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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aarrearkku Markku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aj Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aarrearkku Markku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aj Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith leaves Markku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markku.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markku. That one must have hurt.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Markku counters by moving into the clinch.
Markku controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Markku as the two fighters clinch.
Markku lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markku turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Markku manages to end up in side control.
Smith pushes Markku away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Markku gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith trying to control but Markku postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Markku throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Markku trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Markku prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Markku slows the pace down in half guard.
Markku lands strikes from half guard.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Markku is controlling him
Smith wants to control but Markku is keeping busy.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markku scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markku lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Markku keeps him under control.
Smith is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Markku jumps into side control!
Markku scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to buck Markku off but Markku is having none of it.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Markku lands with a punch from half guard.
Markku is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith trying to control but Markku postures up.
Markku lands strikes from half guard.
Smith is rocked!
Markku takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Markku finish him?
Markku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith trying to control here.
Markku prevents Smith from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Markku lands a big elbow - Smith is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Markku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aarrearkku Markku!
Aarrearkku Markku managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Demonic Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gleb Jiglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Nietzsche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedrich Nietzsche has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gleb Jiglov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Friedrich Nietzsche!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiglov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nietzsche is trying to defend but Jiglov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nietzsche is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nietzsche tries to kick Jiglov off but Jiglov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jiglov is just content to waste time from the top position. Nietzsche takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nietzsche wants to sweep but no luck.
Nietzsche lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jiglov!
Nietzsche fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiglov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nietzsche goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jiglov is on top in guard.
Jiglov looking to sit in guard and control but Nietzsche gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jiglov is trying to control the position but Nietzsche postures up.
Jiglov wants to stand up but Nietzsche is controlling him.
Nietzsche with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nietzsche trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nietzsche wants to pass the guard but Jiglov is keeping the position.
Jiglov looking to control.
Nietzsche loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nietzsche looking to sit in guard and control but Jiglov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nietzsche trying to keep a closed guard but Jiglov is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiglov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nietzsche looking for a guillotine here but Jiglov defends easily.
Jiglov tries to stand but Nietzsche is controlling from the bottom.
Jiglov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nietzsche manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jiglov has Nietzsche in his guard.
Nietzsche tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiglov is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jiglov managing to control the position.
Nietzsche is working Jiglov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiglov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Nietzsche dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jiglov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nietzsche circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nietzsche throws a lazy right hand but Jiglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiglov scores with a jab to the body.
Nietzsche throws a body punch but Jiglov moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Nietzsche. No joy for Jiglov on that attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nietzsche.
Gleb Jiglov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nietzsche throws a sloppy head kick and Jiglov moves out of range easily.
Jiglov throws a right hand that Nietzsche ducks under and follows up with a left that Nietzsche also avoids with ease.
Nietzsche tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jiglov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jiglov misses with a wild combination.
Nietzsche throws a hook to the side of Jiglov's head but Jiglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jiglov, right into the meat.
Jiglov misses with a few strikes there.
Nietzsche shoots in for a takedown but Jiglov shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Nietzsche. No joy for Jiglov on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nietzsche scores with a jab to the head.
Jiglov tries to clinch up but Nietzsche circles away and keeps his distance.
Nietzsche drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jiglov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nietzsche working the head with strikes.
Jiglov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nietzsche takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jiglov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jiglov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Jiglov.
Nietzsche slaps away a takedown attempt from Jiglov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gleb Jiglov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nietzsche lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche connects with a body shot that sends Jiglov's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jiglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nietzsche swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jiglov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nietzsche's waist but Nietzsche gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jiglov off to one side.
Jiglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nietzsche.
Nietzsche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jiglov in his tracks.
Nietzsche throws a leg kick but Jiglov moved away.
Nietzsche gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jiglov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jiglov won't allow Nietzsche to sweep him here.
Nietzsche trying to keep a closed guard but Jiglov is proving a slippery customer.
Jiglov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nietzsche is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiglov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Friedrich Nietzsche has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nietzsche looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiglov is one step ahead there.
