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Carnage 70: One Hot Summer PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Whitepride Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bourne's choice of entrance music: Ethereal Connection. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whitepride Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Bourne shows good takedown defense.
Velasquez with a poor takedown
and Bourne counters with a thumping low kick.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez throws a combination that misses
and Bourne counters with a thumping low kick.
Bourne avoids the head kick by Velasquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez blocks a low kick nicely.
Bourne throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Velasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bourne counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Bourne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Bourne moves out of range as Velasquez throws a body kick.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Bourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throws a body kick that misses.
Bourne misses the body punch
and Velasquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bourne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Bourne is predictable there
and Bourne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
Bourne avoids a kick to the body.
Bourne misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bourne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bourne dominated that round.
That's time! Velasquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Velasquez misses
and Bourne counters with a leg kick.
Bourne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bourne cracks Velasquez with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Velasquez tries to land a front kick but Bourne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Velasquez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bourne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Velasquez's knee momentarily.
Velasquez throws a body punch but Bourne moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bourne tries to work over Velasquez's front leg with a kick but Velasquez checks it.
Bourne throws a chopping leg kick but Velasquez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Velasquez.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourne misses the target.
Velasquez tries to sprawl but Bourne drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Velasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bourne trying to advance position but Velasquez counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasquez keeping full guard, as Bourne tries to pass.
Bourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bourne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bourne misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Bourne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourne misses the body punch
and Velasquez counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bourne.
Velasquez misses with a kick to the body
and Bourne counters with a nice body shot.
Velasquez throws a body kick that misses.
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Bourne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Velasquez.
Velasquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bourne throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Bourne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bourne. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whitepride Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bourne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velasquez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A lazy body kick from Velasquez
and Bourne counters with a single leg into guard. Velasquez didn't expect that.
Jason Bourne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velasquez being controlled here, momentarily.
Bourne trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bourne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bourne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bourne!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Goldberg Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye of the Tiger. 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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258 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Goldberg Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Goldberg Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goldberg Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Cormier tries to work over Goldberg Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cormier tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldberg Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goldberg Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cormier taking a breather.
Goldberg Jr has Cormier pressed against the cage, preventing Cormier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goldberg Jr crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
Cormier looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goldberg Jr lands a nice elbow.
Goldberg Jr lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Daniel Cormier's cut even more.
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the head.
Goldberg Jr drops Cormier with a big knee straight up the middle! Cormier is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Cormier is rocked!
Goldberg Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Cormier is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldberg Jr finish him?
Cormier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goldberg Jr.
Cormier seems to have recovered his senses.
Goldberg Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cormier throws a sloppy body shot
and Goldberg Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldberg Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cormier's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg Jr clinches.
Goldberg Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cormier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cormier can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg Jr controls the action.
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
Goldberg Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cormier misses with some punches.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
The cut above Daniel Cormier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goldberg Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr gets underhooks to prevent Cormier's takedown attempt.
Goldberg Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr lands a nice elbow.
Goldberg Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cormier is trying to break free.
Goldberg Jr blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Goldberg Jr.
Cormier is trying to stall.
Cormier tries to throw a body punch but Goldberg Jr avoids it by throwing Cormier back against the cage.
Cormier misses with a body punch.
Goldberg Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cormier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goldberg Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr lands an elbow that stopped Cormier in his tracks for a moment.
Cormier misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goldberg Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr lands an elbow that stopped Cormier in his tracks for a moment.
Cormier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goldberg Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joseph Goldberg Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Cormier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the head.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cormier tries for a takedown but Goldberg Jr manages to get underhooks.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goldberg Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier's defenses.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
Cormier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cormier is working for takedown but Goldberg Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goldberg Jr blocking some punches.
Cormier wants to break free but Goldberg Jr has control.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the body.
Goldberg Jr prevents a body shot from Cormier.
Knees to the body from Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Goldberg Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cormier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Goldberg Jr crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
Cormier misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr blocking some punches.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldberg Jr.
Cormier tries a knee to the head but Goldberg Jr blocks it.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goldberg Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Cormier won't want to take too many of those.
Goldberg Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cormier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cormier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goldberg Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cormier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cormier has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg Jr.
