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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Ndlandla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ndlandla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Tea instigates a clinch.
Ndlandla scores with a hook to the body.
Tea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ndlandla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tea missing with knees to the body.
Ndlandla misses with a punch to the body.
Tea blocking some punches.
Tea is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tea misses with a knee to the head.
Tea looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ndlandla.
Tea lands an elbow that stopped Ndlandla in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Nqobile Ndlandla has been cut.
Ndlandla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tea's elbow.
Nice elbow from Tea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Ndlandla.
Tea tries to land knees in the clinch but Ndlandla avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Ndlandla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ndlandla.
Ndlandla throws a push kick but Tea slaps the foot to one side.
Ndlandla throws a chopping leg kick but Tea manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ndlandla staying out of range there.
Tea slips under a jab from Ndlandla.
Tea misses with a looping right.
Ndlandla scores with a punch to the head.
Ndlandla looks to score with a jab to the body but Tea is just out of range.
Ndlandla slips under a jab from Tea.
Tea walks into a stiff left hand from Ndlandla.
Tea tries to clinch but Ndlandla moves out of range.
Ndlandla tries a head kick but it misses.
Ndlandla throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tea moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Ndlandla takes a swing at Tea's ribcage but misses.
Tea tries to counter with a clinch but Ndlandla shakes him off and moves away.
Tea throws a hook but Ndlandla blocks it.
Ndlandla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ndlandla with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ndlandla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tea.
Tea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tea avoids a kick to the body.
Tea tries to clinch but Ndlandla is having none of it.
Ndlandla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ndlandla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ndlandla throws a hook but Tea blocks it.
Tea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ndlandla paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Tea drives through and clinches with Ndlandla against the cage.
#T3#
Tea lands a knee to the body.
Ndlandla dodges an elbow strike from Tea.
Tea lands a nice knee to the body.
Ndlandla is breathing heavily.
Tea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tea takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ndlandla in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ndlandla's face.
#CUT2#
Nqobile Ndlandla's cut is getting worse.
Tea misses with an elbow over the top.
Tea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ndlandla in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ndlandla's defenses. #ROC2#
Ndlandla is rocked!
Ndlandla dodges an elbow strike from Tea.
Ndlandla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Tea.
Tea has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ndlandla seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tea can turn it around.
Tea trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tea.
Oh Ndlandla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ndlandla dodges an elbow strike from Tea.
Ndlandla blocks the elbow strike.
Ndlandla takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
Nqobile Ndlandla's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tea lands a big knee to the head and Ndlandla goes down! Tea pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Tea!
Mister Tea thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Ndlandla works Guedes's body with a nice hook.
Ndlandla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndlandla moves out of range of the strikes.
Ndlandla tries a head kick but it misses.
Ndlandla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guedes.
A big right from Ndlandla misses.
Ndlandla looks to score with a jab to the body but Guedes is just out of range.
Ndlandla throws a shot from downtown. Guedes moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Guedes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guedes misses the shot to the body.
Ndlandla misses the jab.
We've been informed that Ndlandla has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Guedes misses with a hook
and Ndlandla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndlandla misses with a body shot.
Guedes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ndlandla is out of range.
Ndlandla throws a head kick that misses
and Guedes counters with a nice uppercut.
Guedes wants to land a leg kick but Ndlandla is out of range. #T1#
Ndlandla throws a hook but Guedes avoids it easily.
Guedes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ndlandla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Guedes throws out a powerful jab.
Guedes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ndlandla throws out the jab.
Guedes throws a nice looking combination but Ndlandla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Ndlandla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ndlandla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ndlandla misses with a looping right.
Guedes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ndlandla misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ndlandla lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Guedes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guedes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guedes is looking to counter punch.
Guedes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ndlandla misses with a body kick.
Ndlandla throws a body punch but Guedes moves out of range.
Guedes misses with a hook.
Guedes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Ndlandla.
Guedes takes a swing at Ndlandla's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ndlandla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guedes.
Guedes moves out of range of the body kick from Ndlandla.
Guedes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guedes is looking to counter punch.
Ndlandla throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guedes's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Paulo Guedes has been cut.
Ndlandla lands a head shot.
Ndlandla tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Ndlandla.
