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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nango Chekananwangi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Villars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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244 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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190 cm
31
264 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nango Chekananwangi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Villars!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Villars.
It looks like Nango Chekananwangi has been cut.
Chekananwangi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Villars's sensitive parts.
Villars scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Villars.
Chekananwangi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Villars is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Villars lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chekananwangi is looking to land body kicks.
Villars misses with a few strikes there.
Chekananwangi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Villars just manages to avoid it.
Chekananwangi drives through with a takedown into Villars's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekananwangi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villars swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chekananwangi wants to control from the top but Villars keeps moving.
Villars working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chekananwangi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekananwangi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Villars controlling Chekananwangi's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chekananwangi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Villars trying to control the position.
Chekananwangi working some strikes from top position.
Villars managing to control the position.
Chekananwangi pushing down on Villars's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Villars trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chekananwangi is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villars trying to control here.
Villars is trying to stand up here but Chekananwangi is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Chekananwangi there.
Chekananwangi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Villars wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Villars has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chekananwangi is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Villars tries to kick Chekananwangi off but Chekananwangi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chekananwangi is thwarting Villars's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Villars keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chekananwangi is thwarting Villars's attempts to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chekananwangi staying out of range there.
Chekananwangi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Villars sprawls and moves away.
Villars throws a lazy right hand but Chekananwangi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chekananwangi attempts a counter takedown but Villars avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chekananwangi.
It looks like Richard Villars has been cut.
A big right from Villars misses.
Villars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekananwangi was well out of range. Poor timing from Villars.
Chekananwangi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chekananwangi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Villars has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chekananwangi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villars tries to roll over but Chekananwangi keeps him under control.
Chekananwangi is looking for a kimura but Villars is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chekananwangi to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nango Chekananwangi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chekananwangi swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chekananwangi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Villars was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekananwangi.
Villars throws a counter combo.
Nango Chekananwangi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villars jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chekananwangi avoids the body shot from Villars.
A big right from Chekananwangi misses.
Chekananwangi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chekananwangi scores with a body shot.
Chekananwangi scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body kick there by Chekananwangi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekananwangi with a nice cross.
Villars has Chekananwangi up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Chekananwangi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villars misses with the head strike.
Chekananwangi tries to stall but Villars uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villars swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekananwangi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Chekananwangi.
Villars is rocked!
Good body shot from Chekananwangi.
Villars is still on wobbly legs! Can Chekananwangi finish him?
Villars is breathing heavily.
Villars gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chekananwangi has Villars pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chekananwangi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Villars tumbling to the mat - Chekananwangi dives into Villars's guard.
Chekananwangi arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Villars's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nango Chekananwangi!
Nango Chekananwangi made sure to mention his sponsor, Notorious Clothing Co. in his post fight interview.
Richard Villars was interviewed post fight and said 'It's to late now to say sorry?'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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