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WVT 8: Gustavsson v Shabazz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hardin (ranked 21409 p4p, 17713 weight class) and Steel Penn Jr (ranked 174 p4p, 151 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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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 10 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steel Penn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn Jr swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Penn Jr. Those never looked like landing.
We've been informed that Penn Jr 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.
Hardin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penn Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick lands from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hardin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardin. Penn Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn Jr connects with a stiff jab that staggers Hardin - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steel Penn Jr!
Steel Penn Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Neon Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 5881 p4p, 4563 weight class) and Jon Rambo (ranked 141 p4p, 125 weight class). The key to victory for Lyoha Nagibatel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rambo.
Rambo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagibatel avoids it really well and circles away.
Rambo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagibatel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nagibatel counters with a big head kick but Rambo shrugs it off.
Nagibatel misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagibatel lands a head kick. Rambo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rambo motions for Nagibatel to come forward. Rambo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel lands a jab to the head.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Rambo moves out of range.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick. Rambo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rambo with a poor takedown
and Nagibatel counters with a nice leg kick.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Nagibatel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Rambo feints a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Nagibatel both land. Nice combination.
Nagibatel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rambo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo stays in close to Nagibatel's body and controls the position.
Nagibatel is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo stands up from Nagibatel's guard - Rambo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rambo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Rambo persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Rambo fails to land the takedown.
Nagibatel throws a quick counter head kick but Rambo was just out of range.
Nagibatel stalks Rambo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rambo's face. Rambo staggers backwards, shaken.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagibatel sprawls well. Nagibatel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo goes for a double leg but Nagibatel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nagibatel continues to drive forward.
Nagibatel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rambo.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Nagibatel circles away easily
and Nagibatel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagibatel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rambo shoots for a takedown but Nagibatel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rambo looks for a takedown but Nagibatel sprawls well.
Rambo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Rambo semi-blocks.
Nagibatel gets caught flat footed, as Rambo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo is stalling in the full guard.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rambo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nagibatel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagibatel checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nagibatel slaps away a takedown attempt from Rambo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rambo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel lands a head kick. Rambo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Rambo tries to clinch there but Nagibatel circles away.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Rambo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rambo down.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel dips to his left and cracks Rambo with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagibatel as he avoids it easily.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here.
Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagibatel circles away.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rambo tries to clinch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
Rambo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nagibatel jabs Rambo right on the nose. Rambo blinks but takes it well.
Nagibatel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rambo.
Rambo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
Rambo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo stands up and waves to Nagibatel to follow him.
Rambo 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.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Rambo persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagibatel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Nagibatel. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Rambo semi-blocks.
Nagibatel with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo walks into a straight right hand from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagibatel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here.
Rambo fails with the takedown
enabling Nagibatel to counter with a crisp jab.
Rambo takes one on the button.
Rambo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagibatel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nagibatel scores with a decent looking hook.
 Rambo is rocked!
Rambo darts in looking for a takedown but Nagibatel gets double underhooks and turns Rambo into the cage.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagibatel finish him?
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Rambo semi-blocks.
Nagibatel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel throws a monster overhand right that drops Rambo! Nagibatel follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
A very excited looking Lyoha Nagibatel 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 5125 p4p, 5876 weight class) and Apostolos Angelopoulos (ranked 131 p4p, 140 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb DeCoteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apostolos Angelopoulos!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelopoulos misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - DeCoteau coming out on top.
Angelopoulos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on DeCoteau if he has to take too many more of those.
A left lands for DeCoteau.
DeCoteau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Angelopoulos pushes DeCoteau off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angelopoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeCoteau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angelopoulos's head backwards.
Angelopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Angelopoulos slaps away a takedown attempt from DeCoteau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Angelopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Angelopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeCoteau.
Angelopoulos misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau closes the distance and clinches.
Angelopoulos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Angelopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as DeCoteau controls the action.
DeCoteau taking a breather.
Angelopoulos tries to throw a body punch but DeCoteau avoids it by throwing Angelopoulos back against the cage.
Angelopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelopoulos working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeCoteau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Angelopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as DeCoteau controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau is stalling here.
Angelopoulos blocks a body shot from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau presses Angelopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau lands a shoulder strike.
Angelopoulos letting DeCoteau take a breather here.
Angelopoulos misses with a body punch.
Angelopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Angelopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeCoteau's elbow.
DeCoteau lands with a light punch inside.
DeCoteau turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and DeCoteau manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeCoteau working away.
Angelopoulos is looking for a sweep.
Angelopoulos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but DeCoteau is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
DeCoteau working for a submission but Angelopoulos is keeping him at bay.
DeCoteau avoids the attempt from Angelopoulos to control.
DeCoteau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelopoulos looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
DeCoteau is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Angelopoulos tries to escape the position.
DeCoteau looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeCoteau trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Angelopoulos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
DeCoteau prevents Angelopoulos from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelopoulos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from DeCoteau.
Angelopoulos is working to get back to half guard.
Angelopoulos tries to hold on but DeCoteau postures up.
Angelopoulos is looking to improve his position but DeCoteau isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeCoteau controlling the position easily from mount.
Angelopoulos tries to hold on but DeCoteau pushes him away.
Angelopoulos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from DeCoteau.
Angelopoulos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
DeCoteau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb DeCoteau dominated that round.
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.
DeCoteau drives through and clinches with Angelopoulos against the cage.
DeCoteau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Angelopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as DeCoteau controls the action.
Angelopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as DeCoteau controls his hands.
Angelopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angelopoulos lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.
DeCoteau lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeCoteau has Angelopoulos pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from DeCoteau.
Angelopoulos tries to throw a body punch but DeCoteau avoids it by throwing Angelopoulos back against the cage.
Angelopoulos tries to throw a body punch but DeCoteau avoids it by throwing Angelopoulos back against the cage.
DeCoteau tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DeCoteau prevents a body shot from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos misses with some punches.
DeCoteau is pushing Angelopoulos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Angelopoulos blocks a body shot from DeCoteau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Angelopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeCoteau digs a right hand into Angelopoulos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Angelopoulos's gas tank.
Angelopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as DeCoteau controls his hands.
Angelopoulos is leaning against DeCoteau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Angelopoulos is leaning against DeCoteau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Angelopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeCoteau's elbow.
DeCoteau stalling in the clinch but Angelopoulos improves position.
Angelopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as DeCoteau controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Angelopoulos.
DeCoteau wants a takedown but no success here.
DeCoteau wants to take the fight to the mat but Angelopoulos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb DeCoteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau is trying to maintain a safe position but Angelopoulos gets an underhook and turns DeCoteau into the cage.
DeCoteau manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeCoteau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Angelopoulos is keeping busy.
DeCoteau blocks a body shot from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Angelopoulos pushes DeCoteau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeCoteau stalling against the cage.
DeCoteau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Angelopoulos misses with a body punch.
DeCoteau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Angelopoulos's elbow.
Angelopoulos prevents a takedown attempt there.
DeCoteau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Angelopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelopoulos tries a body shot but DeCoteau blocks it.
DeCoteau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeCoteau slows down the pace here.
DeCoteau blocking some punches.
Angelopoulos stops a takedown attempt from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau throws a punch but it's blocked by Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeCoteau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Angelopoulos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Angelopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angelopoulos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeCoteau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeCoteau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angelopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeCoteau misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick from Angelopoulos lands but DeCoteau takes it in his stride.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick but DeCoteau moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Angelopoulos is able to avoid easily.
Angelopoulos tries a head kick but it misses.
DeCoteau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No joy there for DeCoteau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angelopoulos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Angelopoulos stuns DeCoteau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Apostolos Angelopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeCoteau throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Angelopoulos tries a head kick but it misses.
DeCoteau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeCoteau moves into range and clinches up with Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos misses with a body punch.
DeCoteau lands a nice uppercut.
DeCoteau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Angelopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeCoteau's elbow.