Jiglov trying to control but Nietzsche is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gleb Jiglov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nietzsche slips under a jab from Jiglov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jiglov closes the distance and clinches up with Nietzsche, looking for a takedown. Jiglov pushes Nietzsche against the cage but Nietzsche circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jiglov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nietzsche has his foot on Jiglov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jiglov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nietzsche is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jiglov preventing the sweep.
Nietzsche utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Nietzsche uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jiglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jiglov connects with a solid leg kick.
Jiglov misses with an uppercut.
Nietzsche walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Gleb Jiglov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nietzsche slips a jab and a cross from Jiglov.
Jiglov scores with a nice right hand.
Nietzsche closes the distance and clinches up with Jiglov, looking for a takedown. Nietzsche pushes Jiglov against the cage but Jiglov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nietzsche fails to land the takedown.
Nietzsche throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nietzsche defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jiglov.
Jiglov lands a glancing blow to the side of Nietzsche's head.
Jiglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nietzsche swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nietzsche tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jiglov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jiglov lands a nice shot that snaps Nietzsche's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jiglov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nietzsche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiglov.
Jiglov tries to clinch up
and Nietzsche counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiglov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nietzsche pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nietzsche looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jiglov is fending him off so far but Nietzsche persists. Nope, Jiglov circles away and we're back to standing.
Gleb Jiglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich Nietzsche.
Nice defenses there by Jiglov.
Nietzsche takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jiglov tries to clinch but Nietzsche is having none of it.
Jiglov misses with a two punch combination.
Jiglov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Jiglov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jiglov.
Nietzsche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jiglov.
Jiglov connects with the punch.
Jiglov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nietzsche looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jiglov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nietzsche gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiglov keeping moving, preventing Nietzsche from controlling successfully.
Nietzsche distracts Jiglov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nietzsche looking to sit in guard and control but Jiglov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jiglov landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jiglov.
Jiglov stopping the sweep attempt from Nietzsche.
Jiglov wants to stand but Nietzsche has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nietzsche wants to get back to his feet but Jiglov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jiglov won't allow Nietzsche to sweep him here.
Jiglov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jiglov won't allow Nietzsche to sweep him here.
Jiglov throwing strikes from guard but Nietzsche blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiglov working some strikes from top position.
Jiglov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nietzsche is proving hard to escape from.
Jiglov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jiglov slips nicely into half guard.
Nietzsche manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nietzsche scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiglov tries to clinch up but Nietzsche circles away and keeps his distance.
Nietzsche throws a head kick but Jiglov moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nietzsche enables Jiglov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nietzsche manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jiglov is working Nietzsche over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gleb Jiglov.
I think Jiglov 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Pytong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pytong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La Bamba. Arthur Pogi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Pogi!
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, Artur Pytong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pytong swings for the body but Pogi moves out of range.
Pytong wants to clinch.
Pogi scores with a takedown into Pytong's guard.
Pytong controlling the position.
Pogi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pytong is keeping the position for now.
Pogi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pytong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pogi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pytong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pogi has managed to get both his arms back between Pytong's legs - danger averted.
Pogi is fighting to break Pytong's control of his arms but Pytong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pogi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogi throwing strikes from guard but Pytong blocks nicely.
Pogi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pytong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pogi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pytong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pogi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arthur Pogi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pogi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pytong stuffs the takedown.
Pytong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pytong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pogi moves into range and clinches up with Pytong.
Pogi is trying to maintain a safe position but Pytong gets an underhook and turns Pogi into the cage.
Pogi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pytong is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pytong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pogi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pytong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pogi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pytong throws a nice looking combination but Pogi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pogi shoots for a double leg takedown but Pytong sprawls well. He's pushed Pogi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pytong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pytong swings for the body but Pogi moves out of range.
Pogi closes the distance but Pytong moves to the side
enabling Pytong to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pytong thuds a left hand into Pogi's body.
Artur Pytong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pytong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pogi on the side of the head.
