a head kick but it misses.
Champion throws the kick towards the body but Ruth avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Champion gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
Champion misses with a head kick.
Champion looks to land a body kick but Ruth moved away.
Champion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Champion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Champion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Champion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruth cracks Champion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Champion throws a head kick that misses
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut.
Peoples Champion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruth connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myles Ruth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruth 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myles Ruth!
Myles Ruth bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chakrit Pratoomwong (ranked 1260 p4p, 2121 weight class) and Riyu Mendes (ranked 169 p4p, 292 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chakrit Pratoomwong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riyu Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Pratoomwong as he connects with a hook.
Mendes throws a body punch but Pratoomwong moves out of range.
Pratoomwong blocks a leg kick.
Mendes wants to slow Pratoomwong down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendes lands with a nice body punch.
Mendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pratoomwong.
Mendes misses with a head kick.
Pratoomwong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pratoomwong misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Pratoomwong as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratoomwong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendes throws a counter combo.
A combination from Pratoomwong does no damage.
Pratoomwong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Mendes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pratoomwong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Mendes fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratoomwong digs a right hand underneath Mendes's ribcage. Mendes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mendes slows down the pace here.
A short right from Pratoomwong on the inside.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Pratoomwong manages to get underhooks.
Mendes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mendes prevents a body shot from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendes.
Mendes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pratoomwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pratoomwong breaks the clinch.
Pratoomwong throws a right and a left that Mendes avoids nicely.
Pratoomwong lands a left and a right that send Mendes crashing to the mat, dazed. Pratoomwong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Riyu Mendes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pratoomwong misses the shot to the body.
Pratoomwong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Chakrit Pratoomwong has been cut.
Pratoomwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratoomwong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mendes counters with a takedown into side control.
My spies in Hare of the Dog Gym inform me that Mendes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pratoomwong holding on.
Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pratoomwong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pratoomwong is trying to control Mendes's posture but Mendes avoids it.
Mendes is trying to get an arm triangle but Pratoomwong is defending well.
Pratoomwong dodges the ground and pound from Mendes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes advances to full mount.
Mendes misses with a head shot.
Mendes wants to control but Pratoomwong has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pratoomwong is just riding it out for now. Mendes eventually gives up the hold.
Mendes trying to control the action but Pratoomwong is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratoomwong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pratoomwong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendes.
Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pratoomwong!
Mendes punching from mount but Pratoomwong doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pratoomwong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mendes.
Mendes throwing strikes here but Pratoomwong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mendes lands a big elbow.
Mendes throwing strikes here but Pratoomwong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riyu Mendes will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pratoomwong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pratoomwong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Pratoomwong backs off Mendes throws a huge counter combo but Pratoomwong manages to avoid it all.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Pratoomwong.
Mendes wants to counter the offense by Pratoomwong and move into the clinch position.
Danga de danga de dang - Pratoomwong scores with a four punch combination!
Pratoomwong misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes darts in looking for a takedown but Pratoomwong gets double underhooks and turns Mendes into the cage.
Mendes looks for the body kick but Pratoomwong saw that one coming.
A combination from Pratoomwong does no damage.
Pratoomwong lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratoomwong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendes.
Mendes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pratoomwong tries a low kick but Mendes avoids it.
Mendes slips under a jab from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendes counters with a right hand to the body.
Pratoomwong misses with a combination
and Mendes counters with a right hand to the body.
Pratoomwong misses with a hook
enabling Mendes to counter with a crisp jab.
Pratoomwong looks to land a combination but Mendes avoids it well.
Chakrit Pratoomwong is winning the standup battle so far.
Pratoomwong misses with a body kick.
Pratoomwong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes scoring well with a low kick there.
Pratoomwong misses with the combination.
Mendes just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratoomwong throws a series of punches but Mendes avoids them all with ease.
Pratoomwong throws an off balance right hand
and Mendes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pratoomwong throws a right and a left that Mendes avoids nicely.
Pratoomwong misses with a body shot.
Mendes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for Mendes.
Pratoomwong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chakrit Pratoomwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Pratoomwong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chakrit Pratoomwong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratoomwong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pratoomwong keeps Mendes at a distance using the push kick.
Good exchange - Pratoomwong coming out on top.
Pratoomwong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pratoomwong throws a combination that misses
and Mendes counters with a straight that turns Pratoomwong's legs to rubber! Mendes pushes forward with more strikes and Pratoomwong goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riyu Mendes!