DeCoteau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Angelopoulos backwards.
Angelopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Angelopoulos on the inside.
Angelopoulos misses with a body punch.
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 Caleb DeCoteau will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
DeCoteau with a jab.
Caleb DeCoteau is winning the standup battle so far.
Angelopoulos throws a combination. DeCoteau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
DeCoteau takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DeCoteau misses with a wild body shot.
Angelopoulos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeCoteau moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DeCoteau moves out of range of the strikes.
Angelopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and DeCoteau moves out of range easily.
Angelopoulos misses with a head kick.
Angelopoulos throws a series of punches but DeCoteau moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeCoteau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Angelopoulos is rocked!
DeCoteau is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeCoteau avoids the head kick by Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos is still on wobbly legs! Can DeCoteau finish him?
DeCoteau walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Angelopoulos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! DeCoteau swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Angelopoulos's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caleb DeCoteau!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tomahawk (ranked 3902 p4p, 4194 weight class) and Lyle Alzado (ranked 108 p4p, 158 weight class). Lyle Alzado acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Tomahawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Alzado!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomahawk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tomahawk with the inside leg kick.
Tomahawk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the body from Alzado misses
and Tomahawk counters with a right hand to the body.
Tomahawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alzado.
Tomahawk throws a shot from downtown. Alzado moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Tomahawk misses.
It seemed like Alzado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tomahawk misses the target.
Tomahawk loads up on a big right hand but Alzado slips the punch.
Tomahawk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzado misses with a wild combination.
Tomahawk looks for a takedown but Alzado sprawls well.
Alzado connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Tomahawk to the floor! Alzado dives in looking for the finish!
 Tomahawk is rocked!
 It looks like Chief Tomahawk has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzado seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tomahawk has recovered full guard.
Oh Tomahawk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alzado scoring with some ground and pound.
Alzado throwing strikes but missing.
Alzado throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomahawk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alzado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tomahawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Alzado throws a big right hand that misses.
Alzado postures up in Tomahawk's guard and throws a big left but Tomahawk blocks it.
Alzado with a nice head shot there.
Tomahawk is controlling Alzado's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tomahawk is on top in guard.
Tomahawk throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomahawk throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomahawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tomahawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tomahawk works over Alzado with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomahawk throws an elbow that misses. Alzado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tomahawk's guard. Nice move by Alzado!
Alzado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alzado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alzado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alzado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tomahawk dives on top into guard.
Tomahawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alzado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tomahawk is controlling him.
Tomahawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Alzado has wrist control.
Tomahawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tomahawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzado wants to get back to his feet but Tomahawk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alzado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomahawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomahawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alzado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomahawk.
Tomahawk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tomahawk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alzado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomahawk.
Tomahawk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alzado wants to stand but Tomahawk is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomahawk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alzado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tomahawk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tomahawk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tomahawk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tomahawk throws a strike aimed at the side of Alzado's head but Alzado avoids it well.
Tomahawk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tomahawk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomahawk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alzado is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Tomahawk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tomahawk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alzado defending against the ground and pound.
Tomahawk lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tomahawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Tomahawk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tomahawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alzado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tomahawk. Tomahawk obviously looking to wear him down.
Tomahawk lands the left hand.
Tomahawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alzado can do to turn this around?
Alzado throws a leg kick but Tomahawk checks it.
Alzado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chief Tomahawk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomahawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Alzado. No joy for Tomahawk on that attempt.
Alzado missing with a left hand there. Tomahawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Tomahawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tomahawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzado.
Tomahawk cracks Alzado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alzado swinging wildly here.
Alzado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alzado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tomahawk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tomahawk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tomahawk is looking to counter punch.
Alzado tries a low kick but Tomahawk avoids it.
Tomahawk connects with a crisp jab.
Alzado is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomahawk drops Alzado with a big left hand! Alzado is injured, injured bad! Tomahawk jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Tomahawk!
