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INY 59 Pintor vs Diaz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Riddle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryu Jin's chin.
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172 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Jin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle cracks Jin with an open hand slap.
Riddle slips a jab from Jin.
Jin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riddle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riddle lands a leg kick that knocks Jin off balance momentarily.
Riddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin swings widly with a right hand
and Riddle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Jin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jin tries to keep at a distance but Riddle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riddle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jin manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Riddle misses with an uppercut.
Jin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riddle.
Jin throws the kick towards the body but Riddle avoids it.
Jin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jin connects with a solid leg kick.
Riddle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Justin Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jin scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddle moves out of range of the body kick.
Riddle doesn't manage to clinch there - Jin circles away.
Jin throws a head kick that Riddle semi-blocks.
Riddle throws a sloppy head kick
and Jin counters with a one-two to the body.
Riddle is rocked!
Jin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riddle moves away.
Jin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jin blocks the body kick.
Jin thows a body shot but no joy.
Jin looks for the body kick but Riddle saw that one coming.
Jin ducks under a wild hook from Riddle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jin will feel that in the morning.
Jin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jin tries to land a front kick but Riddle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick there by Jin.
Jin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riddle. That did some damage!
Riddle throws a hook to the side of Jin's head but Jin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riddle.
Jin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Riddle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riddle blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Riddle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jin misses with a low kick as Riddle jumps back.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddle throws a poor cross that misses
and Jin counters with a thumping low kick.
Jin looks to land a body kick but Riddle moved away.
Riddle misses with an uppercut. Jin saw that one coming.
Jin misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jin misses with a kick to the body.
Jin cracks the inside of Riddle's front leg.
A jab from Riddle misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Jin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jin throws the kick towards the body but Riddle avoids it.
Riddle avoids the head kick by Jin.
Jin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Riddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jin.
Both fighters circling a little - Jin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riddle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Riddle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Jin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riddle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jin managing to block the knees to the body from Riddle.
Riddle misses with a knee to the head.
Jin blocks an elbow strike from Riddle.
Jin blocks an elbow strike.
Jin manages to break the clinch.
Riddle throws a poor cross that misses
and Jin counters with a good low kick that Riddle was not able to check.
Jin swings for the body but Riddle moves out of range.
Riddle connects with a leg kick. Jin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Riddle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jin moves out of range as Riddle strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddle scores with a kick to the body.
Jin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Riddle misses the target.
Jin throws a body kick that misses.
Jin throws a push kick but Riddle slaps the foot to one side.
Riddle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jin looks to land a right hand but Riddle moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle looks to land a left hand but Jin moved out of range nicely.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riddle.
Riddle blocks the body kick.
Riddle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riddle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jin is just out of range.
Riddle pushes Jin up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riddle.
Jin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jin tries a body shot but Riddle blocks it.
Riddle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jin is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle misses with an elbow over the top.
Riddle lands a shot to the 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!
Jin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riddle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jin backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Riddle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jin's brow.
Riddle missing with knees to the body.
Riddle working Jin over with knees to the body.
Jin is breathing heavily.
Riddle tries to work over Jin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jin has had enough of the clinch but Riddle keeps him there for the moment.
Jin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jin breaks from the clinch.
Jin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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 Justin Riddle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Riddle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riddle throws a hook but Jin avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Riddle.
Riddle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riddle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jin throws out the jab.
Riddle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riddle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle wants to land a leg kick but Jin is out of range.
Riddle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jin. Jin obviously looking to wear him down.
Riddle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Jin
and Riddle counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryu Jin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jin avoids the body shot from Riddle.
Riddle is looking to clinch but Jin is avoiding it.
Jin thumps Riddle with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jin scores with a spinning back kick!
Riddle throws a sloppy head kick and Jin moves out of range easily.
Jin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Riddle connects with a jab.
Riddle avoids a kick to the body.
Riddle throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddle slips a jab and a cross from Jin.
Jin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riddle rather than just go for the knockout.
Riddle lands a head kick!
Jin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riddle's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jin, right into the meat.
Jin throws a right hand that Riddle ducks under and follows up with a left that Riddle also avoids with ease.
Riddle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riddle misses with an uppercut.
Jin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Riddle is out of range.
Riddle looks to land a right hand but Jin moved out of range.
Jin throws a head kick but Riddle moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riddle misses with a body shot.