A very excited looking Riyu Mendes 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 570 p4p, 475 weight class) and Juanito Escobar (ranked 88 p4p, 70 weight class). Juanito Escobar 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar counters with a body kick.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Bryant.
Good shot there by Escobar.
It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Escobar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar feints a counter leg kick.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
Bryant misses with a double jab
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Escobar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Bryant misses
and Escobar counters with a left hand that sends Bryant to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryant is keeping the position for now.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant wants to stand up but Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryant is keeping the position for now.
Escobar prevents Bryant from getting back to his feet.
Bryant is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hollywood Superstar MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Bryant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a leg kick
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Escobar.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Bryant misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryant won't allow Escobar to sweep him here.
Bryant wanted to stand there but Escobar had control of the position.
Bryant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar has a closed guard, preventing Bryant from standing up.
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bryant defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escobar dives in for a single leg takedown but Bryant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bryant drops Escobar with a beautiful combination! Escobar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryant is looking for the KO!
It looks like Juanito Escobar has been cut.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar pushes Bryant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Escobar.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Bryant is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Bryant tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Juanito Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryant.
A short left from Escobar.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar presses Bryant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bryant or not.
Bryant takes a shot to the head.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
 Bryant is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Oh Bryant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar lands a big right hand that drops Bryant! The killer instinct kicks in and Escobar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juanito Escobar!
A relieved looking Juanito Escobar 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edd Norton (ranked 548 p4p, 509 weight class) and Isaiah Okongwu (ranked 83 p4p, 79 weight class). Okongwu has chosen Killin Dem (ft. Zlatan) - Burna Boy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edd Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Okongwu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okongwu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Okongwu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Norton counters by moving into the clinch.
Norton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okongwu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton lands a body shot.
Okongwu takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norton.
Okongwu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norton lands a right hand.
Norton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Norton as he checks the leg kick.
Okongwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton stalks Okongwu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okongwu's face. Okongwu staggers backwards, shaken.
Okongwu throws out a leg kick but Norton moves out of range and Okongwu only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okongwu. That's going to slow Norton down.
Norton misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okongwu connects with a high kick.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Okongwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton.
Norton clinches up against the cage.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton misses with some punches.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Norton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okongwus head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okongwu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Norton lands with a short shot to the head.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okongwu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okongwu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okongwu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Norton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the body
and Norton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norton.
Norton scores with a shot to the side of Okongwu's head.
A short uppercut from Norton.
Nice body punch from Norton - that landed with a thud.
Okongwu blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norton.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norton gets through Okongwu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norton working aggressively here.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Okongwu.
Norton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Okongwu connects with a jab.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okongwu throws a right hand that Norton ducks under and follows up with a left that Norton also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norton throws a poor cross that misses
and Okongwu counters with a thumping low kick.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edd Norton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Okongwu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norton throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Okongwu misses.
Norton scores with a nice strike.
Okongwu throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Norton coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Norton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okongwu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu is looking to slow Norton down with leg kicks.
A big left from Okongwu misses.
Norton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okongwu walks into a jab.
Norton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Norton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okongwu blocks a jab.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut
and Norton counters with a nice right hand that sends Okongwu toppling to the canvas! Okongwu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norton finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Okongwu misses
and Norton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norton.
Norton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okongwu can do to turn this around?
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries to break the clinch but Norton is controlling the position.
Okongwu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Norton misses with some punches.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Okongwu as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Okongwu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a nice leg kick.
Norton lands a head shot.
Norton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okongwu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okongwu connects with a right hand. Norton shakes it off.
Okongwu throws a head kick that misses
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Norton is looking for a counter combo.
Norton scores with a nice head shot.
Okongwu throws out a leg kick but Norton moves out of range and Okongwu only half commits.
Norton is looking to counter the offense by Okongwu and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Norton.
Norton looks to throw the jab but Okongwu is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okongwu misses.
Norton blocks a jab.
Norton looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Okongwu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton tries to clinch up but Okongwu circles away and keeps his distance.
Norton moves out of range of the body kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu swings widly with a right hand
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu thows a leg kick but Norton checks it
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu looks to throw the jab but Norton is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edd Norton dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Okongwu throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
Okongwu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edd Norton is winning the standup battle so far.
Norton tries to move into range but Okongwu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okongwu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okongwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
Okongwu throws a right hand that misses
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norton darts in and clinches Okongwu up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Edd Norton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Norton lands with a left to the head.
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Norton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okongwu misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Okongwu throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Norton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A cross from Okongwu lands.