Cormier misses with the head strike.
Cormier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cormier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cormier is working for takedown but Goldberg Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldberg Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
A right handed body shot lands from Cormier.
Goldberg Jr stops a takedown attempt from Cormier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Goldberg Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goldberg Jr tries to clinch up but Cormier circles away and keeps his distance.
Cormier swings widly with a right hand
and Goldberg Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldberg Jr.
Cormier tries to stall but Goldberg Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
Cormier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cormier looking for a takedown.
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the head.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
Goldberg Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the head.
Goldberg Jr prevents a body shot from Cormier.
Cormier tries to throw a body punch but Goldberg Jr avoids it by throwing Cormier back against the cage.
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goldberg Jr has Cormier pressed against the cage, preventing Cormier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goldberg Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Cormier won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the body.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goldberg Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goldberg Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cormier.
Cormier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr prevents a body shot from Cormier.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cormier fails to land.
Joseph Goldberg Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cormier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cormier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldberg Jr's elbow.
Cormier misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the head.
Goldberg Jr keeps control of Cormier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goldberg Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier's defenses.
Goldberg Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Cormier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goldberg Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Goldberg Jr.
A hook to the body from Cormier.
Cormier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goldberg Jr working Cormier over with knees to the body.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cormier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goldberg Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Goldberg Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cormier avoids it.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cormier working aggressively here.
Cormier tries to work over Goldberg Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
Cormier blocks an elbow strike from Goldberg Jr.
Cormier lands a shoulder strike.
Cormier misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cormier blocks it with crossed arms.
Cormier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goldberg Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joseph Goldberg Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Goldberg Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Cormier's side.
Cormier misses the body punch
and Goldberg Jr counters with a good low kick that Cormier was not able to check.
Goldberg Jr moves in looking to clinch but Cormier pushes him off.
Cormier throws a leg kick
and Goldberg Jr counters with a big head kick but Cormier shrugs it off.
Cormier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goldberg Jr's guard.
Goldberg Jr wants to stand but Cormier is controlling the position.
Cormier throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg Jr blocks nicely.
Cormier throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg Jr wants to stand and escape but Cormier is having none of it.
Goldberg Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Goldberg Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goldberg Jr tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier is in close to Goldberg Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldberg Jr keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Goldberg Jr is looking to stand up but Cormier isn't so interested in that idea.
Cormier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cormier drops back looking for a leg! Goldberg Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goldberg Jr manages to kick Cormier off! Cormier jumps back into Goldberg Jr's guard.
Cormier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Goldberg Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Cormier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cormier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goldberg Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goldberg Jr.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goldberg Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goldberg Jr thumps Cormier with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goldberg Jr throws a front kick that sends Cormier stumbling back into the cage.
Goldberg Jr thows a body kick. Cormier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cormier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cormier shoots in and drives through. Goldberg Jr sprawls well.
Joseph Goldberg Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldberg Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goldberg Jr connects with a leg kick. Cormier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cormier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goldberg Jr.
Cormier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goldberg Jr keeps Cormier at a distance using the push kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cormier.
Goldberg Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Goldberg Jr.
A knee to the head by Goldberg Jr.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goldberg Jr obliges.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Cormier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Goldberg Jr.
Cormier takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Goldberg Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cormier can do to turn this around?
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!
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the body.
Goldberg Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goldberg Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cormier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg Jr controls his hands.
Goldberg Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daniel Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldberg Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg Jr prevents Cormier from breaking the clinch.
Cormier is trying to drag Goldberg Jr to the mat but Goldberg Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goldberg Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Goldberg Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
Cormier digs a right hand underneath Goldberg Jr's ribcage. Goldberg Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cormier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cormier is trying to maintain a safe position but Goldberg Jr gets an underhook and turns Cormier into the cage.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier wants a takedown.
Goldberg Jr blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Goldberg Jr.
Cormier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cormier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goldberg Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
A knee to the head by Goldberg Jr.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg Jr controls his hands.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cormier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
Cormier has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Goldberg Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cormier struggling to keep hold of the position.
Goldberg Jr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Goldberg Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cormier gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Goldberg Jr fending off the submission attempt from Cormier.
Cormier tightening his grip on Goldberg Jr, looking for the choke.
