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GDL 123: Schmidt VS Shumway PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Shortman (ranked 5968 p4p, 24251 weight class) and Sickle Cell (ranked 176 p4p, 209 weight class). Sickle Cell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Shortman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sickle Cell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shortman feints and as Cell raises his hands in defense, Shortman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shortman drops back looking for a leg! Cell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cell manages to kick Shortman off! Shortman jumps back into Cell's guard.
Shortman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shortman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shortman is one step ahead there.
Shortman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shortman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shortman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shortman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shortman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shortman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell wants to stand but Shortman is controlling the position.
Shortman 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.
Shortman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shortman, into his guard.
Cell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cell postures up in Shortman's guard and throws a big left but Shortman blocks it.
Shortman is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cell frees his head nicely. Oh but Shortman has switched to an armbar! Cell is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). James Shortman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Fortuna (ranked 1842 p4p, 5169 weight class) and Felix Speer (ranked 270 p4p, 572 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fortuna might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Godfather Theme by Nino Rota. Rocky Fortuna 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Fortuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Speer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speer.
Fortuna lands an overhand right.
Speer takes one on the button.
Speer swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortuna.
Speer rushes Fortuna and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Speer.
Fortuna stalling in the clinch but Speer improves position.
Fortuna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Speer or not.
Fortuna trying to control the position but instead, Speer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fortuna into the cage.
Speer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fortuna after a bit of a struggle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Speer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Fortuna.
Fortuna can't find room to land a body shot as Speer controls the action.
Fortuna tries a body shot but Speer blocks it.
Fortuna leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Fortuna.
Stalling in the clinch from Speer.
Speer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fortunas head.
Fortuna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Speer up against the cage.
Speer trying to control the position but instead, Fortuna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Speer into the cage.
Speer tries for a takedown but Fortuna manages to get underhooks.
Fortuna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rocky Fortuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Speer.
Fortuna swings wildly with an uppercut but Speer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speer's elbow.
Fortuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortuna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocky Fortuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fortuna as he avoids it easily.
Speer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fortuna tries to counter by clinching up but Speer breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been told by Fortuna's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fortuna wants to clinch.
Speer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fortuna is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Speer.
Fortuna cracks a nice hook into Speer's ribs.
Fortuna instigates a clinch.
Speer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fortuna after a bit of a struggle.
Fortuna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Speer has Fortuna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fortuna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortuna.
Fortuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortuna lands an elbow inside that Speer shrugs off.
Fortuna taking a breather.
Fortuna trying to control the position but instead, Speer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fortuna into the cage.
Fortuna lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortuna is trying to force a seperation but Speer has the dominant position.
Fortuna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Speer prevents a body shot from Fortuna.
Fortuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortuna lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Speer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fortuna clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Fortuna staying busy and making it hard for Speer to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speer not allowing Fortuna to control his hands.
Fortuna trying to get back to his feet but Speer is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortuna trying to control but not successfully.
Speer lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fortuna.
Speer 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 Fortuna!
Speer throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortuna is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Even with his hooks in, Speer manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Fortuna takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Fortuna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fortuna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fortuna throws a right and a left that Speer avoids nicely.
Fortuna takes the fight into the clinch.
Fortuna is fighting off a takedown attempt but Speer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fortuna to the mat. Fortuna regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Speer postures up in Fortuna's guard and throws a big left but Fortuna blocks it.
Fortuna wants to stand but Speer is controlling the position.
Fortuna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Speer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fortuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuna controls Speer momentarily but Speer frees himself.
Speer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fortuna wants to stand up but Speer is controlling him.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fortuna manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortuna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Speer.
Speer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fortuna is trying to keep an underhook but Speer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Speer prevents Fortuna from standing back up.
Fortuna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fortuna keeping moving, preventing Speer from controlling successfully.
Speer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fortuna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fortuna wants to sweep here but Speer controlling him for the moment.
Speer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speer cracks Fortuna with a solid left hand.
Speer tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortuna is retaining full guard.
Speer wants to control from the top but Fortuna keeps moving.
Speer cracks Fortuna with a solid left hand.
Speer throws a strike but Fortuna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Speer is trying to keep Fortuna in close.