Pogi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artur Pytong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pogi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pytong did well to prevent Pogi getting side control.
Pytong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pogi content to stall in guard here.
Pytong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pytong is looking to sweep but instead, Pogi has passed into half guard.
Pytong is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pytong manages to get to full guard.
Pogi wants to control from the top but Pytong keeps moving.
Pogi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pytong's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pytong wants to sweep but no luck.
Pogi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pytong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pogi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pogi stopping the sweep attempt from Pytong.
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 Arthur Pogi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pogi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pogi breaks from the clinch.
Pytong thuds his right hand into Pogi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pogi ducks under a wild hook from Pytong.
Pogi takes one to the chin there.
Pogi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pytong clinches up with Pogi and pushes him back against the cage.
Pytong can't find room to land a body shot as Pogi controls the action.
Pytong misses with a punch to the body.
Pogi tries to pull guard but Pytong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pytong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pogi can't get the takedown.
Pytong wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pytong letting Pogi take a breather here.
Pogi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pytong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pytong trying to stall but Pogi improves his position.
Pytong is pressed up against the cage. Pogi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pytong down to the mat. Pytong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pogi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pytong sprawls well. Pytong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pogi gets slowly back to his feet.
Pytong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pogi's calf.
Pytong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pytong is looking to chop away at Pogi's legs.
Pogi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pytong but Pytong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Pytong.
Pogi avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pytong.
Pogi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pytong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pogi has Pytong up against the cage in a clinch.
Pogi blocking some punches.
Pogi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pytong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pogi or not.
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!
Pytong swings wildly with an uppercut but Pogi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pytong tries to break the clinch but Pogi is controlling the position.
Pytong scores with a shoulder strike.
Pytong pushes Pogi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogi wants a takedown but no success here.
Pogi breaks from the clinch.
Pogi is looking to clinch.
Pogi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pogi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pytong after a bit of a struggle.
Pogi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arthur Pogi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pogi is defended easily by Pytong.
Pytong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pytong lands a jab to the head.
Pytong throws out a leg kick but Pogi moves out of range and Pytong only half commits.
Pogi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pytong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pytong fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pytong misses.
Pytong stuffs the takedown attempt from Pogi. Pogi gets slowly back to his feet.
Pogi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Artur Pytong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pytong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pogi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pogi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
Pytong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pytong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pogi tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Pytong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pytong.
Pogi tries for a takedown but Pytong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Pytong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pytong scores with a jab.
Pogi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pytong misses with a two punch combination.
Pogi tries to clinch up but Pytong circles away and keeps his distance.
Pogi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pytong stuffs the takedown.
Pogi tries to clinch there but Pytong circles away.
Pytong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pytong throws a right and a left that Pogi avoids nicely.
Pytong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pytong looks to land a combination but Pogi avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Pytong. No joy for Pogi on that attempt.
Pytong rushes Pogi and presses him up against the cage.
Pogi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pytong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pytong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pogi is trying to pull guard but Pytong has him pressed against the cage.
Pytong stalling.
Pytong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pytong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pogi jumps into guard, dragging Pytong to the mat.
Pogi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pytong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pogi has momentary wrist control but Pytong slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pytong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pogi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pytong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pogi keeping moving, preventing Pytong from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pytong chips away with some ground and pound.
Pytong wants to control from the top but Pogi keeps moving.
Pytong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pytong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pogi is keeping the position for now.
Pogi keeping moving, preventing Pytong from controlling successfully.
Artur Pytong has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pytong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pogi backs up against the cage.
Pytong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pogi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pogi shoots in for a double leg but Pytong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pogi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pytong avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Pytong does no damage.
Pytong misses with a series of wild punches.
Pytong misses with a double jab.
Pogi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pytong to the mat! Pytong manages to get full guard.
Pytong is looking for a triangle but Pogi pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pogi tries to free his leg and advance position but Pytong is retaining full guard.
Pogi is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Pytong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pytong 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Pytong!
After winning the bout, Artur Pytong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liquid Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vintage Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vintage Vodka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liquid Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vintage Vodka!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vodka. Snake shrugs it off though.