Goldberg Jr is trying to shake Cormier off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Cormier won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cormier throws a right hand that misses
and Goldberg Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Goldberg Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Goldberg Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goldberg Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Goldberg Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Simba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mouse's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, (hed) pe - Let's Ride. Micky Mouse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to King Simba's chin.
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214 lbs
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent 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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micky Mouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Simba!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simba looks to score with a jab to the body but Mouse is just out of range.
Simba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mouse.
Simba lands a jab to the head.
Simba gets caught napping as Mouse dives in and scores a takedown. Simba manages to retain guard.
Mouse postures up in Simba's guard and throws a big left but Simba blocks it.
Mouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mouse is looking to work some ground and pound but Simba has wrist control.
Mouse drops back looking for a leg! Simba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simba manages to kick Mouse off! Mouse jumps back into Simba's guard.
Mouse stops Simba from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mouse has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Simba wants to control the position but Mouse says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ground and pound from Mouse.
Mouse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mouse wants to take a breather but Simba is having none of it.
Mouse decides to stand and escape the position.
Mouse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simba.
Mouse has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mouse clinches up with Simba and pushes him back against the cage.
Simba tries to circle away but Mouse has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simba is trying to break the clinch but Mouse has him pressed against the cage.
Mouse throws a head punch that misses.
Simba wants to get back to striking at distance but Mouse won't allow it.
Mouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mouse throws a leg kick but Simba checks it.
Mouse throws a leg kick which misses Simba's front leg but catches the back leg as Simba tries to avoid it.
Mouse scores with a leg kick.
Micky Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Simba lands.
Mouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simba moves away.
Mouse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mouse throws a head kick but Simba moves out of range.
Simba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mouse shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mouse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mouse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simba's head.
Mouse is trying to control. Simba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mouse.
Mouse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simba has hold of Mouse's hands but Mouse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouse wants to control but Simba is keeping him busy.
Mouse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simba defending well though.
Mouse not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mouse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mouse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simba wants to control but Mouse is keeping busy.
Mouse winds up and cracks Simba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mouse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mouse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mouse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mouse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Mouse dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mouse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donk. Simba catches Mouse right on the button with a cross.
Simba checks a low kick from Mouse.
Simba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mouse circles away.
Mouse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mouse throws a leg kick
and Simba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Micky Mouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouse is looking to clinch but Simba is avoiding it.
Mouse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mouse.
Mouse misses with a low kick.
Mouse darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simba is trying to stand back up but Mouse is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse is looking to take a break and control but Simba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mouse is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simba wants to get back to his feet.
Mouse with the ground and pound but Simba uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simba holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mouse advances position into side control!
Mouse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simba has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mouse lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simba down.
Mouse cracks Simba with a big right hand but Simba just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mouse throws an elbow but Simba slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mouse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simba gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is landing with some decent strikes but Simba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Simba wants to control but Mouse is having none of it.
Simba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mouse punching from mount but Simba doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mouse raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse looking to control but Simba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Simba is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouse goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Simba turns into him and now he's in Mouse's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouse looking for a sweep. Not yet Mouse, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simba trying to control but Mouse is working from the bottom.
Mouse has Simba pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Mouse dominated that second round.
That's time! Mouse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Simba blocks a leg kick.
Mouse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simba!
Simba is looking to clinch but Mouse is avoiding it.
Mouse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simba counters with a single leg into guard. Mouse didn't expect that.
Mouse wants to sweep here but Simba controlling him for the moment.
Mouse is working hard here to advance position.
Simba is looking to stand up but Mouse won't let him.
Mouse is trying to keep Simba in close.
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!
Simba won't allow Mouse to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse has his feet on Simba's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Simba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mouse doesn't seem bothered though.
Simba scores with a body shot.
Simba misses with a series of wild punches.
Mouse missing with a left hand there. Simba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mouse misses with a leg kick.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simba but Simba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the liver by Mouse. Beautiful body shot.
Mouse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simba counters with a three punch combo that has Mouse backing up. Mouse nods at Simba to acknowledge the strikes.
Simba shoots in for a takedown but Mouse shows good takedown defense.
