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WOTLA 1 - In the Beginning... PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santos Del Negro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cock Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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222 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santos Del Negro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cock Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels wants to clinch.
Daniels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Negro is trying to push Daniels away but Daniels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daniels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Del Negro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daniels fails to pull guard.
Daniels looking to throw knees to the head but Del Negro is blocking nicely.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santos Del Negro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cock Daniels.
Del Negro takes a shot to the head.
Daniels gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Negro keeping control of the position.
Daniels is trying for a kimura here. Del Negro looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Daniels wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cock Daniels!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilij Zajtsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes into the arena with Don't Shoot Shotgun blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasilij Zajtsev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zajtsev fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zajtsev.
A head kick misses from Zajtsev.
Zajtsev tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Zajtsev misses.
Zajtsev is looking to land body kicks.
Zajtsev misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
Zajtsev checks a low kick from Gunn.
Zajtsev misses with a straight left.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zajtsev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zajtsev regains guard immediately.
Gunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zajtsev keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zajtsev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gunn prevents Zajtsev from getting back to his feet.
Gunn looking to pass the guard.
Gunn prevents Zajtsev from getting back to his feet.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Zajtsev keeps moving.
Zajtsev working a defensive guard here.
Zajtsev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunn cracks Zajtsev with a solid left hand.
Gunn is looking to work some ground and pound but Zajtsev has wrist control.
Zajtsev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but Zajtsev is keeping the position.
Gunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zajtsev controls Gunn momentarily but Gunn frees himself.
Gunn chips away with some ground and pound.
Gunn throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zajtsev wants to stand up but Gunn is controlling him.
Zajtsev has momentary wrist control but Gunn slips an elbow through the middle.
Gunn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Zajtsev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zajtsev manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Zajtsev's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zajtsev is keeping the position for now.
Gunn is looking to work some ground and pound but Zajtsev has wrist control.
Gunn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gunn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zajtsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zajtsev, not yet.
Zajtsev working a defensive guard here.
Gunn looking to pass the guard.
Zajtsev wants to get back to his feet but Gunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gunn cracks Zajtsev with a solid left hand.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zajtsev wants to stand and escape but Gunn is having none of it.
Zajtsev looking to control.
Gunn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zajtsev working a defensive guard here.
Gunn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zajtsev wants to stand and escape but Gunn is having none of it.
Gunn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunn throwing strikes but missing.
Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Zajtsev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zajtsev manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Zajtsev's guard.
Zajtsev working a defensive guard but Gunn passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn is pressing down on Zajtsev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zajtsev is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Gunn 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.
Zajtsev missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zajtsev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zajtsev is controlling Gunn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Zajtsev manages to get to full guard.
Gunn preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gunn cracks Zajtsev with a solid left hand.
Zajtsev wants to stand but Gunn is controlling the position.
Gunn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zajtsev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunn stops Zajtsev from standing up.
Gunn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zajtsev is keeping the position for now.
Gunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gunn trying to control but Zajtsev is working from the bottom.
Gunn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gunn trying to control but Zajtsev is working from the bottom.
Zajtsev is looking to stand up but Gunn isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunn preventing the sweep.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zajtsev is keeping the position for now.
Gunn postures up in Zajtsev's guard and throws a big left but Zajtsev blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zajtsev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gunn is controlling him.
Gunn trying to control but Zajtsev is working from the bottom.
Zajtsev wants to stand and escape but Gunn is having none of it.
Gunn is working Zajtsev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Zajtsev keeps moving.
Zajtsev has his hands on Gunn's head, controlling the position.
Tommie Gunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn stops Zajtsev from standing up.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zajtsev is keeping the position for now.
Gunn scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zajtsev is looking to stand up but Gunn isn't so interested in that idea.
Zajtsev controls Gunn momentarily but Gunn frees himself.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zajtsev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gunn throwing strikes from guard but Zajtsev blocks nicely.
Gunn throwing strikes but missing.
Gunn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zajtsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Zajtsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn working some strikes from top position.
Zajtsev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gunn is controlling him.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but Zajtsev is keeping the position.
Gunn stands up over Zajtsev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Gunn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gunn is looking to work some ground and pound but Zajtsev has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zajtsev wants to get back to his feet but Gunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gunn with a nice head shot there.