Snake dodges the punch combination from Vodka.
Vodka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snake lands a jab to the nose.
Snake shoots and misses
and Vodka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snake's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vodka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vodka sizes up Snake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vodka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snake throws a hook but Vodka avoids it easily.
Snake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snake throws an overhand right that lands on Vodka's shoulder, as Vodka tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Snake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vodka.
Snake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Liquid Snake has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Vodka tenderised Snake's leg. Snake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snake walks into a jab.
Snake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vodka avoids it really well and circles away.
Vodka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vodka was well out of range. Poor timing from Snake.
Vodka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snake tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vodka lands a big head kick that sends Snake tumbling to the mat! Vodka takes a step backwards and waves Snake back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Snake is rocked!
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!
Vodka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Snake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snake fails with the takedown
and Vodka counters with a huge left! Snake is in big trouble! He's backing up but Vodka isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Snake from any more damage. A dominating finish by Vodka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vintage Vodka!
Vintage Vodka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pilgrim comes to the cage accompanied by Billy Pilgrim Has Become Unstuck in Time. Paterson has chosen Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Pilgrim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paterson ducks under a wild hook from Pilgrim.
Pilgrim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pilgrim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paterson's sensitive parts.
Paterson has his takedown stuffed
and Pilgrim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Paterson has his takedown stuffed
and Pilgrim counters with a big head kick but Paterson shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim misses with a low kick.
Paterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pilgrim!
Paterson thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson goes for an armbar but Pilgrim turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pilgrim.
Paterson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pilgrim is defending well. Paterson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pilgrim has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Paterson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Paterson!
David Paterson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toma Takahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes into the arena with techno viking blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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203 lbs
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186 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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominickoy Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toma Takahara!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maia avoids the head kick by Takahara.
Maia shoots in and drives through. Takahara sprawls well.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt - Takahara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takahara scores with a one two! Maia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Dominickoy Maia has been cut.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominickoy Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahara cracks the inside of Maia's front leg.
Maia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Takahara slams his shin into Maia's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maia is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Maia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Takahara cracks Maia with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Maia falls to his knees and Takahara doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toma Takahara!
Toma Takahara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Laukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laukkanen comes to the cage accompanied by The Mutilation of Christ. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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158 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarmo Laukkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukkanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laukkanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laukkanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laukkanen misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Laukkanen.
Laukkanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laukkanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Caldwell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jarmo Laukkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caldwell jabs at Laukkanen's body.
Laukkanen missing with a left hand there. Caldwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laukkanen lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Caldwell misses.
Laukkanen tries to bum rush Caldwell with a series of wild strikes but Caldwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laukkanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Caldwell as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laukkanen scores with a leg kick.
Laukkanen lands with a slapping head kick.
Laukkanen throws a lazy head kick
and Caldwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laukkanen misses with a low kick.
Caldwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Caldwell wants to clinch.
Caldwell throws a big shot that misses.
Laukkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldwell manages to avoid it.
Caldwell moves out of range of the leg kick from Laukkanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell lands with a nice combination. Laukkanen backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Caldwell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laukkanen gets the takedown into side control.
Laukkanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Caldwell is defending well.
Caldwell prevents Laukkanen from moving into mount.
Caldwell is looking for a sweep.
Laukkanen misses with the ground and pound.
Laukkanen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Caldwell holds on to Laukkanen's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen laying and praying for a moment but Caldwell takes advantage and regains half guard.
Caldwell taking some punishment here, with Laukkanen in his half guard.
Laukkanen thows a huge punch but Caldwell dodges it nicely.
Caldwell is pressing down on Laukkanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laukkanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laukkanen wants to control from the top but Caldwell keeps moving.
Laukkanen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell is trying to control the position but Laukkanen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laukkanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laukkanen works over Caldwell with some ground and pound from guard.
Laukkanen 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.
Laukkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laukkanen throwing strikes but missing.
Laukkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laukkanen advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caldwell sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarmo Laukkanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Caldwell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laukkanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Caldwell swings for the body but Laukkanen moves out of range.
Caldwell swings for the body but Laukkanen moves out of range.
Laukkanen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Dan Caldwell has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Caldwell scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Laukkanen. Beautiful body shot.
Laukkanen is looking to wear down Caldwell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laukkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Caldwell moves out of range easily.
Caldwell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laukkanen throws a head kick that Caldwell semi-blocks.
Nice defenses there by Laukkanen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caldwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell tries to clinch up.
Laukkanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Caldwell scores with a body shot.
Laukkanen connects with a high kick.
Laukkanen scores with a three punch combo!
Caldwell throws a head kick that Laukkanen semi-blocks.
It looks like Jarmo Laukkanen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laukkanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laukkanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caldwell checks it well.
Laukkanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Caldwell is looking to clinch.
Laukkanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caldwell gets a clinch.
Laukkanen tries to pull guard but Caldwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen managing to block the knees to the body from Caldwell.
A right handed body shot lands from Caldwell.
Caldwell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caldwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laukkanen backwards.
A short uppercut from Caldwell.
Laukkanen looking to stall.
Laukkanen fails to pull guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Caldwell.
Caldwell tries to throw a body punch but Laukkanen avoids it by throwing Caldwell back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Caldwell.
Caldwell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laukkanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldwell. Laukkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laukkanen throws a head kick but Caldwell moves out of range.
Laukkanen misses the body punch
and Caldwell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laukkanen's knee momentarily.
Laukkanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laukkanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laukkanen tries to land a leg kick but Caldwell saw it coming and moves away.
Laukkanen takes a swing at Caldwell's ribcage but misses.
Caldwell lands a two punch combo.
Laukkanen thuds his shin into the meat of Caldwell's side.
Laukkanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Caldwell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jarmo Laukkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laukkanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Caldwell throws a looping overhand right but Laukkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Laukkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caldwell circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarmo Laukkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldwell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laukkanen in his tracks.
Laukkanen swings for the body but Caldwell moves out of range.
Caldwell throws a nice head kick!
Laukkanen is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Caldwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caldwell.
Oh Laukkanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarmo Laukkanen's cut is getting worse.
Laukkanen throws a head kick but Caldwell moves out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Caldwell! Laukkanen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Caldwell!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Caldwell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jambo Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desjardins comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. Liddel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jose aldo ko's Brookins ! @2:08 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jonathan Desjardins had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jonathan Desjardins had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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23
174 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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29
165 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Desjardins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jambo Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desjardins jabs at Liddel's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Desjardins.
Liddel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Desjardins shoots in but no luck this time.
Liddel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Desjardins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Desjardins shoots in for a double leg but Liddel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Desjardins lands with a straight right. Liddel didn't see that one coming.
Desjardins looks for a takedown but Liddel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desjardins clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel effectively controlling the action here.
Liddel keeps control of Desjardins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Desjardins lands a body punch.
Liddel manages to break the clinch.
Desjardins lands a two punch combo.
Desjardins looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddel is just out of range.
Jonathan Desjardins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins misses the shot to the body.
Liddel connects with a body shot that sends Desjardins's belly button to the back.
Liddel ducks under a wild hook from Desjardins.
Desjardins doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddel circles away.
Liddel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddel wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Liddel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liddel slips a straight right by Desjardins.
Desjardins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Desjardins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Desjardins throws a strike but Liddel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Desjardins throws a strike but Liddel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Desjardins controlling Liddel's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desjardins trying to keep a closed guard but Liddel is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We're going to have a standup here because Jonathan Desjardins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Desjardins misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desjardins fails with the takedown.
Desjardins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddel circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Desjardins dominated that round.
That's time! Desjardins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Desjardins shoots in and drives through. Liddel sprawls well.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddel as he jumps to the side.
A swing and a miss from Liddel.
Desjardins throws a leg kick but Liddel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Desjardins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddel misses with a looping left.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddel sprawls well. Liddel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Desjardins gets slowly back to his feet.