Norton blocks a head kick by Okongwu.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norton clobbers Okongwu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okongwu misses with a hook
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Isaiah Okongwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws the left hand but Okongwu avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Norton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu throws a lazy head kick
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okongwu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okongwu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okongwu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norton slips a jab and a cross from Okongwu.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norton looks to throw the jab but Okongwu is out of range.
A low kick from Okongwu misses
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okongwu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okongwu throws out a counter right but Norton avoids it with no problem.
Norton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu is rocked!
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu seems to have recovered his senses.
Okongwu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norton counters with a left and a right... And another left! Okongwu is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edd Norton!
Edd Norton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Bartz (ranked 282 p4p, 394 weight class) and Anthony Ochoa (ranked 42 p4p, 62 weight class). Ochoa has chosen Gang Signs by The Game as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Bartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Ochoa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bartz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Ochoa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz wants to slow Ochoa down by chopping away at his legs.
Bartz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz catches Ochoa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bartz digs a good body shot into Ochoa's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bartz.
Ochoa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bartz works Ochoa's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Bartz is predictable there
and Ochoa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartz thinking.
Bartz lands a body shot.
Ochoa throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of range.
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!
Bartz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ochoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochoa manages to avoid it.
Ochoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Ochoa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ochoa throws a big shot that misses.
Ochoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Ochoa coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochoa.
Ochoa throws a leg kick but Bartz moved away.
Bartz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ochoa.
Bartz misses with the combination.
Bartz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ochoa counters with a nice body kick.
Ochoa lands with a nice body kick.
Ochoa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bartz.
Bartz lands a right hook to the body.
Bartz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ochoa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ochoa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ochoa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bartz misses with an uppercut. Ochoa saw that one coming.
Ochoa delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochoa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ochoa.
Bartz misses with a looping left.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ochoa.
Ochoa cracks Bartz with a good jab.
It looks like Chad Bartz has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Ochoa.
Bartz is looking to counter punch.
Bartz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ochoa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bartz scrambles back to his feet.
Ochoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut.
Ochoa takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses.
Bartz lands with a right hand.
Ochoa staying out of range there.
Ochoa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ochoa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ochoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bartz lands a leg kick that knocks Ochoa off balance momentarily.
Bartz lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa walks into a stiff left hand from Bartz.
Bartz cracks Ochoa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bartz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ochoa. That did some damage!
Bartz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ochoa on the side of the head.
Ochoa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ochoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Bartz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochoa manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ochoa! But no joy.
Ochoa misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by Ochoa.
Ochoa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bartz wants to land a leg kick but Ochoa is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Ochoa.
Ochoa cracks Bartz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bartz falls backwards against the cage. Ochoa follows up with more strikes that drop Bartz to his knees. Ochoa keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bartz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ochoa!
A relieved looking Anthony Ochoa 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Hong Kong (ranked 87 p4p, 131 weight class) and Dude McWrestler (ranked 17 p4p, 21 weight class). McWrestler has chosen Lil Baby - On Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hong Kong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kong.
McWrestler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong shoots and misses
and McWrestler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong shoots in but McWrestler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for McWrestler.
Kong shoots in and drives through. McWrestler sprawls well.
McWrestler throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kong.
McWrestler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries for a takedown but McWrestler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but McWrestler is just out of range.
Dude McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dude McWrestler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McWrestler throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong counters with a takedown into side control.
McWrestler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kong tries for a kimura but McWrestler is defending well.
McWrestler is trying to improve his position.
McWrestler manages to get back to half guard.
McWrestler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McWrestler trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kong prevents McWrestler from improving his position.
McWrestler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWrestler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kong throwing shots but McWrestler is blocking nicely.
McWrestler manages to get to full guard.
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there.
McWrestler controlling the position.
Kong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McWrestler's head.
McWrestler is adopting a defensive guard.
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
Kong wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
McWrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
McWrestler is wriggling around but Kong manages to pass to half guard.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but McWrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler is trying to maintain the position but Kong is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong is thwarting McWrestler's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McWrestler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by McWrestler.
McWrestler scores with a punch to the head.
McWrestler missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McWrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McWrestler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
McWrestler takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong tries for a takedown but McWrestler circles away easily
and McWrestler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McWrestler counters with a straight right hand.
Kong is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler throws a pinpoint strike between Kong's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kong crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and McWrestler scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler is the new welterweight champion!
Dude McWrestler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Hong Kong was interviewed post fight and said 'He's the champ for a reason. '.
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