Jin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jin misses with a body kick.
Riddle throws a lazy head kick
and Jin counters with an inside leg kick.
Jin tries a head kick but it misses.
Riddle blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Riddle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Jin is predictable there
and Riddle counters with a left to the body.
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 Justin Riddle.
I think Riddle 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Riddle!
In his post fight interview, Justin Riddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petjka Durak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haku Kokina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petjka Durak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haku Kokina!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kokina lands a two punch combo.
Kokina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durak tries to clinch up but Kokina circles away and keeps his distance.
Kokina throws a sloppy head kick
and Durak counters by moving into the clinch.
Kokina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kokina avoids the head kick by Durak.
Kokina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durak wants to clinch
and Kokina counters with a good, hard body kick but Durak shrugs it off.
A punch lands to the side of Durak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Durak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durak is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Kokina just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Durak has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Haku Kokina!
Haku Kokina gave a mention to KAISER 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 Colt Plum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahatma Gandhi (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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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Plum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mahatma Gandhi !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gandhi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Plum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gandhi somewhat.
Plum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Plum scores with a four punch combination!
Plum throws a sloppy head kick and Gandhi moves out of range easily.
Gandhi shoots for a takedown but Plum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gandhi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Plum on his heels. He'll look to pass Plum's guard now, I'm sure.
Plum is trying to control the position but Gandhi postures up.
Gandhi throwing strikes from guard but Plum blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gandhi wants to control from the top but Plum keeps moving.
Plum striking off his back but it's not causing Gandhi any problems.
Plum has his feet on Gandhi 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plum looks to throw the jab but Gandhi is out of range.
Mahatma Gandhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gandhi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gandhi wants to pass the guard but Plum is keeping the position.
Plum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gandhi is controlling him.
Gandhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Plum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gandhi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gandhi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gandhi throwing strikes but missing.
Plum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plum will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Plum wants to stand and escape but Gandhi is having none of it.
Gandhi is pushing down on Plum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Plum is fighting to maintain full guard but Gandhi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Plum is looking for a sweep. Gandhi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gandhi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Plum pushes Gandhi off looking to stand but Gandhi dives back in and keeps control.
Gandhi wants to control but Plum is keeping him busy.
Gandhi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gandhi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Gandhi there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plum has one foot on Gandhi 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Plum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gandhi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Plum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plum as he avoids it easily.
Colt Plum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
Plum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Plum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gandhi .
Gandhi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gandhi showed some decent athleticism there.
Plum moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi postures up in Plum's guard and throws a big left but Plum blocks it.
Plum keeping moving, preventing Gandhi from controlling successfully.
Gandhi is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gandhi wants to control from the top but Plum keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gandhi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mahatma Gandhi .
Plum throws a front kick aimed at Gandhi 's knee but Gandhi avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahatma Gandhi dominated that round.
That's time! Plum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Plum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gandhi trying to control the position but Plum is working away.
What's Plum going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Mahatma Gandhi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gandhi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gandhi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gandhi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gandhi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Plum tries to bench press Gandhi off him but Gandhi keeps the position.
Gandhi laying and praying for a moment but Plum takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gandhi is trying to work for a kimura but Plum is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plum keeps working.
Gandhi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Plum is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi is looking for a kimura here.
Gandhi trying to mount his opponent but Plum defends it.
Gandhi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Plum wants to control but Gandhi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi is stalling here. Plum is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gandhi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Plum has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gandhi regains half guard, as Plum was trying to land strikes.
Plum trying to advance position but Gandhi counters by regaining guard.
Plum postures up.
Gandhi working for submissions but it's allowed Plum to get to half guard.
Gandhi is not content to let Plum control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahatma Gandhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gandhi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plum pinned against the cage. Plum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gandhi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Plum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gandhi somewhat.
Gandhi shoots in and drives through. Plum sprawls well.
Colt Plum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
Gandhi misses with a takedown attempt - Plum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gandhi avoids the head kick by Plum.
Plum throws a low kick but Gandhi avoids it.
Gandhi closes the distance and clinches up with Plum, looking for a takedown. Gandhi pushes Plum against the cage but Plum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Plum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Plum tries a head kick but it misses.
Plum throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plum throws a head kick but Gandhi moves out of range.
Plum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plum but Plum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gandhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Plum throws a sloppy head kick and Gandhi moves out of range easily.