Desjardins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Liddel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel misses with a looping right.
Desjardins tries to clinch but Liddel is having none of it.
Liddel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liddel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Desjardins just misses with a punch to the body.
Liddel misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Desjardins.
Desjardins doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddel circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Desjardins scores with a decent looking hook.
Desjardins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Desjardins fails to land the takedown.
Liddel misses with a straight left.
Desjardins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddel defends it nicely.
Desjardins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddel manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins misses with a hook.
Desjardins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddel moves away.
Jambo Liddel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desjardins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Desjardins shoots for a takedown but Liddel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Desjardins connects with a right hand. Liddel shakes it off.
Desjardins doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddel circles away.
Desjardins thows a leg kick but Liddel checks it
and Liddel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Desjardins throws a lazy uppercut
and Liddel counters with a big head kick but Desjardins shrugs it off.
Jonathan Desjardins is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins dives in and grabs Liddel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liddel pushes down on Desjardins's head and hops out.
Liddel misses with a two punch combination.
Desjardins closes the distance and clinches up with Liddel, looking for a takedown. Desjardins pushes Liddel against the cage but Liddel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Desjardins tries to clinch up
and Liddel counters with a straight right hand.
Desjardins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Desjardins tries to land a leg kick but Liddel saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desjardins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Desjardins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Desjardins throws a lazy uppercut
and Liddel counters with a nice uppercut.
Desjardins tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Desjardins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liddel throws a shot from downtown. Desjardins moves away and avoids it.
Liddel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Desjardins circles away quickly and effectively.
Desjardins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liddel's waist but Liddel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Desjardins off to one side.
Desjardins throws an off balance right hand
and Liddel counters with a low kick, right behind Desjardins 's knee.
Desjardins misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Liddel misses.
Desjardins shoots for a takedown but Liddel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins misses with a body shot
and Liddel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Desjardins misses with a takedown attempt
and Liddel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Desjardins 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.
Desjardins throws a hook to the side of Liddel's head but Liddel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Desjardins tries for a takedown but Liddel circles away easily
and Liddel counters with a good low kick that Desjardins was not able to check.
Liddel slips a straight right by Desjardins.
Liddel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jambo Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Desjardins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liddel. Desjardins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Desjardins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Desjardins.
Desjardins shoots in looking for a takedown but Liddel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Desjardins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Liddel misses with a body kick.
Desjardins connects with a leg kick. Liddel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Desjardins jabs at Liddel's body.
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!
A jab lands there for Liddel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins tries to clinch up but Liddel circles away and keeps his distance.
Desjardins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liddel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Desjardins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Desjardins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Liddel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Desjardins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Desjardins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Desjardins looking to pass the guard.
Jonathan Desjardins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins stands and throws Liddel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Desjardins in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Liddel is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Desjardins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Desjardins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Desjardins!
After winning the bout, Jonathan Desjardins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kawamura Yoshimune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshimune comes to the cage accompanied by The Riverboat Song - Ocean Colour Scene. Kiedis has chosen Tupac as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johnny Kiedis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kawamura Yoshimune!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Kiedis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiedis tests Yoshimune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshimune throws a sloppy head kick and Kiedis moves out of range easily.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick
and Kiedis counters with an outside leg kick.
Kiedis punishes Yoshimune's body with a nice straight punch.
Kiedis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiedis.
Yoshimune jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiedis works the jab nicely.
Kiedis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yoshimune cracks Kiedis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yoshimune blocks a head kick by Kiedis.
Kiedis connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshimune forces Kiedis back against the cage and clinches.
Yoshimune struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiedis controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Yoshimune.
Kiedis blocks a body shot from Yoshimune.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshimune keeps control of Kiedis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kiedis is trying to break free.
Kiedis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yoshimune prevents Kiedis from breaking the clinch.
Kiedis is trying to break free.
Kiedis blocks an uppercut.
Yoshimune lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yoshimune is trying to maintain a safe position but Kiedis gets an underhook and turns Yoshimune into the cage.
