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ENIGMA 229 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Griggs (ranked 4003 p4p, 3869 weight class) and Ted Bennett (ranked 322 p4p, 317 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Bennett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Griggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Danga de danga de dang - Griggs scores with a four punch combination!
Bennett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 Bennett is rocked!
Griggs punishes Bennett's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennett is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
Ted Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs lands a nice hook to Bennett's body. Bennett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennett seems to have recovered his senses.
Griggs rushes Bennett and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bennett is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Griggs piles on the pressure and Bennett crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Griggs!
After winning the bout, Frank Griggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JB Penn (ranked 3705 p4p, 5248 weight class) and Arctium Zofewa (ranked 289 p4p, 338 weight class). The key to victory for JB Penn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JB Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn misses with a double jab.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zofewa was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Penn throws a right hand that Zofewa ducks under and follows up with a left that Zofewa also avoids with ease.
Penn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zofewa struggling a bit here.
Zofewa is trying to get back to half guard.
Zofewa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zofewa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penn's back!
Zofewa has the hooks in. Penn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Penn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zofewa scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zofewa is hanging on to Penn's back as he tries to escape.
Zofewa looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zofewa is looking for the choke from the back position but Penn is controlling his hands well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zofewa has managed to slip his arm under Penn's chin. This could be all over... yep, Penn is tapping out! Submission win for Zofewa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arctium Zofewa!
A victorious Arctium Zofewa 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pipe Hitter (ranked 4264 p4p, 3241 weight class) and Teariki Ropata (ranked 414 p4p, 352 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pipe Hitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teariki Ropata!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hitter looks to throw the jab but Ropata is out of range.
Ropata throws out a counter right but Hitter avoids it with no problem.
Pipe Hitter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ropata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Pipe Hitter has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Ropata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hitter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitter forces Ropata back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ropata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hitter lands a slapping body shot.
Hitter jabs Ropata right on the nose. Ropata blinks but takes it well.
Hitter clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ropata manages to break the clinch.
Hitter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ropata breaks the clinch.
Hitter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitter closes the distance but Ropata moves to the side
and Ropata counters with a nice right hand that sends Hitter toppling to the canvas! Hitter scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ropata finish him?!
 Hitter is rocked!
Hitter takes a swing at Ropata's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ropata counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hitter! Ropata lets Hitter back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Hitter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ropata moves away from the strike by Hitter.
Hitter lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ropata counters with a right hand from hell and Hitter is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teariki Ropata!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geovanni Maldonado (ranked 3317 p4p, 3402 weight class) and Kareem Ford (ranked 389 p4p, 399 weight class). Maldonado comes to the cage accompanied by Dean Martin - Mambo Italiano. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Geovanni Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Ford!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Maldonado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ford on the side of the head.
Maldonado slips a straight right by Ford.
Maldonado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maldonado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldonado.
Ford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldonado with a body shot.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldonado counters with a head kick.
Ford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Ford misses
and Maldonado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maldonado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maldonado lands a nice hook to Ford's body. Ford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick from Maldonado, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldonado moves away.
Maldonado throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Kareem Ford has been cut.
Ford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maldonado.
A nice leg kick from Maldonado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldonado tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldonado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ford. That did some damage!
Maldonado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ford at a distance.
Maldonado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maldonado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maldonado drops his hands momentarily and Ford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maldonado. That one must have hurt.
Maldonado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ford misses with a left hand
letting Maldonado counter with a right hand.
Maldonado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maldonado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maldonado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ford working away.
Ford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maldonado's legs.
Ford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maldonado, who protects the arm well.
Maldonado is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Maldonado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maldonado is looking for a sweep.
Maldonado can't do much from the bottom here.
Maldonado is trying to improve his position.
Ford tries for a kimura but Maldonado is defending well.
Ford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maldonado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ford but great work by Maldonado.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford wants to control but Maldonado postures up.
Ford tries to buck Maldonado off but Maldonado is having none of it.