Fortuna throws a big right hand that misses.
Fortuna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Speer's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Speer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fortuna won't allow Speer to sweep him here.
Fortuna scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fortuna controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna trying to control but Speer is working from the bottom.
Fortuna throws an elbow that misses. Speer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fortuna's guard. Nice move by Speer!
Speer prevents Fortuna from getting back to his feet.
Fortuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fortuna wants to get back to his feet but Speer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Speer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Speer throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speer won't allow Fortuna to get back to his feet.
Speer throws a big elbow that misses.
Speer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fortuna is on top in guard.
Speer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Speer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fortuna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fortuna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Speer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortuna is looking to work some ground and pound but Speer has wrist control.
Speer wants to sweep but no luck.
Fortuna trying to control but Speer is working from the bottom.
Speer has momentary wrist control but Fortuna slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rocky Fortuna will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fortuna throws a combination. Speer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Speer keeps the fight on the outside.
Fortuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speer can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Fortuna.
Fortuna wants to clinch up but Speer keeps it at a distance.
Speer with the counter takedown but Fortuna avoids it easily.
Rocky Fortuna is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortuna tries to clinch but Speer moves out of range.
Speer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fortuna throws a leg kick
and Speer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fortuna won't be happy with that.
Fortuna sneaks out the side door and pushes Speer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speer feints and as Fortuna raises his hands in defense, Speer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fortuna wants to stand and escape but Speer is having none of it.
Speer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fortuna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Speer is controlling him.
Speer distracts Fortuna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speer lands a couple of elbows.
Speer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Speer prevents Fortuna from getting back to his feet.
Speer connects with a couple of short punches.
Speer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Speer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fortuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Speer prevents Fortuna from getting back to his feet.
Speer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Speer trying to control but Fortuna is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Speer takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Speer throws a head punch that misses.
Fortuna trying to control the position but instead, Speer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fortuna into the cage.
Fortuna is trying to maintain a safe position but Speer gets an underhook and turns Fortuna into the cage.
Fortuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortuna throws a head punch that misses.
Fortuna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Speer or not.
Speer has Fortuna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fortuna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Speer is looking for a takedown.
Fortuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortuna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Felix Speer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fortuna as Speer tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortuna.
Rocky Fortuna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Speer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fortuna stalling in the clinch but Speer improves position.
Fortuna can't find room to land a body shot as Speer controls the action.
Fortuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fortuna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocky Fortuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Speer.
Fortuna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortuna cracks Speer with a nice body shot.
Fortuna tries a body shot but Speer blocks it.
Fortuna prevents the takedown attempt.
Fortuna pushes Speer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fortuna lands a nice elbow.
Speer takes an elbow to the forehead.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortuna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Speer.
Fortuna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fortuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocky Fortuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fortuna digs a right hand underneath Speer's ribcage. Speer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Speer has Fortuna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fortuna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fortuna leaning his opponent against the cage.
Speer letting Fortuna take a breather here.
Speer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speer.
Fortuna misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Fortuna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fortuna, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Fortuna!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rocky Fortuna waved his t-shirt featuring Savage Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Coppola (ranked 23267 p4p, 6075 weight class) and Hermann Oestergaard (ranked 598 p4p, 594 weight class). Coppola comes to the cage accompanied by Duality. Salvatore Coppola 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Coppola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hermann Oestergaard!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coppola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oestergaard was covering up waiting for the punch and Coppola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oestergaard trying to strike off his back.
Coppola wants to stand but Oestergaard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Coppola looking to sit in guard and control but Oestergaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oestergaard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coppola working a defensive guard here.
Coppola wants to stand up but Oestergaard is controlling him.
Oestergaard is stalling in the full guard.
Coppola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oestergaard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coppola looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oestergaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coppola tries to clinch up.
Coppola wants to clinch up but Oestergaard keeps it at a distance.
Oestergaard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coppola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oestergaard is in Coppola's guard.
Oestergaard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coppola wants to stand and escape but Oestergaard is having none of it.