Kiedis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshimune works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yoshimune keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kiedis's efforts to push away.
Yoshimune working aggressively here.
Kiedis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yoshimune lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune digs a right hand into Kiedis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kiedis's gas tank.
Kiedis has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshimune.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiedis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiedis is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshimune has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshimune creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis is trying to stall.
Kiedis managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiedis misses with the head strike.
Yoshimune lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Johnny Kiedis has been cut.
A short right from Kiedis.
Yoshimune fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshimune lands with a left to the head.
Kiedis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiedis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kiedis breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis looks for the body kick but Yoshimune saw that one coming.
Yoshimune gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yoshimune lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yoshimune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiedis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshimune lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yoshimune catches Kiedis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Kiedis.
Yoshimune connects with a looping right hand.
Kiedis is rocked!
Kiedis swings widly with a right hand
and Yoshimune counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Kiedis out cold! What a finish! Yoshimune is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kawamura Yoshimune!
Kawamura Yoshimune retains his lightweight title!
Kawamura Yoshimune gave a mention to TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barreda comes to the cage accompanied by Rockstar. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Barreda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreda just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kawashima.
A punch lands to the side of Kawashima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kawashima tries to land a front kick but Barreda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawashima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barreda misses with a two punch combination.
Barreda misses with a wild body shot.
Kawashima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Eiji Kawashima has been cut.
Kawashima throws a right and a left that Barreda avoids nicely.
Kawashima throws a body punch but Barreda moves out of range.
Barreda has Kawashima up against the cage in a clinch.
Barreda is trying to force a seperation but Kawashima has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima throws a punch but it's blocked by Barreda.
Barreda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kawashima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barreda looks to throw the jab but Kawashima is out of range.
That kick from Kawashima tenderised Barreda's leg. Barreda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kawashima lands a head kick!
A jab from Barreda misses.
Barreda misses with a straight left.
Barreda blocks a head kick by Kawashima.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barreda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima throws a head kick but Barreda moves out of range.
Kawashima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barreda throws out the jab.
Kawashima lands a head shot.
Barreda takes a swing at Kawashima's ribcage but misses.
Barreda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barreda has closed the distance and engaged Kawashima in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawashima.
Kawashima blocks a body shot from Barreda.
Barreda has had enough of the clinch but Kawashima keeps him there for the moment.
Kawashima breaks from the clinch.
Kawashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Barreda is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreda wants to clinch up but Kawashima keeps it at a distance.
Barreda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barreda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kawashima finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barreda works the jab nicely.
Barreda swings for the body but Kawashima moves out of range.
Kawashima misses with a hook. Barreda ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kawashima.
Kawashima misses with a low kick.
Barreda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kawashima throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barreda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barreda tries to close the distance and clinch but Kawashima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreda moves in looking to clinch but Kawashima pushes him off.
Kawashima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barreda finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawashima's head.
Eiji Kawashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barreda throws a series of punches but Kawashima moves out of range.
Kawashima throws a chopping leg kick but Barreda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barreda misses with a hook. Kawashima ducked under it nicely.
Kawashima misses with a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barreda.
Kawashima is rocked!
Barreda looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawashima is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kawashima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barreda checks a leg kick nicely.
Barreda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eiji Kawashima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eiji Kawashima's cut.
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.
Kawashima moves away from the strike by Barreda.
Kawashima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barreda's sensitive parts.
Barreda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barreda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kawashima.
Barreda moves to clinch but Kawashima breaks away
and Kawashima counters with an outside leg kick.
Kawashima connects with a solid leg kick.
Kawashima lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawashima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barreda drops his hands momentarily and Kawashima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kawashima keeps Barreda at a distance using the push kick.
Barreda throws a jab when Kawashima was well out of range.
Barreda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima lands a big head kick that sends Barreda tumbling to the mat! Kawashima takes a step backwards and waves Barreda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Barreda is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawashima throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Barreda crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eiji Kawashima!
A relieved looking Eiji Kawashima 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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