What's Ford going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Maldonado trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
Ford tries to improve position but can't.
Maldonado throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ford trying to control here.
Ford is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geovanni Maldonado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Ford's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ford throws a sloppy body shot
and Maldonado counters with a nice kick to the body.
Maldonado lands a nice hook to Ford's body. Ford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Maldonado. No joy for Ford on that attempt.
Maldonado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldonado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maldonado lands a high kick!
A shot to the liver by Maldonado. Beautiful body shot.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Maldonado digs a good hook to Ford's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldonado counters with a solid body kick.
Maldonado tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Kareem Ford's cut even more.
Maldonado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ford is rocked!
Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Maldonado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Maldonado finish him?
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldonado is just out of range.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.
Ford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kareem Ford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maldonado is trying to improve his position.
Ford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ford is looking to take a break and control but Maldonado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford is trying to get an arm triangle but Maldonado is defending well.
Ford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maldonado rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ford's guard! Nice work there by Maldonado!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford keeping moving, preventing Maldonado from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is looking for a triangle but Maldonado pushes his legs off easily.
Maldonado looking to pass the guard.
Ford is looking for a triangle but Maldonado pushes his legs off easily.
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Maldonado from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado pushes down on Ford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ford is pressing down on Maldonado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maldonado advances position into side control!
Ford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ford 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.
Ford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geovanni Maldonado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Ford's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ford drops his hands momentarily and Maldonado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ford throws a right hand that misses
and Maldonado counters with a good low kick that Ford was not able to check.
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Maldonado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ford doesn't seem phased though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maldonado - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick from Maldonado.
Geovanni Maldonado is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldonado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maldonado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maldonado, as that shot connected.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maldonado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maldonado connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado cracks Ford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maldonado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maldonado digs a good hook to Ford's body.
Maldonado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ford under the eye.
Maldonado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick lands for Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maldonado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maldonado is looking to wear down Ford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maldonado keeps Ford at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Maldonado.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kareem Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maldonado catches Ford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The cut above Kareem Ford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a shot to the body.
Maldonado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldonado lands a body shot.
Maldonado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maldonado lands with a nice body punch.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maldonado connects with a body shot that sends Ford's belly button to the back.
Maldonado connects with a body shot that sends Ford's belly button to the back.
Maldonado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldonado counters with a thumping low kick.
Ford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maldonado - that will leave a mark!
Maldonado throws a nice head kick!
Geovanni Maldonado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maldonado.
Ford fails with the takedown
and Maldonado counters with a straight right hand.
Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
Ford swings widly with a right hand
and Maldonado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a nice right hand.
Geovanni Maldonado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldonado lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Maldonado counters with a straight right hand.
Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
Maldonado throws a front kick that sends Ford stumbling back into the cage.
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldonado counters with a good, hard body kick but Ford shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldonado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldonado scores with a body shot.
Ford is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldonado throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Maldonado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maldonado throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geovanni Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maldonado, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geovanni Maldonado!
A relieved looking Geovanni Maldonado 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Isduby Cool (ranked 1647 p4p, 3150 weight class) and Isai Malaki (ranked 199 p4p, 343 weight class). Isai Malaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isduby Cool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Isai Malaki!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cool looks to score with a jab to the body but Malaki is just out of range.
Cool dips to his left and cracks Malaki with an uppercut!
It looks like Isai Malaki has been cut.
Malaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Cool shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Malaki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Malaki wants to get back to his feet but Cool drags him back down.
Cool thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cool throws an elbow but Malaki slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cool tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cool has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cool has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cool wants to take Malaki's back but he can't do it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cool looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Malaki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cool is working for a guillotine from mount but Malaki frees his head quite easily.
Cool looking to secure an arm triangle but Malaki defends it well.
Cool has control of Malaki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Malaki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Malaki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cool seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Malaki is holding on tight.
Malaki trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cool thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cool lands a big shot there that rocks Malaki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cool landing strikes from the mount and Malaki is in trouble!