Oestergaard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coppola is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Oestergaard dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
The referee asks Oestergaard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oestergaard prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oestergaard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oestergaard is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Coppola looks calm but he's in trouble here. Oestergaard gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Coppola is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Oestergaard lets go of the hold and Coppola can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hermann Oestergaard!
A victorious Hermann Oestergaard 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bernando (ranked 23953 p4p, 3885 weight class) and Chad Lincoln (ranked 130 p4p, 140 weight class). Bernando's entrance music is Frank Kirklin: Stomp. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Bernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Lincoln !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bernando bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lincoln gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bernando lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bernando misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bernando working hard to break the clinch.
Lincoln keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bernando's efforts to push away.
Bernando wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bernando doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lincoln is trying to push Bernando away but Bernando has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lincoln goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lincoln fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernando is trying to break the clinch but Lincoln is controlling him.
Bernando is trying to push Lincoln away but Lincoln has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernando misses with a head kick.
Lincoln fails with a takedown attempt.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Bernando.
Lincoln throws a sloppy head kick and Bernando moves out of range easily.
Bernando misses with a wild combination.
Lincoln is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bernando as he jumps to the side.
Bernando seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mike Bernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .
Bernando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lincoln fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bernando avoids it really well and circles away.
Lincoln moves out of range of the body kick.
Bernando misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernando throws a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Bernando misses.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bernando sprawls well. Bernando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lincoln gets slowly back to his feet.
Bernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernando tries to bum rush Lincoln with a series of wild strikes but Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bernando slaps away a takedown attempt from Lincoln , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bernando throws a series of punches but Lincoln avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernando swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Lincoln counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Mike Bernando has been cut.
Lincoln shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lincoln is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bernando defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernando pushes Lincoln off looking to stand but Lincoln dives back in and keeps control.
Lincoln tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bernando knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lincoln scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lincoln not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lincoln throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bernando pushes Lincoln off looking to stand but Lincoln dives back in and keeps control.
Lincoln wants to pass to mount but Bernando is defending the position.
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.
Bernando looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln is taking a breather. Bernando says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lincoln stops Bernando from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lincoln fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bernando misses with a head kick.
Lincoln takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lincoln shoots for a takedown but Bernando saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lincoln dodges the punch combination from Bernando.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bernando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Bernando's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bernando throws a series of punches but Lincoln moves out of range.
A left and a right from Bernando both land. Nice combination.
Lincoln closes the distance and pushes Bernando back into the cage.
Lincoln can't get the takedown.
Lincoln manages to pull guard.
Lincoln is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lincoln throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bernando trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lincoln 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln trying to control the position.
Bernando trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lincoln 's guard.
Bernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lincoln can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lincoln wants to sweep here but Bernando controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bernando gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but Bernando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln dodges the punch combination from Bernando.
Bernando tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Bernando misses.
Lincoln tries to counter with a clinch but Bernando shakes him off and moves away.
Bernando throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lincoln to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernando circles away.
Lincoln fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike Bernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln shoots for a double leg takedown but Bernando sprawls well. He's pushed Lincoln 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mike Bernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .
Bernando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lincoln avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bernando slaps away a takedown attempt from Lincoln , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bernando.
Lincoln is looking for the big counter here.
Bernando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lincoln cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bernando avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernando swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lincoln makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lincoln shoots in but no luck this time.
As Lincoln looks to move away, Bernando throws a big counter combo but Lincoln just gets out of the way.
Lincoln blocks a leg kick.
Mike Bernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lincoln looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lincoln pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bernando is out of range and Lincoln settles back down.
Bernando misses with a wild combination.
Bernando throws a sloppy head kick and Lincoln moves out of range easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bernando enables Lincoln to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bernando manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bernando has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lincoln has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bernando wants to break free but Lincoln has control.
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernando fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernando throws a head kick that misses.
Lincoln darts in looking for a takedown but Bernando gets double underhooks and turns Lincoln into the cage.
A head kick by Bernando misses
and Lincoln counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lincoln .
Lincoln jumps guard but Bernando stands there with Lincoln around his waist. Lincoln gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bernando misses with a body punch.
Bernando wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bernando tries to break the clinch but Lincoln is controlling the position.