Ndlandla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guedes stuns Ndlandla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ndlandla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guedes.#T3#
Guedes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guedes throws a lazy right hand but Ndlandla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Ndlandla does no damage.
Guedes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ndlandla counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Guedes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ndlandla doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Nqobile Ndlandla has been cut.
Guedes walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Ndlandla.
Ndlandla is looking to land body kicks.
Guedes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guedes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ndlandla.
Guedes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ndlandla throws a jab when Guedes was well out of range.
Ndlandla ducks under a wild hook from Guedes.#T4#
Ndlandla lands a front kick.
Ndlandla throws a body punch but Guedes moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ndlandla is looking to land body kicks.
Guedes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ndlandla's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guedes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ndlandla scrambles back to his feet.
Ndlandla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guedes's sensitive parts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Guedes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ndlandla - the referee stops the clock and Guedes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ndlandla. Guedes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ndlandla lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Ndlandla.
Guedes moves out of range as Ndlandla throws a body kick.
Guedes misses with a wild body shot.
Ndlandla throws a leg kick but Guedes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nqobile Ndlandla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndlandla misses the body punch
and Guedes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guedes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Guedes is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nqobile Ndlandla 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.
#R2#
Ndlandla throws an overhand right that drops Guedes like a sack of potatoes! Ndlandla dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nqobile Ndlandla!
A very excited looking Nqobile Ndlandla made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ndlandla - that will leave a mark!
Ndlandla lands with a right hand.
Sharpman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Buck Sharpman has been cut.
Ndlandla's coach down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ndlandla's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sharpman fails to land the takedown.
Sharpman throws a sloppy head kick and Ndlandla moves out of range easily.
Ndlandla throws a lazy right hand but Sharpman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ndlandla swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharpman.
Ndlandla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ndlandla's waist but Ndlandla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sharpman off to one side.
Sharpman is breathing heavily.
Sharpman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ndlandla throws a lazy right hand but Sharpman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharpman misses with a wild body shot.
Sharpman has his takedown stuffed
and Ndlandla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Sharpman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sharpman is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ndlandla just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Sharpman has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nqobile Ndlandla!
A victorious Nqobile Ndlandla thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SPARTA 46
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Ndlandla.
Gutu 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.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nqobile Ndlandla has been cut.
Ndlandla tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gutu misses.
Gutu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ndlandla's head backwards.
Gutu slips under a jab from Ndlandla.
Ndlandla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gutu throws out the jab.
Ndlandla throws a quick counter head kick but Gutu was just out of range.
Gutu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ndlandla.
Ndlandla misses with an uppercut
and Gutu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gutu ducks right into an uppercut from Ndlandla.
Ndlandla throws a lazy right hand but Gutu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gutu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ndlandla!
A lazy body kick from Ndlandla
and Gutu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Ndlandla is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Gutu drives through and clinches with Ndlandla against the cage.
Oh Ndlandla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gutu dips a shoulder and cracks Ndlandla with a mighty uppercut! Ndlandla falls back against the cage and Gutu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ndlandla is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gutu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Gutu!
An out of breath Artur Gutu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SPARTA 41
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Clements connects with a body shot.
Ndlandla moves out of range as Clements strikes.
Ndlandla misses with an uppercut. Clements saw that one coming.
Ndlandla misses with a head kick.
Clements checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Clements rushes Ndlandla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clements working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ndlandla stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clements swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clements fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ndlandla is leaning against Clements and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Ndlandla breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Clements takes the fight into the clinch.
Ndlandla blocks an uppercut.
Ndlandla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Clements lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ndlandla backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Nqobile Ndlandla has been cut.
Clements blocks a body shot from Ndlandla.
Clements misses with a punch on the inside.
Ndlandla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Clements.
Ndlandla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ndlandla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clements scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clements lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ndlandla backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clements.
A short right from Clements. #ROC2#
Ndlandla is rocked!
Clements lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ndlandla.
Oh Ndlandla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ndlandla working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clements.
Ndlandla blocking some punches.
Clements gets through Ndlandla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ndlandla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clements creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ndlandla's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ndlandla drops to his knees and Clements pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Clements!
Abel Clements was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SPARTA 36
Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Ndlandla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romeo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Nqobile Ndlandla has been cut.
A slow jab from Romeo misses its intended target.