Gandhi tries to bum rush Plum with a series of wild strikes but Plum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gandhi moves out of range as Plum strikes.
Plum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gandhi shoots in but Plum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Plum wants to land a leg kick but Gandhi is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plum jabs Gandhi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Plum misses with a wild body shot.
Gandhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plum.
Gandhi shoots in looking for a takedown. Plum tries to sprawl out of it but Gandhi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plum throws a sloppy head kick and Gandhi moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gandhi .
Plum swinging wildly here.
Plum throws a right and a left that Gandhi avoids nicely.
Plum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi looks for a takedown but Plum sprawls well.
Gandhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plum.
Gandhi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plum avoids it really well and circles away.
Plum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gandhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Plum.
Plum misses the shot to the body.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plum as he jumps to the side.
Colt Plum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plum misses with a two punch combination.
Plum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gandhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gandhi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gandhi showed some decent athleticism there.
Plum keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi trying to control from Plum's half guard. Plum has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gandhi tries to free his leg and advance position but Plum is retaining full guard.
Gandhi throws a strike but Plum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Colt Plum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gandhi has Plum pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Plum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gandhi 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahatma Gandhi !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Renninger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJango Ibakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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225 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Renninger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJango Ibakka!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ibakka.
Ibakka throws a sloppy head kick and Renninger moves out of range easily.
Renninger avoids the body shot from Ibakka.
A clash of legs there as Ibakka blocks the low kick.
Ibakka tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibakka misses with a hook. Renninger ducked under it nicely.
Renninger slips under a jab from Ibakka.
Jab by Renninger.
Ibakka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Renninger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ibakka lands a jab to the head.
Ibakka throws a lazy uppercut
and Renninger counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibakka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Renninger misses.
Ibakka blocks the body kick.
Ibakka throws a lazy uppercut
and Renninger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ibakka's knee momentarily.
Ibakka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renninger.
Renninger misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibakka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Renninger to score with a decent uppercut.
Ibakka throws a jab but it's blocked by Renninger.
Ibakka scores with a jab.
Ibakka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibakka misses with a hook. Renninger ducked under it nicely.
Ibakka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Renninger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibakka throws a jab but it's blocked by Renninger.
Renninger throws a leg kick which misses Ibakka's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibakka tries to avoid it.
Ibakka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ibakka misses with a straight left.
Renninger throws a hook but Ibakka blocks it.
Renninger throws a lazy right hand but Ibakka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibakka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Ibakka takes a swing at Renninger's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Ibakka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renninger throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Ibakka finds it's target.
Renninger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Renninger is looking to clinch.
Ibakka throws a sloppy head kick and Renninger moves out of range easily.
Renninger tries to land a front kick but Ibakka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Renninger moves out of range of the body kick.
Renninger thumps Ibakka with a low kick.
Ibakka throws a shot from downtown. Renninger moves away and avoids it.
Ibakka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ibakka avoids the head kick by Renninger.
Ibakka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibakka avoids the body shot from Renninger.
A good leg kick by Renninger.
Renninger thuds his shin into the meat of Ibakka's side.
Ibakka looks to land a combination but Renninger avoids it well.
Renninger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ibakka looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Renninger scores with a head kick. Ibakka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like DJango Ibakka has been cut.
Ibakka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Renninger throws a head kick but Ibakka moves out of range.
Ibakka blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibakka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Renninger. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick there by Renninger.
Ibakka drops his hands momentarily and Renninger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ibakka is rocked!
Ibakka misses with a right hand
and Renninger counters with a nice body kick.
Ibakka is still on wobbly legs! Can Renninger finish him?
Renninger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renninger scoring well with a low kick there.
Ibakka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Renninger.
Ibakka is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Renninger Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Ibakka is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Richard Renninger!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augostino Peitexeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Dobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augostino Peitexeira!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peitexeira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Augostino Peitexeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peitexeira swings for the body but Dobson moves out of range.
Dobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Peitexeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dobson.
Peitexeira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peitexeira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peitexeira tries to clinch but Dobson moves out of range.
Peitexeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dobson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Peitexeira misses with an uppercut. Dobson saw that one coming.
Peitexeira throws a hook to the side of Dobson's head but Dobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peitexeira misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Peitexeira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dobson doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Ben Dobson has been cut.
Dobson throws a shot from downtown. Peitexeira moves away and avoids it.