Mouse throws an off balance right hand
and Simba counters with a left and a right that stings Mouse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simba counters with a series of strikes. Mouse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mouse looking to score a takedown here. Simba is defending well but Mouse drives through and ends up in Simba's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simba has momentary wrist control but Mouse slips an elbow through the middle.
Mouse throws a big right hand that misses.
Mouse stands up and waves to Simba to follow him.
Simba keeps the fight on the outside.
Mouse swings widly with a right hand
and Simba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simba leaves Mouse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mouse tried to score with a low kick but Simba checks it.
Simba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simba connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simba walks into a stiff left hand from Mouse.
Simba shoots in looking for a takedown. Mouse tries to sprawl out of it but Simba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mouse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mouse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simba checks a low kick from Mouse.
Mouse feints and as Simba raises his hands in defense, Mouse changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simba keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Mouse postures up in Simba's guard and throws a big left but Simba blocks it.
Mouse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mouse lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mouse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mouse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mouse thows a big elbow that misses.
Mouse cracks Simba with a solid left hand.
Mouse with a flurry of punches that miss.
King Simba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micky Mouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Simba keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Simba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mouse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micky Mouse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cold Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In The Morning kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
203 lbs
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23
203 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Cold Cat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cat misses with a lunging right hand
and Jenkins counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cat looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Cat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins throws an off balance right hand
and Cat counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat moves out of range as Jenkins throws a body kick.
Cat cracks a nice hook into Jenkins's ribs.
Cat throws an off balance right hand
and Jenkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Cat misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenkins throws a leg kick which misses Cat's front leg but catches the back leg as Cat tries to avoid it.
Cat misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Cat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands with a kick to the temple. Cat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cat throws a lazy uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jenkins throws a leg kick
and Cat counters with a right hand to the body.
Jenkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cat is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenkins keeps Cat at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Cat misses.
Cat moves out of range as Jenkins throws a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins throws a chopping leg kick but Cat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jenkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cat swings widly with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cat's knee momentarily.
Jenkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Cat shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a push kick.
Cat shoots in for a double leg but Jenkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cat cracks Jenkins with an open hand slap.
Jenkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cat finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenkins's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins staying out of range there.
Jenkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cat is able to avoid easily.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick
and Cat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cat.
Cat throws a right hand that misses
and Jenkins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jenkins misses with the body kick
so Cat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cat tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
Cat stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cat prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenkins wants to stand but Cat is controlling the position.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cat wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cold Cat dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cat moves out of range as Jenkins throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cat blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Steve Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins scores with a head kick. Cat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cat misses with the combination.
That's two 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.
Jenkins throws a lazy body kick
enabling Cat to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Jenkins misses.
An inside leg kick from Jenkins misses.
Cat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jenkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Cat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cat is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jenkins pushes Cat off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cold Cat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cold Cat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James The Filipino Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Salazar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Filipino Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salazar is defended easily by The Filipino Gracie.
Salazar misses with a straight right.
The Filipino Gracie slips a straight right by Salazar.
Salazar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salazar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salazar throws a poor cross that misses
and The Filipino Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salazar's guard.
Salazar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing The Filipino Gracie from controlling successfully.
Salazar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Filipino Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Filipino Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salazar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salazar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Filipino Gracie defends it easily.
Salazar is looking for a triangle but The Filipino Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Filipino Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Filipino Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Filipino Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The Filipino Gracie wants to control but Salazar is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salazar is trying to control The Filipino Gracie's posture but The Filipino Gracie avoids it.
The Filipino Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Salazar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Filipino Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salazar, who protects the arm well.
The Filipino Gracie working away.
Salazar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Filipino Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Filipino Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salazar keeps working.
Salazar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Filipino Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salazar is looking for a sweep. The Filipino Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salazar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Filipino Gracie pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar trying to control from the bottom.
The Filipino Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Salazar defends it.
The Filipino Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Salazar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salazar trying to control but The Filipino Gracie postures up.
Salazar is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! The Filipino Gracie is tapping! Great win for Salazar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miguel Salazar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhana HurmoKultakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Davidson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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158 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juhana HurmoKultakala!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but HurmoKultakala manages to avoid it.
Davidson keeps the fight on the outside.
Davidson throws a left and a right that both miss
and HurmoKultakala counters with a takedown into side control.