Ndlandla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anthony Romeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romeo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ndlandla, right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Romeo. #ROC#
Ndlandla is rocked!
Ndlandla throws a head kick that misses
and Romeo counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ndlandla out cold! What a finish! Romeo is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Romeo!
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Event:
SPARTA 30
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Ndlandla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wojcik's head backwards.
Wojcik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ndlandla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ndlandla connects with the punch.#ROC#
Wojcik is rocked!
Ndlandla walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wojcik drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ndlandla swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wojcik's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nqobile Ndlandla!
After winning the bout, Nqobile Ndlandla 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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Event:
SPARTA 25
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Sor Ploenchit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ndlandla.
Sor Ploenchit tries to close the distance and clinch but Ndlandla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sor Ploenchit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ndlandla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sor Ploenchit's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sor Ploenchit duly obliges.
Ndlandla throws a sloppy head kick and Sor Ploenchit moves out of range easily.
Sor Ploenchit throws a jab when Ndlandla was well out of range.
A slow jab from Ndlandla misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Sor Ploenchit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ndlandla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sor Ploenchit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sor Ploenchit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Ndlandla takes a swing at Sor Ploenchit's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Sor Ploenchit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sor Ploenchit swings for the body but Ndlandla moves out of range.
Ndlandla feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ndlandla throws a push kick but Sor Ploenchit slaps the foot to one side.
Sor Ploenchit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ndlandla dodges the punch combination from Sor Ploenchit.
It looked like Ndlandla was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ndlandla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
A head kick by Ndlandla misses
and Sor Ploenchit counters with a left to the body.
Ndlandla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ndlandla lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ndlandla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ndlandla staying out of range there.
Ndlandla lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ndlandla slips a straight right by Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit misses with a hook.
Sor Ploenchit misses the shot to the body.
Ndlandla misses with a wild body shot.
Sor Ploenchit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ndlandla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ndlandla walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Nqobile Ndlandla has been cut.
Ndlandla throws a body shot but no joy.
Sor Ploenchit avoids the head kick by Ndlandla.
#T2##CL2#
Sor Ploenchit instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Sor Ploenchit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ndlandla blocks a body shot from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit keeps control of Ndlandla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sor Ploenchit swings wildly with an uppercut but Ndlandla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor Ploenchit working aggressively here.
Ndlandla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Ndlandla.
Sor Ploenchit swings wildly with an uppercut but Ndlandla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor Ploenchit misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sor Ploenchit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ndlandla.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sor Ploenchit. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Ndlandla fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ndlandla.
Sor Ploenchit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Ndlandla.
Ndlandla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sor Ploenchit's elbow.
Sor Ploenchit is working Ndlandla over against the cage.
Ndlandla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sor Ploenchit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ndlandla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ndlandla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sor Ploenchit blocks a body shot from Ndlandla.
Sor Ploenchit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ndlandla's elbow. #T4#
Ndlandla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sor Ploenchit blocking some punches.
Sor Ploenchit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ndlandla has a couple of punches blocked by Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit misses with a punch on the inside.
Ndlandla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ndlandla working aggressively here.
Sor Ploenchit has a couple of punches blocked by Ndlandla.
Sor Ploenchit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ndlandla's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ndlandla tries to throw a body punch but Sor Ploenchit avoids it by throwing Ndlandla back against the cage. #BC#
Ndlandla breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Sor Ploenchit has managed to clinch.
Ndlandla takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaensak Sor Ploenchit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nqobile Ndlandla's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ndlandla misses with a wild combination.
Sor Ploenchit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ndlandla lands a leg kick that knocks Sor Ploenchit off balance momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Ndlandla
and Sor Ploenchit counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Ndlandla is rocked!
Ndlandla ducks into an uppercut from Sor Ploenchit and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaensak Sor Ploenchit!
After the fight, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit 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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Event:
SPARTA 21
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Ndlandla. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Ndlandla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ndlandla throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Ndlandla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ndlandla keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie dives in and grabs Ndlandla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ndlandla pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie takes a swing at Ndlandla's ribcage but misses.
Ndlandla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ndlandla's coach down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ndlandla's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndlandla misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ndlandla tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Ndlandla is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ndlandla throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Ndlandla throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Nqobile Ndlandla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gracie slips a jab from Ndlandla.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndlandla.
