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WOVA Fight Night: Inferno PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kabelo Nyambe (ranked 4399 p4p, 4994 weight class) and Ze Pequeno (ranked 420 p4p, 438 weight class). Kabelo Nyambe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kabelo Nyambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ze Pequeno!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pequeno scores with a body shot.
Nyambe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pequeno counters with a nice uppercut.
Pequeno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nyambe tries to clinch
and Pequeno counters with a straight right hand.
Nyambe throws a head kick that misses.
Pequeno misses with a straight right.
Nyambe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pequeno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pequeno connects with a body shot that sends Nyambe's belly button to the back.
Nyambe is breathing heavily.
Pequeno lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Nyambe head around and knocks him out cold! Pequeno hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ze Pequeno!
Ze Pequeno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Gordon (ranked 5002 p4p, 3883 weight class) and Rock Hot (ranked 423 p4p, 370 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rock Hot!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hot defends well and Gordon ends up having to push Hot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gordon trying to stall but Hot improves his position.
Hot breaks from the clinch.
Hot misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
Hot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Hot circles away.
Gordon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hot circles away.
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hot tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hot to the ground. Hot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hot throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Donald Gordon has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Hot.
Gordon slips a straight right by Hot.
Gordon slips under a jab from Hot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hot.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Hot circles away and keeps his distance.
Hot throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon jabs Hot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donald Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hot scores with a punch to the head.
Hot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hot throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gordon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Gordon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hot doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gordon is defended easily by Hot.
Hot misses with a series of wild punches.
Hot might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hot throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hot circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hot counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Hot pushes him off.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon shoots in but no luck this time.
Gordon slips a jab from Hot.
As Hot backs away, Gordon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hot tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gordon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hot sizes up Gordon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Gordon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Gordon moves out of range as Hot strikes.
Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Hot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Gordon wants to take the fight to the mat but Hot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Hot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Gordon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rock Hot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon scores with a one two! Hot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Rock Hot has been cut.
Hot throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hot stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gordon on the side of the head.
Hot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hot thuds a left hand into Gordon's body.
Nice takedown defense from Hot. No joy for Gordon on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Hot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hot as he avoids it easily.
Hot lands an overhand right.
 Gordon is rocked!
Hot fakes the body blow, causing Gordon to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gordon goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Hot!
Rock Hot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Blevins (ranked 4587 p4p, 3389 weight class) and Alexander Dubrov (ranked 397 p4p, 346 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Blevins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Dubrov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blevins checks the leg kick.
Dubrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dubrov scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Dubrov has knocked Blevins down with a huge combo! Dubrov steps away and waves a wobbly Blevins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Blevins is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blevins looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dubrov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Blevins. Dubrov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Dubrov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Jardine (ranked 4125 p4p, 3006 weight class) and Max Murphy (ranked 295 p4p, 237 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Jardine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jardine throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy stalks Jardine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jardine's face. Jardine staggers backwards, shaken.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy tries to bum rush Jardine with a series of wild strikes but Jardine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jardine dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
It looked like Jardine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jardine shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murphy eats them both and turns towards Jardine to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jardine misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jardine tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jardine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy lands with a kick to the temple. Jardine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a head kick!
Murphy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 Murphy is rocked!
Jardine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Jardine finish him?
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jardine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jardine misses with an elbow strike.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jardine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Jardine has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jardine has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jardine clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jardine after a bit of a struggle.
Jardine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jardine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ricky Jardine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Murphy.
Jardine digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy tries to circle away but Jardine has him pinned against the cage.
Jardine scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardine effectively controlling the action here.
Jardine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murphy.
Jardine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jardine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Jardine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jardine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jardine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jardine is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jardine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jardine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jardine closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Murphy is trying to drag Jardine to the mat but Jardine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murphy jumps into guard, dragging Jardine to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Jardine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jardine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Jardine blocks a head kick by Murphy.
As Murphy looks to move away, Jardine throws a big counter combo but Murphy just gets out of the way.
Jardine moves into the clinch.
Jardine lands with a left to the head.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jardine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Max Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jardine takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Jardine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jardine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Jardine fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jardine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jardine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jardine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jardine.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardine misses with the combination.
Jardine connects with a right that clearly hurt Murphy. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Jardine proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Murphy collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Jardine!
After the big win, Ricky Jardine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Warpath Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vilnus Drago (ranked 4723 p4p, 4166 weight class) and Howard The Coward (ranked 405 p4p, 379 weight class). Vilnus Drago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vilnus Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Howard The Coward!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Coward throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The Coward!