HurmoKultakala is putting a hurting on Davidson here, landing some big shots from side control.
HurmoKultakala is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davidson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
HurmoKultakala tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
HurmoKultakala tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
HurmoKultakala throwing strikes but Davidson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
HurmoKultakala sneaks back into half guard.
Davidson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed HurmoKultakala's head.
Davidson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
HurmoKultakala landing strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HurmoKultakala actively working from the bottom here.
HurmoKultakala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davidson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed HurmoKultakala's head.
HurmoKultakala missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davidson lands a nice short elbow.
Davidson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Davidson blocks the strikes from HurmoKultakala.
HurmoKultakala is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Davidson is tapping! Great win for HurmoKultakala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juhana HurmoKultakala!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blow Jimmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy has chosen Take a lick as his entrance music. 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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28
235 lbs
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23
285 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blow Jimmy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jimmy doesn't seem bothered though.
Jimmy looks gassed!
Jimmy avoids the head kick by Hook.
A solid body kick from Hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hook throws a leg kick but Jimmy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hook closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jimmy counters with a takedown into side control.
Hook tries to buck Jimmy off but Jimmy is having none of it.
Hook wants to get back to his feet but Jimmy drags him back down.
Jimmy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Jimmy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hook on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hook tries to get out of the position.
Jimmy prevents Hook from escaping the position.
Hook is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hook is pushing Jimmy's head away, looking to escape. Jimmy manages to hold on to the position though.
Jimmy trying to control the position but Hook is working away.
Jimmy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hook is looking to get back to his feet here but Jimmy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hook's back.
Well, with Jimmy on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hook is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jimmy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hook avoids the strikes from Jimmy.
Hook trying to survive by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jimmy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Jimmy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hook is looking for a way out.
Jimmy missing with punches from the back.
Hook looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jimmy working for a choke but Hook is defending well.
Jimmy thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy cracks Hook with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hook from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jimmy punches the canvas rather than the man.
Jimmy punches the canvas rather than the man.
Jimmy punches the canvas rather than the man.
Jimmy working for a choke but Hook reverses nicely into Jimmy 's guard.
Hook gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Red Hook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hook misses with a left hand
and Jimmy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jimmy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hook knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimmy on the ground.
Hook wants to get back to his feet.
Jimmy thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hook to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimmy controlling from the top position.
Jimmy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Red Hook will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jimmy connects with a body shot.
A head kick by Hook misses
so Jimmy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jimmy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hook's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jimmy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jimmy wants to control from the top but Hook keeps moving.
Jimmy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jimmy wants to pass the guard but Hook is keeping the position.
Jimmy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jimmy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hook manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jimmy has Hook in his guard.
Hook gets to his feet - Jimmy follows without any prompting.
Hook throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jimmy counters with a takedown into side control.
Jimmy in side control, throwing shots but Hook defends.
Hook tries to bench press Jimmy off him but Jimmy keeps the position.
Jimmy prevents Hook from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jimmy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jimmy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hook is trying to get back to his feet.
Jimmy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimmy working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy scores with punches from side control.
Hook wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jimmy misses with the ground and pound.
Jimmy trying to control the position but Hook is working away.
Jimmy throws a strike aimed at the side of Hook's head but Hook avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimmy cracks Hook with a big elbow.
Jimmy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hook some visible discomfort.
Jimmy trying to control the action but Hook is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy is trying to get an arm triangle but Hook is defending well.
Jimmy trying to control the action but Hook is working from the bottom.
Jimmy cracks Hook with an elbow. That is naaassty.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimmy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hook, who protects the arm well.
Jimmy working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blow Jimmy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hook throws a lazy head kick
and Jimmy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hook thinking.
Jimmy shoots in and drives through. Hook sprawls well.
Hook throws a sloppy head kick
and Hook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hook throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Blow Jimmy has been cut.
A head kick by Hook misses
and Jimmy counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimmy cracks Hook with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jimmy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jimmy cracks Hook with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hook is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jimmy connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hook is looking to get back to his feet here but Jimmy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hook's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hook. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Hook has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jimmy.
Jimmy lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hook.
Jimmy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hook hold on?