A relieved looking Chief Tomahawk 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jedi Rebel (ranked 3912 p4p, 4079 weight class) and Daaniel Teteny (ranked 109 p4p, 111 weight class). Daaniel Teteny has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jedi Rebel's chin.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jedi Rebel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teteny shoots in looking for a takedown but Rebel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Teteny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rebel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Teteny is trying to defend but Rebel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rebel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rebel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Teteny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rebel.
Rebel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rebel lands strikes from half guard.
Rebel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebel misses with a head shot. Teteny uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rebel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebel postures up in Teteny's guard and throws a big left but Teteny blocks it.
Rebel stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Teteny throws up his legs and catches Rebel in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Rebel tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Teteny! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daaniel Teteny!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf (ranked 3259 p4p, 3524 weight class) and Chief Red Eagle (ranked 86 p4p, 139 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 9 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Eagle has managed to clinch.
Red Eagle manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tamdfjsmf is defended easily by Red Eagle.
Red Eagle is looking for the big counter here.
Red Eagle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Red Eagle gets a clinch.
Red Eagle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle lands with a right to the head.
Red Eagle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf has been cut.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
Tamdfjsmf is rocked!
Red Eagle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Tamdfjsmf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red Eagle unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tamdfjsmf! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Red Eagle is unloading with more strikes now! Tamdfjsmf drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Lewis (ranked 3130 p4p, 4631 weight class) and Mew Choo (ranked 82 p4p, 126 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Choo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Choo falls off balance throwing a combination
so Lewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lewis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lewis working away.
Lewis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Choo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lewis but great work by Choo.
Choo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis keeps Choo under control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Lewis prevents Choo from moving into mount.
Lewis is trying to improve his position.
Choo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Choo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Choo is keen to just control but Lewis is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lewis moves into full guard.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Choo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lewis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Choo has Lewis in his guard.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Choo keeps moving.
Choo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis pushes down on Choo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control from half guard but Choo is working away.
Lewis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lewis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Choo is now in Lewis's guard. A big mistake from Lewis there, giving up the dominant position!
Lewis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lewis looking to control.
Choo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to mount his opponent but Choo defends it.
Lewis trying to advance position but Choo counters by regaining guard.
Choo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lewis trying to control but Choo is working from the bottom.
Choo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lewis uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis has hold of Choo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Choo seems comfortable defending it but Lewis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Choo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Choo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lewis couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derrick Lewis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krit Leekpai (ranked 2577 p4p, 3745 weight class) and Roch Doisneau (ranked 71 p4p, 103 weight class). Roch Doisneau has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Krit Leekpai's chin.
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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 29 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krit Leekpai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roch Doisneau!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leekpai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doisneau. Doisneau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doisneau throws a hook but Leekpai avoids it easily.
Leekpai stuns Doisneau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leekpai looks to land a left hand but Doisneau moved out of range nicely.
Doisneau flicks out a counter leg kick but Leekpai steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doisneau. That's going to slow Leekpai down.
Leekpai throws an off balance right hand
and Doisneau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Krit Leekpai has been cut.
Leekpai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Doisneau misses.
Leekpai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doisneau manages to avoid it.
Doisneau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doisneau's corner calls for a 1-2. Doisneau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leekpai, as that shot connected.
Leekpai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leekpai scores with a leg kick.
Leekpai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leekpai just misses with a punch to the body.
Leekpai lands a nice shot that snaps Doisneau's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leekpai is looking to chop away at Doisneau's legs.
Doisneau looks to throw the jab but Leekpai is out of range.
Leekpai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leekpai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leekpai throws a series of strikes that have Doisneau backpedaling.
Doisneau throws a hook but Leekpai blocks it.
Doisneau swings for the body but Leekpai moves out of range.
Leekpai moves into the clinch.
Doisneau blocking some punches.
Leekpai throws an elbow that misses.
Leekpai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leekpai has a couple of punches blocked by Doisneau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leekpai.
Doisneau blocks an uppercut.
Leekpai blocks an uppercut.