Cool is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Malaki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Malaki shrugs it off.
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!
Malaki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cool tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cool looking to secure an arm triangle but Malaki defends it well.
Malaki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cool working the ground and pound effectively.
Cool looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Malaki is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki prevents Cool from taking his back.
Cool is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Malaki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cool working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That has opened up Isai Malaki's cut even more.
Cool punching from mount but Malaki doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cool looking to ground and pound but Malaki is blocking nicely.
Malaki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cool tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Malaki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cool is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Malaki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Malaki shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cool has hold of Malaki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Malaki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Malaki wants to get back to his feet.
Cool takes Malaki's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Malaki is in trouble.
Cool has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Malaki is in real trouble here. Cool gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Malaki is tapping out! Cool wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isduby Cool!
Isduby Cool decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tobiasz Wawrzyniak (ranked 547 p4p, 2589 weight class) and Donnie Jones (ranked 54 p4p, 221 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wawrzyniak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wawrzyniak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wawrzyniak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Wawrzyniak misses.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones slips a straight right by Wawrzyniak.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Wawrzyniak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones avoids the body shot from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wawrzyniak. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wawrzyniak is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wawrzyniak swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wawrzyniak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Wawrzyniak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wawrzyniak misses with a hook.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wawrzyniak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Wawrzyniak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones is rocked!
Jones tries to clinch up but Wawrzyniak circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Wawrzyniak finish him?
Wawrzyniak seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wawrzyniak misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawrzyniak fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jones to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jones looks to clinch but Wawrzyniak throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jones taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
A victorious Tobiasz Wawrzyniak 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rinya Nakamura (ranked 1256 p4p, 2142 weight class) and Puenglong Sitsongrit (ranked 93 p4p, 131 weight class). Rinya Nakamura has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rinya Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Puenglong Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rinya Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Nakamura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit controlling the position for now.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Nakamura throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Nakamura is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nakamura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sitsongrit is just riding it out for now. Nakamura eventually gives up the hold.
Nakamura is just content to waste time from the top position. Sitsongrit takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakamura is looking for a kimura here.
Nakamura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Nakamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Nakamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakamura to get the leverage.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is concentrating on defense, preventing Nakamura from advancing position.
Nakamura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakamura's back!
Nakamura trying to control the hands but Sitsongrit breaks the grip.
Nakamura rolls, trying to escape but Sitsongrit keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nakamura.
Nakamura looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sitsongrit.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nakamura's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sitsongrit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nakamura trying to control the hands but Sitsongrit breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has the hooks in. Nakamura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Puenglong Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Nakamura steps away.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Nakamura off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakamura.
Nakamura with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nakamura blocks it well.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit 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.
Nakamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit jabs Nakamura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Puenglong Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakamura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puenglong Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Puenglong Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nakamura jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakamura should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Nakamura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakamura's head.
Nakamura misses with a kick to the body.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakamura should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nakamura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rinya Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Puenglong Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puenglong Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puenglong Sitsongrit!
Puenglong Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Furdas Turngemaxt (ranked 1168 p4p, 2071 weight class) and Tommaso Montanti (ranked 160 p4p, 253 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Furdas Turngemaxt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommaso Montanti!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turngemaxt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montanti as he avoids it easily.
Turngemaxt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turngemaxt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turngemaxt wants to free his trapped foot but Montanti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turngemaxt is looking to stall here but Montanti recovers full guard.
Montanti has control of Turngemaxt's left arm, preventing Turngemaxt from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montanti keeping full guard, as Turngemaxt tries to pass.
Turngemaxt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turngemaxt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Montanti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turngemaxt is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turngemaxt 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.
Montanti working a defensive guard here.
Turngemaxt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turngemaxt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montanti looking for a sweep. Not yet Montanti, not yet.
Montanti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turngemaxt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turngemaxt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turngemaxt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montanti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Montanti has his foot on Turngemaxt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turngemaxt works his way back into a safe position though.