Peitexeira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dobson's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peitexeira. Dobson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peitexeira clinches with his opponent.
Peitexeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobson can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Peitexeira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peitexeira misses with a punch on the inside.
Dobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peitexeira lands a nice uppercut.
Dobson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peitexeira backwards.
It looks like Augostino Peitexeira has been cut.
Peitexeira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peitexeira has a couple of punches blocked by Dobson.
Dobson scores with a shot to the side of Peitexeira's head.
Peitexeira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dobson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peitexeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dobson tries to circle away but Peitexeira has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peitexeira.
Dobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peitexeira misses with some punches.
Peitexeira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dobson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobson blocking some punches.
Dobson tries to pull guard but Peitexeira holds him up against the cage and eventually Dobson drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Peitexeira.
Peitexeira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dobson backwards.
Peitexeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dobson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Peitexeira fails to land.
Peitexeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Dobson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobson.
Peitexeira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peitexeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peitexeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Dobson.
Dobson lands an uppercut.
Peitexeira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peitexeira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peitexeira throws a head punch that misses.
Dobson fails to pull guard.
Peitexeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobson jumps into guard, dragging Peitexeira to the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dobson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ben Dobson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Peitexeira misses with a body shot.
A big right from Peitexeira misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobson moves away from the strike by Peitexeira.
A telegraphed right hand from Peitexeira misses the target.
Dobson throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dobson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peitexeira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peitexeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dobson moves away.
Peitexeira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peitexeira. Dobson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peitexeira misses with a body shot.
Peitexeira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peitexeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Peitexeira fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dobson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peitexeira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dobson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dobson takes a swing at Peitexeira's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augostino Peitexeira dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peitexeira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peitexeira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peitexeira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dobson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Peitexeira.
A telegraphed right hand from Dobson misses the target.
Peitexeira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dobson.
Dobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peitexeira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dobson swats away the attempt to clinch by Peitexeira.
A lazy left from Peitexeira finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dobson.
Dobson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peitexeira cracks Dobson with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peitexeira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dobson on the side of the head.
Dobson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Peitexeira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peitexeira digs a good hook to Dobson's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big left from Peitexeira misses.
Peitexeira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dobson throws a shot from downtown. Peitexeira moves away and avoids it.
Dobson misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Dobson misses its intended target.
Dobson swinging wildly here.
Peitexeira misses with a body shot.
Peitexeira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dobson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peitexeira is looking to clinch but Dobson is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Peitexeira misses.
Peitexeira swings for the body but Dobson moves out of range.
Augostino Peitexeira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peitexeira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peitexeira jabs Dobson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peitexeira lands a nice shot to the body.
Peitexeira lands a nice hook to Dobson's body. Dobson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peitexeira scores with a jab.
Peitexeira sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dobson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dobson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Augostino Peitexeira!
Our winner, Augostino Peitexeira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Magaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magaba has chosen Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
157 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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149 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Magaba!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magaba tries to move into range but Washington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magaba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mookie Magaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magaba tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
Magaba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Washington leaves Magaba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magaba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magaba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Magaba misses with a wild combination.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magaba moves away.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magaba shoots in and gets a takedown into Washington's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magaba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Washington dives on top into guard.
Washington postures up.
Magaba keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washington won't allow Magaba to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magaba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Washington has managed to get both his arms back between Magaba's legs - danger averted.
Magaba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
Washington trying to control but Magaba is working from the bottom.
Washington connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba wants to hit a switch here but Washington passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Magaba there!
Washington landing punches.
Magaba is trying to escape the mount.
Magaba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magaba taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magaba working to try and regain half guard.
Magaba taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba gets back to half guard.
Washington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magaba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magaba is trying to control but Washington passes into side control!
Magaba sneaks back into half guard.
Washington slips a nice elbow through Magaba's hands, connecting with Magaba's forehead.
Magaba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magaba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magaba trying to control the position.
Magaba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magaba is keeping the position for now.
Magaba keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magaba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magaba keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Magaba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Washington!
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 Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Washington lands a slapping body shot.
Magaba misses with a few strikes there.
Magaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Washington lands a really nice looking cross but Magaba seems unphased.
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Magaba on that attempt.
Washington scores with a decent looking hook.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Magaba moves out of range easily.
Magaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Magaba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington scores with a nice strike.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magaba feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magaba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Washington dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington stands and steps away. Magaba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Magaba shoots in but Washington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Magaba.