Doisneau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leekpai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch on the inside from Doisneau fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doisneau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leekpai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leekpai lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Leekpai.
Leekpai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doisneau throws a punch but it's blocked by Leekpai.
Leekpai blocks a body shot from Doisneau.
Doisneau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doisneau swings wildly with an uppercut but Leekpai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doisneau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leekpai pushes Doisneau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leekpai throws a punch but it's blocked by Doisneau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doisneau.
Doisneau throws a head punch that misses.
Doisneau is leaning against Leekpai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doisneau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leekpai backwards.
Leekpai misses with the head strike.
Doisneau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doisneau misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leekpai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doisneau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leekpai throws a head punch that misses.
Doisneau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leekpai scores with a shot to the side of Doisneau's head.
Doisneau misses with the head strike.
Leekpai throws a head punch that misses.
Leekpai tries to throw a body punch but Doisneau avoids it by throwing Leekpai back against the cage.
Doisneau can't find room to land a body shot as Leekpai controls the action.
Doisneau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leekpai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doisneau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leekpai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Doisneau fails to land.
Leekpai throws an elbow but it misses.
Leekpai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Doisneau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leekpai lands a hook that snaps the head of Doisneau backwards.
Leekpai lands a nice shot to the body.
Doisneau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leekpai tries to work over Doisneau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leekpai misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leekpai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doisneau's elbow.
Doisneau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doisneau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doisneau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leekpai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leekpai blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Leekpai misses.
Doisneau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leekpai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Doisneau throws out a loose jab but Leekpai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doisneau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leekpai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leekpai darts in and clinches Doisneau up against the cage.
Doisneau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leekpai backwards.
Leekpai struggles to land a body shot inside as Doisneau controls his hands.
Leekpai lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krit Leekpai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krit Leekpai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leekpai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doisneau. That did some damage!
Doisneau drops Leekpai with a big left hand! Leekpai is injured, injured bad! Doisneau jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roch Doisneau!
A victorious Roch Doisneau 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 Roman Ship (ranked 2291 p4p, 1897 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 87 p4p, 48 weight class). Roman Ship 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman takes the fight into the clinch.
Ship tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chugman looking to slow down the pace here.
Ship pulls guard.
Ship has his foot on Chugman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chugman works his way back into a safe position though.
Ship keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chugman trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chugman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ship escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chugman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chugman controlling from the top position.
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.
Chugman trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.
Chugman is posturing up here but Ship has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chugman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chugman has to tap! Slick submission there by Ship!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Ship!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivern Gustavsson (ranked 875 p4p, 1354 weight class) and Rahim Shabazz (ranked 21 p4p, 32 weight class). Gustavsson comes to the cage accompanied by Knockout - 2Pac. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Solid boxing
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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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivern Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Shabazz sprawls well. He's pushed Gustavsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shabazz throws a jab when Gustavsson was well out of range.
Shabazz stuffs the takedown.
Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Gustavsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shabazz defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson tries for a takedown but Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shabazz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shabazz misses with a looping right.
Shabazz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shabazz punishes Gustavsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Gustavsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shabazz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustavsson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gustavsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Shabazz, which made it look bad.
Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustavsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
Gustavsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shabazz misses with a series of wild punches.
Rahim Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shabazz as he jumps to the side.
Gustavsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Shabazz throws a solid leg kick but Gustavsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a right hand that Gustavsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustavsson also avoids with ease.
Shabazz stuffs the takedown.
Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Gustavsson has a takedown stuffed.
Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustavsson.
Shabazz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gustavsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Shabazz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shabazz pushes Gustavsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shabazz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gustavsson is breathing heavily.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustavsson controls his hands.
Shabazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shabazz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gustavsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shabazz - the referee stops the clock and Gustavsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shabazz. Gustavsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gustavsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gustavsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabazz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
Whack! Shabazz lands a heavy head kick that drops Gustavsson. The ref tackles Shabazz to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gustavsson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Rahim Shabazz!
Rahim Shabazz very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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