The Coward is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The Coward gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Coward controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Coward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Coward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drago's back!
The Coward cracks Drago with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Drago from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The Coward is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. The Coward gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. The Coward gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. The Coward apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Drago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Coward, pushing him back against the cage.
The Coward slowing the pace effectively.
The Coward makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Coward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Coward tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drago avoids it.
Drago lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Coward 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 Coward lands strikes from half guard.
The Coward is trying for a kimura here. Drago looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! The Coward wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Howard The Coward!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Gibbs (ranked 3096 p4p, 4117 weight class) and Jaylan Brewer (ranked 305 p4p, 370 weight class). Eddie Gibbs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaylan Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs goes for a double leg but Brewer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brewer continues to drive forward.
Brewer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gibbs defends it well.
Gibbs drags the fight down to the ground.
Brewer throws a big elbow that misses.
Gibbs is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brewer rolls with it to try and escape but Gibbs cranks on the arm and Brewer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Gibbs!
After the fight, Eddie Gibbs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Centario (ranked 2800 p4p, 2719 weight class) and Willard Wilson (ranked 187 p4p, 183 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronaldo Centario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willard Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson connects with a single shot there.
Centario throws a solid leg kick but Wilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Centario.
Centario looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Centario not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilson is pressing down on Centario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Centario is sitting in close to Wilson's body. Wilson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Centario is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Centario is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wilson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Willard Wilson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oli Obi (ranked 2994 p4p, 2232 weight class) and Keita Yamasaki (ranked 302 p4p, 246 weight class). Oli Obi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oli Obi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keita Yamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Obi.
Yamasaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yamasaki drives through and clinches with Obi against the cage.
Obi throws an elbow that misses.
Obi throws an elbow that misses.
Obi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obi backwards.
Obi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamasaki lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Oli Obi has been cut.
Yamasaki lands an uppercut.
Yamasaki lands a left hand.
Yamasaki lands with a light punch inside.
Obi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamasaki lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Obi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yamasaki's brow.
Obi lands an elbow just above Yamasaki 's eye.
Obi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Obi takes a shot to the head.
Yamasaki dodges an elbow strike from Obi.
Yamasaki scores with a hook to the body.
Obi is breathing heavily.
Obi throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obi backwards.
Yamasaki lands a shot to the body.
Obi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamasaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obi backwards.
Yamasaki lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Obi to his knees! Yamasaki keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keita Yamasaki!
Keita Yamasaki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masaru Aoki (ranked 1901 p4p, 1781 weight class) and Afrim Berisha (ranked 200 p4p, 188 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaru Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Afrim Berisha!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berisha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aoki quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berisha throwing shots but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Berisha working over Aoki with some ground and pound. Aoki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berisha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aoki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Berisha leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Aoki.
Berisha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aoki circles away.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Berisha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berisha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aoki sprawls well initially but Berisha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berisha throwing shots but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Berisha seems content to control.
Berisha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Berisha has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to buck Berisha off but he can't manage it.
Aoki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Berisha connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Berisha dominating with strikes here.
Berisha lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aoki hang on?
Berisha dominating with strikes here.
Berisha putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aoki tries to reverse the position but Berisha maintains control.
Aoki taking shots to the head.
Berisha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Berisha working Aoki over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berisha with shots to the head and body - Aoki looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berisha cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Berisha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aoki is rocked!
Berisha postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Aoki badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Berisha around the waist but Berisha pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Berisha is the winner by TKO! Berisha jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afrim Berisha!
In his post fight interview, Afrim Berisha started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Elsen (ranked 1465 p4p, 2911 weight class) and Zak De Le Rocha (ranked 176 p4p, 307 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ezra Elsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zak De Le Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elsen closes the distance and clinches.
Elsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Le Rocha takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Elsen.
Elsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Elsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Le Rocha backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from De Le Rocha.
Elsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Le Rocha tries to break the clinch but Elsen is controlling the position.
De Le Rocha taking a breather.
De Le Rocha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Elsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Le Rocha backwards.
Elsen lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Zak De Le Rocha has been cut.
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!
Elsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Le Rocha looks winded!
A short left from Elsen.
Elsen lands an elbow that stopped De Le Rocha in his tracks for a moment.
Elsen lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Elsen.
Elsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Elsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Le Rocha's defenses.
De Le Rocha is rocked!
Elsen lands a nice elbow.
De Le Rocha is still on wobbly legs! Can Elsen finish him?
De Le Rocha is pressed against the cage. Elsen pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts De Le Rocha! Two more big strikes from Elsen and De Le Rocha crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ezra Elsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Ezra Elsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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