Montanti has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zanshin MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Turngemaxt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turngemaxt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turngemaxt lands a couple of digs.
Montanti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turngemaxt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Montanti trying to control but Turngemaxt is working from the bottom.
Turngemaxt working for a triangle but Montanti defends it easily.
Turngemaxt keeping full guard, as Montanti tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turngemaxt looking for a guillotine here but Montanti defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montanti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turngemaxt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montanti defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turngemaxt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montanti is aware though and is defending well.
Montanti wants to control from the top but Turngemaxt keeps moving.
Montanti has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Turngemaxt to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Montanti is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Turngemaxt pulls down on the head and he's put Montanti to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Furdas Turngemaxt!
Furdas Turngemaxt is the new welterweight champion!
Furdas Turngemaxt made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Motum Vakana (ranked 1141 p4p, 1946 weight class) and Hanung Herman (ranked 122 p4p, 181 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Motum Vakana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hanung Herman!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vakana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herman tries to land knees in the clinch but Vakana avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vakana.
Vakana lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vakana.
Herman is trying to pull guard but Vakana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vakana.
Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vakana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Vakana lands a nice shot to the body.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
Herman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vakana prevents it.
Vakana digs a right hand underneath Herman's ribcage. Herman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vakana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Motum Vakana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.
Vakana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vakana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakana lands a hook that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vakana.
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Herman looking to stall.
Vakana lands a body shot.
Herman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vakana smiles and moves away.
Vakana lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Herman is looking to close the distance but Vakana sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Herman crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Herman is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Motum Vakana!
Motum Vakana is the new lightweight champion!
Motum Vakana tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Macho Man (ranked 2012 p4p, 865 weight class) and Fishbone Jones (ranked 244 p4p, 116 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Macho Man might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ride of the Valkyries. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Macho Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fishbone Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones wants to clinch up but Macho Man keeps it at a distance.
Macho Man lands with a shot to the body.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macho Man misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Macho Man misses with a looping left.
Macho Man cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Macho Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Super Macho Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macho Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macho Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Macho Man misses the target.
Jones misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macho Man misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Super Macho Man has been cut.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Macho Man misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
and Macho Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Macho Man.
It looks like Fishbone Jones has been cut.
Macho Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
Macho Man clinches with his opponent.
Jones misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macho Man.
Macho Man blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Macho Man.
Macho Man lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a right hand.
Macho Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Macho Man.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Macho Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macho Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Macho Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with some punches.
Macho Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macho Man cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macho Man backwards.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Macho Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Macho Man backwards.
Macho Man lands a shoulder strike.
Macho Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Macho Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Macho Man misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macho Man backwards.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Macho Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macho Man throws a head punch that misses.
Macho Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macho Man.
Macho Man lands a shot to the body.
Macho Man digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Macho Man pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macho Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Macho Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries a body shot but Macho Man blocks it.
Macho Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Macho Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macho Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Macho Man tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Macho Man.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macho Man.
Macho Man blocks an uppercut.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Macho Man lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Macho Man fails to land.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Macho Man controls his hands.
Macho Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macho Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Macho Man dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Macho Man gets a clinch.
Macho Man digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Macho Man has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Macho Man is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Macho Man.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macho Man's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macho Man.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Macho Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Macho Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macho Man cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Macho Man digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Macho Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Macho Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macho Man lands with a left to the head.
Macho Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Macho Man as the two fighters clinch.
Macho Man pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macho Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macho Man.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macho Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Macho Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Macho Man blocking some punches.
Jones pushes Macho Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macho Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macho Man scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Macho Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Macho Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Macho Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macho Man lands a nice uppercut.
Macho Man lands an uppercut.
Jones is rocked!
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Macho Man as the two fighters clinch.
Macho Man lands a right hand.
Macho Man digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Macho Man.
Macho Man lands an uppercut.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Macho Man finish him?
Macho Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Macho Man - that landed with a thud.
Macho Man throws a big uppercut that drops Jones! More strikes from Macho Man and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones lies dazed against the cage as Macho Man celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Macho Man!
Super Macho Man is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Super Macho Man 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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