Jimmy is riding his opponent, not letting Hook buck him off.
Jimmy lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Jimmy connects with a big shot to the side of Hook's head.
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!
Jimmy landing with strikes.
Jimmy scores with punches from the back.
Hook defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Jimmy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hook is aware though and is defending well.
Hook looking to sit in guard and control but Jimmy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jimmy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy throwing strikes from guard but Hook blocks nicely.
Hook wants to stand up but Jimmy is controlling him.
Jimmy trying to control but Hook is working from the bottom.
Jimmy throws a big right hand that misses.
Jimmy cracks Hook with a solid left hand.
Jimmy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hook's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hook looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hook trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jimmy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blow Jimmy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jimmy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jimmy wants to take a breather but Hook is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimmy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hook looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blow Jimmy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimmy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blow Jimmy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Allan Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poe comes to the cage accompanied by Heartbeats. 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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27
218 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgar Allan Poe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe walks into a jab.
Poe throws a low kick but Fenix moves out of range easily.
Poe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fenix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fenix moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fenix misses with a body kick.
Fenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix thows a leg kick but Poe checks it
and Poe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fenix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fenix blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Fenix.
Poe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Poe misses with a body punch.
Poe stalling against the cage.
Poe looking to stall.
Fenix misses with an elbow strike.
Fenix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fenix lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fenix is defending well for now.
Poe taking a breather.
Poe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Fenix.
Fenix letting Poe take a breather here.
Fenix goes for a takedown attempt but Poe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fenix connects with a body shot that sends Poe's belly button to the back.
Fenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Poe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edgar Allan Poe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fenix.
Fenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Poe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Poe misses with a double jab.
Fenix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Fenix dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fenix misses with an uppercut
and Poe counters with a nice body shot.
Fenix misses with a double jab
and Poe counters with a nice leg kick.
Poe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marcus Fenix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fenix looks to land a right hand but Poe moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix throws a lazy head kick
and Poe counters with a good low kick that Fenix was not able to check.
Marcus Fenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fenix throws a leg kick
and Poe counters with an outside leg kick.
Fenix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Poe misses with a left hand
and Fenix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Poe throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe misses with a kick to the body.
Fenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poe looks for the body kick but Fenix saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Fenix.
Poe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fenix wants to slow Poe down by chopping away at his legs.
Fenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marcus Fenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix swings widly with a right hand
and Poe counters with an inside leg kick.
Fenix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Poe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Poe throws a lazy head kick
and Poe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenix throws the kick towards the body but Poe avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Fenix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fenix throws a solid leg kick but Poe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fenix.
Fenix misses with a wild body shot.
Poe throws a jab when Fenix was well out of range.
Poe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Poe to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fenix checks a leg kick.
Fenix throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fenix misses with a left hand
and Poe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fenix misses with a kick to the body
and Poe counters with a thumping low kick.
Marcus Fenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix throws a sloppy body shot
and Poe counters with an inside leg kick.
Fenix misses with a combination
and Poe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edgar Allan Poe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poe moves in looking to clinch but Fenix pushes him off.
Fenix keeps Poe at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix throws a leg kick
and Poe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Poe moves out of range of the strikes.
Fenix misses with a wild combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fenix checks a leg kick.
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.
Sloppy strikes from Fenix. Those never looked like landing.
Fenix shoots in for a double leg but Poe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to the body from Fenix misses
and Poe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenix fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poe is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Allan Poe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fenix has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Fenix!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between oGG NoGG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kota Kamiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NoGG comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera : 5 Minutes Alone. 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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25
166 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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23
163 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, oGG NoGG!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kota Kamiya!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NoGG is looking to clinch.
NoGG misses with a takedown
and Kamiya counters with a nice low kick that buckles NoGG's knee momentarily.
Kamiya throws a leg kick
and NoGG counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NoGG is looking to take a break and control but Kamiya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamiya is looking to regain half guard here but NoGG keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya is letting NoGG control him for a moment.
Kamiya is looking to reverse the position.
NoGG wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamiya keeps working.
Kamiya is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked NoGG off and has taken his back!
Can NoGG hold on?! Kamiya is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kamiya looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya throwing sloppy strikes.