Gunn postures up in Zajtsev's guard and throws a big left but Zajtsev blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Gunn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zajtsev misses the jab.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zajtsev is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gunn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zajtsev is looking to escape.
Zajtsev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zajtsev is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Zajtsev is bucking up trying to escape but Gunn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gunn with the ground and pound from mount.
Gunn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gunn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zajtsev's face.
Zajtsev is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Zajtsev wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Gunn celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommie Gunn!
After the big win, Tommie Gunn made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BioPharm Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Forefinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Forefinger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Forefinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo slips a jab and a cross from Forefinger.
Forefinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Forefinger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Forefinger tries to bum rush Rambo with a series of wild strikes but Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Forefinger connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like John Rambo has been cut.
No joy there for Forefinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Forefinger takes the fight into the clinch.
Forefinger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Forefinger wants to break free but Rambo has control.
Forefinger blocks a body shot from Rambo.
Forefinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Forefinger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forefinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Forefinger manages to break the clinch.
Forefinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rambo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rambo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Forefinger is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Rambo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Fronning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Fronning!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fronning, who protects the arm well.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fronning, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking to secure an arm triangle but Fronning defends it well.
Fronning is trying to escape the mount but James keeps good control and instead manages to take Fronning's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Fronning has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but James has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Fronning taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. James doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick James!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nissin Miojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nissin Miojo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nissin Miojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Liam Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Thomas misses.
Miojo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thomas stalls.
Thomas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Miojo controls his hands.
Miojo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nissin Miojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miojo is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas is pushing Miojo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miojo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas has Miojo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thomas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miojo tumbling to the mat - Thomas dives into Miojo's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miojo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miojo keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas trying to control but Miojo is working from the bottom.
Thomas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miojo keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Miojo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miojo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Miojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Miojo is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Miojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miojo pulls Thomas in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miojo shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miojo counters with a shoot takedown. Thomas fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miojo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thomas is trying to keep Miojo in close.
Miojo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Nissin Miojo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Miojo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miojo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miojo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Miojo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miojo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liam Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miojo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miojo controls the pace.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Thomas wants to improve his position but instead Miojo has moved into half guard.
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!
Miojo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miojo prevents Thomas from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas wants to control but Miojo is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Thomas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Miojo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Thomas wants to control but Miojo is having none of it.
Miojo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thomas is desperately trying to improve his position but Miojo has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miojo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thomas squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miojo prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.
Miojo content just to control the position here.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miojo controlling his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thomas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Thomas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miojo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Miojo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miojo content to stall in guard here.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Miojo is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miojo looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Miojo tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Miojo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nissin Miojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas leaves Miojo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Miojo is out of range.
Miojo shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miojo ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Miojo tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nissin Miojo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Miojo shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Miojo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miojo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Miojo blocks the leg kick.
Miojo misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Miojo ducks down to avoid it.
Miojo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a hook but Miojo blocks it.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miojo moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Miojo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Miojo has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas cracks the inside of Miojo's front leg.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Miojo didn't see that one coming.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Miojo or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas digs a good hook to Miojo's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas shoots in but Miojo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miojo has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nissin Miojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miojo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Miojo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Miojo shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Miojo slips the punch.
Thomas gets the takedown into side control.
Thomas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Miojo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thomas working away.
The strikes coming from Thomas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Thomas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Miojo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thomas wants to control but Miojo is keeping him busy.
Nissin Miojo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Miojo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miojo keeps working.
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miojo, who protects the arm well.
Thomas tries to move to mount but Miojo blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miojo is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miojo's legs.
Miojo parries the strikes from Thomas easily there. Thomas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miojo to escape.
Thomas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thomas has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Miojo!
Miojo wants to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Miojo turns into him and now he's in Thomas's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas controls Miojo momentarily but Miojo frees himself.
Miojo won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Miojo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miojo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thomas for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Thomas!
Liam Thomas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robin Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Gugenheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidd comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Sunshine. Gugenheim has chosen Atomic Dog by George Clinton as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robin Kidd 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robin Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Gugenheim!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd lands a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kidd.