Magaba walks into a jab.
Magaba throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Magaba tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Magaba has his takedown stuffed
and Washington counters with a head kick. That will keep Magaba thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Magaba is rocked!
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magaba.
Magaba is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magaba checks a leg kick.
Washington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magaba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magaba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magaba fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magaba is breathing heavily.
Washington cracks a nice hook into Magaba's ribs.
Magaba throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Magaba seems to have recovered his senses.
Washington scores with a leg kick.
Washington jabs Magaba right on the nose. Magaba blinks but takes it well.
Magaba shoots for a takedown but Washington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Washington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No joy there for Magaba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba drops his hands momentarily and Washington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magaba takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Washington, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Magaba.
An inside leg kick lands from Washington.
Magaba closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Magaba tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
Magaba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Washington's guard.
Magaba has gone for a leg lock! Washington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magaba's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington content to stall in guard here.
Mookie Magaba has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magaba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington trying to control but Magaba is working from the bottom.
Washington is working Magaba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magaba keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magaba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Washington!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Magaba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magaba misses with a series of wild punches.
Magaba shoots for a takedown but Washington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Washington lands a jab to Magaba's midsection.
Magaba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Washington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magaba's sensitive parts.
Magaba misses with the combination.
Washington lands with a kick to the ribs.
Magaba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magaba throws a combination that misses
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magaba tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
Washington thuds a left hand into Magaba's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magaba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Magaba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba blocks a head kick by Washington.
Magaba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Washington walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Magaba drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Washington swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Magaba's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Washington!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Olavski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Heisman (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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268 lbs
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikita Olavski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Heisman!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olavski moves out of range of the body kick.
Heisman is looking to chop away at Olavski's legs.
Olavski tries to close the distance and clinch but Heisman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Heisman!
Olavski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heisman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Olavski takes a step back to recover.
Olavski shoots in for a takedown but Heisman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heisman throws a leg kick which misses Olavski's front leg but catches the back leg as Olavski tries to avoid it.
Olavski is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Olavski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Heisman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Olavski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
TJ Heisman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisman misses with a double jab.
Olavski closes the distance and pushes Heisman back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Heisman.
Olavski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heisman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikita Olavski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olavski dives in and grabs Heisman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heisman pushes down on Olavski's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olavski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heisman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heisman scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisman scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Heisman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Olavski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heisman circles away.
Heisman lands a big head kick that sends Olavski tumbling to the mat! Heisman takes a step backwards and waves Olavski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Olavski is rocked!
Olavski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Olavski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heisman throws a head kick that misses.
Heisman fakes the body blow, causing Olavski to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Olavski goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). TJ Heisman!
Post fight, TJ Heisman stared into the camera and said '*grabs microphone* That was for you Pat Miletich! *flips off the camera* That's what I think of your rankings. *throws down the mic and leaves the octagon*'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shavo Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Kurtz (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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264 lbs
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259 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shavo Odin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Kurtz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Odin's sensitive parts.
Odin has his takedown stuffed
and Kurtz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Odin really felt that one!
Walter Kurtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odin drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Odin preventing the sweep.
Kurtz trying to keep a closed guard but Odin is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kurtz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Odin stays in close to Kurtz's body and controls the position.
Kurtz wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurtz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kurtz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odin keeping moving, preventing Kurtz from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Odin has control of Kurtz's left arm, preventing Kurtz from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Walter Kurtz.
Odin shoots for a double leg takedown but Kurtz sprawls well. He's pushed Odin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Odin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurtz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odin throws a big shot that misses.
Odin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Odin misses with a hook.
Kurtz scores with a body shot.
Donk. Kurtz catches Odin right on the button with a cross.
Walter Kurtz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odin throws a hook but Kurtz avoids it easily.
Kurtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Odin at a distance.
Kurtz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Odin counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Walter Kurtz has been cut.
Kurtz swings for the body but Odin moves out of range.
Odin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurtz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurtz fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odin throws an overhand right that lands on Kurtz's shoulder, as Kurtz tries to avoid the shot.
Kurtz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Odin thows a body shot but no joy.
Kurtz catches Odin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Odin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Odin there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Odin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Odin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Odin ducks under a wild hook from Kurtz.
Odin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kurtz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab from Kurtz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz scores with a body shot.
Odin is breathing heavily.