NoGG wants to escape the position.
Kamiya is landing with strikes. NoGG can't take much more of this.
NoGG is rocked!
NoGG breaks Kamiya's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
NoGG stopping the sweep attempt from Kamiya.
Kamiya working a defensive guard here.
NoGG avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
NoGG won't allow Kamiya to get back to his feet.
NoGG trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamiya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NoGG passes Kamiya's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NoGG passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kamiya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
NoGG wants to control the pace but Kamiya is squirming around nicely.
Kamiya wants to control but NoGG is having none of it.
NoGG throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kamiya is looking to get to half guard.
Kamiya tries to hold on but NoGG pushes him away.
NoGG postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kamiya looks a forlorn figure.
NoGG trying to control but Kamiya is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamiya wants to hold on but NoGG pushes him away.
Kamiya blocking the ground and pound.
Kamiya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
NoGG controlling the pace for now.
NoGG can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamiya is looking to escape.
Kamiya is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that oGG NoGG will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
NoGG with a poor takedown
and Kamiya counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamiya throws a lazy uppercut
and NoGG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamiya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamiya drops his hands momentarily and NoGG takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by NoGG misses
and Kamiya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamiya has a takedown stuffed.
NoGG tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamiya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamiya fails with the takedown.
A shot to the body from Kamiya misses
and NoGG counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kamiya's guard now.
NoGG trying to control but Kamiya is working from the bottom.
NoGG got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamiya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, NoGG has managed to get both his arms back between Kamiya's legs - danger averted.
NoGG trying to control but Kamiya is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in NoGG's guard.
Kamiya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kamiya scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kamiya working some strikes from top position.
Kamiya trying to control but NoGG is working from the bottom.
NoGG is trying to control the position but Kamiya postures up.
NoGG is looking for a triangle but Kamiya pushes his legs off easily.
NoGG escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamiya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kamiya stopping the sweep attempt from NoGG.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya scoring with punches to the head and body.
NoGG has momentary wrist control but Kamiya slips an elbow through the middle.
Kamiya throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamiya lands a couple of digs.
Kamiya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamiya trying to control the position from guard on top but NoGG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamiya lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kamiya trying to control the position from guard on top but NoGG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamiya is pushing down on NoGG's leg trying to pass to half guard. NoGG is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamiya has managed to sneak the leg through.
NoGG is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kamiya scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kamiya working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kota Kamiya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
NoGG moves forwards but Kamiya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
NoGG ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamiya moves away.
Kamiya looks to throw the jab but NoGG is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NoGG misses with a takedown attempt
and Kamiya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in NoGG's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya throws a strike but NoGG rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
NoGG slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kamiya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamiya manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kamiya keeping hold of NoGG's head, controlling as best he can.
Kamiya wants to get back to his feet.
NoGG working over Kamiya with some ground and pound. Kamiya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
NoGG with the ground and pound but Kamiya uses the opportunity to regain guard.
NoGG scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya is looking for a triangle but NoGG pushes his legs off easily.
Kamiya wants to stand but NoGG is controlling the position.
NoGG got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamiya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, NoGG has managed to get both his arms back between Kamiya's legs - danger averted.
NoGG trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamiya wants to stand up but NoGG is controlling him.
NoGG trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamiya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NoGG wants to pass the guard but Kamiya is keeping the position.
Kamiya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
NoGG prevents Kamiya from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NoGG missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
NoGG trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamiya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamiya looking to hit a scissor sweep but NoGG is one step ahead there.
Kamiya has control of NoGG's left arm, preventing NoGG from doing any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kota Kamiya hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
NoGG has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kamiya to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
NoGG dodges the punch combination from Kamiya.
Kamiya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and NoGG cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kota Kamiya really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
NoGG throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kamiya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. NoGG is in Kamiya's guard.
NoGG throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamiya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kamiya wants to get back to his feet but NoGG is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kamiya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamiya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kamiya has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. NoGG doesn't defend quickly enough and Kamiya has managed to lock this one up! Can NoGG escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kamiya on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kota Kamiya! Kota Kamiya retains his lightweight title!
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