Bernando tries to break the clinch but Lincoln is controlling the position.
Lincoln has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bernando regains guard immediately.
Lincoln passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bernando dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Bernando's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bernando throws a sloppy head kick and Lincoln moves out of range easily.
Bernando checks a leg kick nicely.
Bernando fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincoln tries to clinch but Bernando moves out of range.
Lincoln clinches up with Bernando and pushes him back against the cage.
Lincoln jumps guard but Bernando stands there with Lincoln around his waist. Lincoln gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernando throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bernando.
Lincoln throws a head kick but Bernando moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernando looks to land a combination but Lincoln avoids it well.
Bernando throws a series of punches but Lincoln moves out of range.
Bernando tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lincoln rushes Bernando and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike Bernando is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernando throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Bernando tries a head kick but it misses.
Lincoln is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oooooh!!! Lincoln has knocked Bernando down with a huge combo! Lincoln steps away and waves a wobbly Bernando back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lincoln darts in looking for a takedown but Bernando gets double underhooks and turns Lincoln into the cage.
Bernando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lincoln closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lincoln lands in his opponent's guard.
Bernando is wriggling around but Lincoln manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lincoln seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bernando has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lincoln is on him like a limpet, forcing Bernando back against the cage.
Lincoln keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bernando's efforts to push away.
Lincoln tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mike Bernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernando has had enough of the clinch but Lincoln keeps him there for the moment.
Bernando manages to break the clinch.
Bernando tries to keep at a distance but Lincoln has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bernando walks away with a smile on his face. Lincoln gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bernando misses with a series of wild punches.
Lincoln is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bernando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lincoln closes the distance and clinches.
Lincoln has Bernando pressed against the cage, preventing Bernando from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lincoln lands with a left to the head.
Lincoln pulls guard.
Lincoln striking off his back but it's not causing Bernando any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernando wants to get up but he can't break Lincoln 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bernando gets to his feet - Lincoln follows without any prompting.
Lincoln throws a low kick but Bernando avoids it.
Lincoln clinches up with Bernando and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lincoln .
Bernando misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bernando up against the cage.
Bernando wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lincoln has him pressed against the cage.
Bernando wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lincoln has him pressed against the cage.
Bernando tries to break the clinch but Lincoln is controlling the position.
Chad Lincoln has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Bernando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Lincoln .
I think Bernando has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Bernando!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Okoro Igwe (ranked 5440 p4p, 5528 weight class) and Sonny Bill Williams (ranked 563 p4p, 568 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Okoro Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sonny Bill Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
 It looks like Sonny Bill Williams has been cut.
Igwe cracks Williams with an uppercut from hell and Williams crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Igwe's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 Williams is rocked!
Igwe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams has his foot on Igwe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Igwe works his way back into a safe position though.
Igwe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Igwe pushes his legs off easily.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Igwe trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Igwe preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) inform us that Williams has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Igwe trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Igwe is aware though and is defending well.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully.
Igwe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Igwe tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams is trying to keep Igwe in close.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Igwe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Igwe is aware though and is defending well.
Williams trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okoro Igwe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Igwe misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Igwe!
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Igwe keeps working.
Igwe is trying to get back to half guard.
Igwe struggling a bit here.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Igwe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Igwe manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams is trying to control. Igwe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Igwe is looking to improve his position.
Igwe is working hard here to advance position.
Williams decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams gets a clinch.
Igwe misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Igwe.
Igwe decides to pull guard.
Igwe trying to control the position.
Williams wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Williams stands up from Igwe's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams lands a jab-cross combination.
Williams moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Igwe successfully pulls guard.
Igwe working a defensive guard here.
Williams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Igwe is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Okoro Igwe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sonny Bill Williams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams lands a takedown into guard.
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Igwe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Igwe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Igwe's legs - danger averted.
Igwe is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Igwe wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams trying to control but Igwe is working from the bottom.
Williams 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.
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Williams should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Igwe has tightened it up now! Williams should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Okoro Igwe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Madness (ranked 5465 p4p, 2598 weight class) and Darius Frank (ranked 567 p4p, 350 weight class). Frank has chosen Trapper x Foogiano as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Madness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Frank!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Madness swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Frank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madness.