Ndlandla misses with a straight right.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie has been working on his balance at Yaw-Yan Ardigma, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ndlandla.
Ndlandla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Ndlandla slips under a jab from Gracie.
Ndlandla misses with a right hand #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ndlandla has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Ndlandla defends the submission attempt.
Ndlandla is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Ndlandla has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ndlandla could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Ndlandla is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
An out of breath Royce Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SPARTA 18: Smit vs. Ndlandla
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Ndlandla cracks the inside of Smit's front leg.
Ndlandla misses with a straight left.
Smit ducks under a wild hook from Ndlandla.#CL#
Smit moves into the clinch.
Ndlandla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smit.
Smit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ndlandla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ndlandla lands a leg kick that knocks Smit off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Ndlandla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Smit clinches up with Ndlandla and pushes him back against the cage.
Ndlandla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smit tries for a takedown but Ndlandla manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smit.
Smit blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Ndlandla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ndlandla keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Smit has Ndlandla up against the cage in a clinch.
Ndlandla has had enough of the clinch but Smit keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Ndlandla manages to break the clinch.
Smit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smit tries to close the distance and clinch but Ndlandla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smit backing away here, and Ndlandla unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ndlandla throws a jab when Smit was well out of range.
Smit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndlandla.
Smit tries to clinch but Ndlandla is having none of it. #CL#
Smit clinches.
Ndlandla is trying to push Smit away but Smit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Ndlandla prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piet Smit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ndlandla manages to break the clinch.
Ndlandla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smit wants to clinch.
Ndlandla tests Smit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndlandla.
Smit is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ndlandla! But no joy.
Ndlandla throws a shot from downtown. Smit moves away and avoids it.
Ndlandla throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Smit.
Ndlandla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3##CL#
Ndlandla gets tackled into the cage by Smit. Smit maintains the clinch.
Ndlandla misses with some punches.
#BC#
Smit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smit tries to clinch but Ndlandla is having none of it.
Ndlandla misses with a low kick as Smit jumps back.
Smit swings for the body but Ndlandla moves out of range.
Smit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndlandla.
Smit tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Ndlandla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Smit darts in and clinches Ndlandla up against the cage.
Ndlandla misses with some punches.
Ndlandla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smit has Ndlandla pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Smit jumps guard.
#T4##SUB#
Smit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ndlandla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Smit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ndlandla defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ndlandla trying to control but Smit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smit 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! Ndlandla rolls with it to try and escape but Smit cranks on the arm and Ndlandla is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piet Smit!
Piet Smit retains his light heavyweight title!
Piet Smit 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Ndlandla had a free shot at his head there.
Ndlandla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baker wants to clinch
and Ndlandla counters with a straight right hand.
Baker tries for a takedown but Ndlandla circles away easily
and Ndlandla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Baker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ndlandla's guard.
Ndlandla 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.
Ndlandla pulls Baker in close to prevent any damage.
Baker sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndlandla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Ndlandla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Baker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Baker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Baker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is keen to just control but Ndlandla is a slippery customer.
Ndlandla is looking to control Baker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ndlandla avoid being mounted?
Ndlandla is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ndlandla controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ndlandla is trying to control but can't.
Baker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Ndlandla.
Ndlandla scores with a nice head shot.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Baker closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ndlandla counter with a right hand.
Ndlandla with a hook.#T3#
Ndlandla throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
Baker tries to clinch up
and Ndlandla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nqobile Ndlandla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Baker.
A jab from Ndlandla finds it's way through Baker's defenses. #TD2#
Baker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baker looks winded!
Baker wants to control but Ndlandla is keeping him busy.
Ndlandla is controlling Baker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ndlandla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Ndlandla is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ndlandla is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ndlandla keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Baker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nqobile Ndlandla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ndlandla dips to his left and cracks Baker with an uppercut!
Baker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ndlandla connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Baker dives in and scores a takedown into Ndlandla's guard.
Ndlandla controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself.
Baker stays in close to Ndlandla's body and controls the position.
Adam Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Baker wants to control from the top but Ndlandla keeps moving.
Ndlandla on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ndlandla tries to get out of the position.
Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baker works over Ndlandla with some ground and pound from guard.