It looks like Chad Gugenheim has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Kidd has knocked Gugenheim down with a huge combo! Kidd steps away and waves a wobbly Gugenheim back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gugenheim is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd scores with a jab. Gugenheim acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gugenheim is still on wobbly legs! Can Kidd finish him?
Gugenheim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gugenheim seems to have recovered his senses.
Kidd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gugenheim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gugenheim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a nice uppercut.
Kidd connects with the punch.
Kidd throws a right hand that Gugenheim ducks under and follows up with a left that Gugenheim also avoids with ease.
Kidd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gugenheim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kidd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gugenheim somewhat.
Robin Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Gugenheim.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kidd throws a right and a left that Gugenheim avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Kidd scores with a four punch combination!
Kidd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kidd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Kidd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd stalks Gugenheim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gugenheim's face. Gugenheim staggers backwards, shaken.
Kidd stuffs the takedown.
Robin Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd stalks Gugenheim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gugenheim's face. Gugenheim staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gugenheim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gugenheim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kidd misses with a double jab
and Gugenheim counters with a shoot takedown. Kidd fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kidd is looking to stand up but Gugenheim isn't so interested in that idea.
Gugenheim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gugenheim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gugenheim slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd kicks off Gugenheim and gets to his feet.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gugenheim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kidd.
Gugenheim shoots in for a takedown but Kidd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kidd is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kidd tries to bum rush Gugenheim with a series of wild strikes but Gugenheim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kidd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gugenheim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gugenheim manages to avoid it.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Kidd clobbers Gugenheim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Kidd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Gugenheim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gugenheim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kidd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kidd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kidd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kidd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kidd misses with a shot to the body
and Gugenheim counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gugenheim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kidd wants to stand up but Gugenheim is controlling him.
Gugenheim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kidd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gugenheim, into his guard.
Kidd with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gugenheim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kidd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kidd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gugenheim is looking for a triangle here but Kidd uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kidd is staying tight to Gugenheim's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kidd trying to control the action but Gugenheim is working from the bottom.
Gugenheim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd just content to control the position.
Kidd throws an elbow but Gugenheim slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gugenheim tries to improve position but can't.
Kidd trying to control the position but Gugenheim is working away.
Gugenheim managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kidd.
Gugenheim is looking to regain half guard here but Kidd keeps moving and retains side control.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gugenheim takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kidd is looking to take a break and control but Gugenheim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gugenheim tries to bench press Kidd off him but Kidd keeps the position.
Kidd in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gugenheim is not content to let Kidd control the position.
Gugenheim takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd trying to control the position but Gugenheim is working away.
Gugenheim is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kidd off and has taken his back!
Kidd wants to get back to his feet.
Gugenheim is persistently looking for the submission but Kidd is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robin Kidd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Gugenheim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Kidd. No joy for Gugenheim on that attempt.
Gugenheim looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Kidd lands a jab-cross combination.
Gugenheim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gugenheim counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kidd is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gugenheim is controlling him.
Kidd keeping full guard, as Gugenheim tries to pass.
Kidd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gugenheim on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gugenheim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kidd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robin Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gugenheim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kidd tries to bum rush Gugenheim with a series of wild strikes but Gugenheim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gugenheim slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
Kidd throws a nice looking combination but Gugenheim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gugenheim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kidd finds it's way round the side to connect with Gugenheim's head.
Gugenheim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kidd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gugenheim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gugenheim shoots in looking for a takedown but Kidd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gugenheim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Kidd thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd lands a jab to Gugenheim's midsection.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Gugenheim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gugenheim can do to turn this around?
Kidd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gugenheim counters with a single leg into guard. Kidd didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gugenheim wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Gugenheim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kidd manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gugenheim has Kidd in his guard.
Gugenheim working for submissions but it's allowed Kidd to get to half guard.
That's four 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!
Kidd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gugenheim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kidd thows a huge punch but Gugenheim dodges it nicely.
Gugenheim tries to get to full guard but Kidd has control of the leg.
Kidd throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gugenheim to regain full guard.
Chad Gugenheim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kidd trying to control but Gugenheim is working from the bottom.
Kidd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gugenheim's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kidd, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Kidd!
A relieved looking Robin Kidd 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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