Madness swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madness keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Madness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank walks into a stiff left hand from Madness.
Madness doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madness on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Madness on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Frank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Madness.
Madness throws a good cross that connects.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Madness connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank walks into a straight right hand from Madness.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank sizes up Madness with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Madness checks a leg kick.
Madness swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madness misses with a body shot
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madness. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Madness misses.
Madness throws a jab when Frank was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frank.
Madness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Frank throws a head kick that misses.
Madness looks to land a right hand but Frank moved out of range.
Madness throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madness cracks Frank with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank stuns Madness with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frank scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madness takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Madness on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Madness swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
The fighters circle, before Frank throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Madness's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Frank lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Darius Frank!
A determined Darius Frank didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Norman Boma (ranked 5636 p4p, 3346 weight class) and Willie Faacker (ranked 591 p4p, 445 weight class). Boma comes into the arena with 4 Minute - Hot Issue blaring out of the sound system. Norman Boma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Willie Faacker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norman Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Faacker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boma.
Faacker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Faacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faacker misses with a shot to the body
and Boma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Faacker! Boma lets Faacker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Faacker is rocked!
The fighters circling - Faacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faacker is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faacker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Faacker tries to clinch up but Boma circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Boma.
Faacker seems to have recovered his senses.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma darts in and clinches Faacker up against the cage.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faacker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faacker taking a breather.
Boma misses with some punches.
Faacker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boma works on Faacker's body with a couple of short punches.
Faacker stalling.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Faacker taking a breather.
Faacker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Faacker can turn it around.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Boma has Faacker pushed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Faacker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Faacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faacker.
Faacker is pushing Boma up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boma scores with a shot to the side of Faacker's head.
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faacker.
A right handed body shot lands from Boma.
A short uppercut from Boma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faacker is trying to maintain a safe position but Boma gets an underhook and turns Faacker into the cage.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Faacker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boma lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faacker.
Faacker is trying to break free.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Faacker controls his hands.
Faacker blocks a body shot from Boma.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Faacker controls the action.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Boma.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faacker backwards.
Faacker prevents a body shot from Boma.
Faacker prevents a body shot from Boma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Faacker scores with a nice right hand.
Willie Faacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faacker motions for Boma to come forward. Faacker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma defending well as Faacker loads up on a big left hand.
Boma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boma slips a jab and a cross from Faacker.
Boma tries to counter by clinching up but Faacker breaks away and moves out of range.
Faacker throws a series of punches but Boma moves out of range.
Faacker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boma under the eye.
Faacker is looking to clinch.
Boma misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Boma - that's a beauty! Faacker is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Boma can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Norman Boma!
An out of breath Norman Boma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nario Gwan (ranked 3608 p4p, 3471 weight class) and Rui Machado (ranked 453 p4p, 440 weight class). Rui Machado 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nario Gwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rui Machado!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwan scores with a shot to the body.
Gwan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BLK Elite MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gwan takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Gwan with a hook.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gwan as he avoids it easily.
Gwan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gwan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machado moves forwards but Gwan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gwan stuns Machado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gwan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gwan circles away quickly and effectively.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gwan's waist but Gwan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Gwan misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gwan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado looks winded!
Gwan scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gwan! Machado is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nario Gwan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jans Schmidt (ranked 1173 p4p, 2641 weight class) and Kris Shumway (ranked 128 p4p, 262 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jans Schmidt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kris Shumway!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shumway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmidt doesn't seem bothered though.
Kris Shumway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shumway throws a hook to the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shumway stuns Schmidt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shumway lands a jab to the head.
Shumway takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shumway enables Schmidt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shumway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shumway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmidt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmidt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schmidt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shumway's head.
Schmidt scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shumway controls Schmidt momentarily but Schmidt frees himself.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Schmidt is in close to Shumway's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shumway is rocked!
Schmidt postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Shumway covers up, he's hurt! Schmidt keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Schmidt and the ref steps in to end the fight! Schmidt can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jans Schmidt!
Jans Schmidt retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Jans Schmidt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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