Baker wants to control from the top but Ndlandla keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ndlandla fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baker on the side of the head.#TD2#
Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ndlandla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker.
Ndlandla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baker is continuing to stall.
Baker prevents Ndlandla from improving his position.
Baker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Ndlandla is doing well to control the position and prevent Baker from advancing to side control.
Ndlandla wants to control but Baker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ndlandla keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is thwarting Ndlandla's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Baker seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ndlandla is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baker tries for a takedown but Ndlandla circles away easily
letting Ndlandla counter with a right hand.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Ndlandla fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Baker closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ndlandla counter with a right hand.
Adam Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndlandla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker shoots and misses
and Ndlandla counters with a good low kick that Baker was not able to check.
Nqobile Ndlandla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Baker.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ndlandla is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ndlandla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ndlandla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Ndlandla cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nqobile Ndlandla dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ndlandla drops Baker with a naaaaasty hook - Baker is in real trouble here! Ndlandla dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nqobile Ndlandla!
Our winner, Nqobile Ndlandla, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Ndlandla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ndlandla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexandersson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ndlandla.
Ndlandla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexandersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndlandla.
Alexandersson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Alexandersson.
Ndlandla misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Alexandersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandersson throws a looping overhand right but Ndlandla ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ndlandla counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexandersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ndlandla. Ndlandla obviously looking to wear him down.
Ndlandla ducks under a wild hook from Alexandersson.
Ndlandla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ndlandla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson lands a nice hook to Ndlandla's body. Ndlandla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson throws a hook but Ndlandla avoids it easily.
Ndlandla is looking to slow Alexandersson down with leg kicks.
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!
Ndlandla looks to land a right hand but Alexandersson moved out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandersson. Ndlandla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandersson looks to clinch
and Ndlandla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexandersson throws out a loose jab but Ndlandla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ndlandla keeps the fight on the outside.
Ndlandla moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Ndlandla.
Ndlandla lands with a nice body punch.
Ndlandla lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexandersson misses the target.
Alexandersson connects with a single shot there.
Alexandersson moves away from the strike by Ndlandla.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndlandla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandersson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandersson throws an off balance right hand
and Ndlandla makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Ndlandla lands the left hand.
Ndlandla throws a low kick but Alexandersson avoids it.
Alexandersson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Alexandersson is rocked!
Alexandersson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ndlandla to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Alexandersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ndlandla lands a leg kick that knocks Alexandersson off balance momentarily.
Alexandersson walks straight into a right hand from Ndlandla - that's dropped him! Ndlandla jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Alexandersson from any more punishment! Alexandersson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nqobile Ndlandla!
Nqobile Ndlandla seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Gustaf Alexandersson had this to say: 'Good fight, man!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Ndlandla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ndlandla is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Ndlandla circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Ndlandla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ndlandla defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Ndlandla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ndlandla leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ndlandla misses the target.
Nqobile Ndlandla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Ndlandla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ndlandla scores with the left hand. Cruz knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Ndlandla sends Cruz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ndlandla is motioning to the referee to let Cruz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ndlandla slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Ndlandla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ndlandla connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ndlandla counters with a huge left! Cruz is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ndlandla isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cruz from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ndlandla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nqobile Ndlandla!
A relieved looking Nqobile Ndlandla 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Koneeey throws a combination. Ndlandla tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Nqobile Ndlandla has been cut.
Koneeey tries to close the distance and clinch but Ndlandla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ndlandla throws a leg kick which misses Koneeey's front leg but catches the back leg as Koneeey tries to avoid it.
Ndlandla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koneeey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koneeey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ndlandla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koneeey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ndlandla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koneeey misses with a hook. Ndlandla ducked under it nicely.
Ndlandla cracks Koneeey with a good jab.
Koneeey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koneeey fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koneeey wants to clinch up but Ndlandla keeps it at a distance.
Ndlandla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koneeey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koneeey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ndlandla counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Koneeey is rocked!
Ndlandla thumps Koneeey with a low kick.
Koneeey is still on wobbly legs! Can Ndlandla finish him?#T1#
Ndlandla fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Koneeey to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Koneeey looks to clinch but Ndlandla throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Koneeey taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nqobile Ndlandla!
A very excited looking Nqobile Ndlandla made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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