Odin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kurtz lands with a shot to the body.
Kurtz staying out of range there.
Kurtz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kurtz lands a jab to Odin's midsection.
Kurtz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kurtz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurtz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurtz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurtz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Kurtz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kurtz tests Odin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurtz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walter Kurtz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurtz takes a swing at Odin's ribcage but misses.
Kurtz tests Odin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurtz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurtz lands with a hook. Odin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kurtz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurtz lands with a good body shot.
Kurtz lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurtz lands a big right hand that sends Odin crashing to the mat! Kurtz stays standing though and waves Odin back to his feet!
Odin is rocked!
Kurtz scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz scores with a body shot.
Kurtz drops Odin with a big left hand! Odin is injured, injured bad! Kurtz jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Kurtz!
A determined Walter Kurtz didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serj Wunderkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wunderkind's choice of entrance music: Rollin'. Lamont Banner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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24
223 lbs
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204 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serj Wunderkind!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wunderkind clobbers Banner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wunderkind.
Banner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wunderkind is out of range.
Nice body kick from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wunderkind. Wunderkind obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Wunderkind as Banner shoots in.
Banner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wunderkind avoids it really well and circles away.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Wunderkind lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banner shoots in for a double leg but Wunderkind sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wunderkind fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wunderkind looks to clinch
and Banner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wunderkind's guard now.
Wunderkind wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wunderkind is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wunderkind decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Banner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wunderkind can pounce on him.
Wunderkind lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wunderkind throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wunderkind pushes Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banner avoiding damage as Wunderkind throws knees to the body.
Wunderkind is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wunderkind landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Wunderkind.
A short right from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wunderkind unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wunderkind lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wunderkind pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banner wants to take the fight to the mat but Wunderkind manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries for a takedown but Wunderkind manages to get underhooks.
Wunderkind is struggling to control the position.
Wunderkind scores a nice knee to the body.
Banner is working for takedown but Wunderkind is calmly controlling the position for now.
Banner managing to block the knees to the body from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wunderkind.
Banner blocks a body shot from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wunderkind misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banner.
Wunderkind lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wunderkind misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banner.
Wunderkind stalling in the clinch.
Wunderkind misses with a punch to the body.
Wunderkind is leaning against Banner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Banner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wunderkind leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Wunderkind dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wunderkind is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
Banner takes one to the chin there.
Wunderkind throws a leg kick which misses Banner's front leg but catches the back leg as Banner tries to avoid it.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Wunderkind is out of range.
Wunderkind slaps away a takedown attempt from Banner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wunderkind.
That kick from Wunderkind tenderised Banner's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wunderkind scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner tries to move into range but Wunderkind moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Banner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wunderkind.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wunderkind.
Serj Wunderkind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wunderkind.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wunderkind.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wunderkind.
Banner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wunderkind has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wunderkind throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Banner's head.
It looks like Lamont Banner has been cut.
Serj Wunderkind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wunderkind rushes Banner and presses him up against the cage.
Wunderkind will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banner up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind lands a nice knee to the body.
Wunderkind landing knees to the head.
Banner avoiding damage as Wunderkind throws knees to the body.
Wunderkind scores a nice knee to the body.
Wunderkind is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banner is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wunderkind is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wunderkind unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Come on Wunderkind - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind lands a knee to the body.
Banner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wunderkind landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wunderkind landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wunderkind stalling in the clinch.
Wunderkind is leaning against Banner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wunderkind working Banner over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Wunderkind.
Banner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wunderkind pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind connects with a solid leg kick.
Wunderkind closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wunderkind lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wunderkind has Banner pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wunderkind obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wunderkind obliges.
Wunderkind lands a good knee to the midsection. Banner won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Wunderkind showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lamont Banner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wunderkind lands a nice looking kick to the body. Banner takes a step back to recover.
Banner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Wunderkind.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wunderkind connects with a leg kick. Banner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wunderkind lands a left and a right that send Banner crashing to the mat, dazed. Wunderkind thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Banner is rocked!
Wunderkind moves into the clinch.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wunderkind landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Serj Wunderkind seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wunderkind landing knees to the head.
Wunderkind controlling the action here for a moment.
Wunderkind jerks Banner's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Banner drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Wunderkind goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Wunderkind because Banner was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Serj Wunderkind!
After the big win, Serj Wunderkind made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lupe Pintor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joko Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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151 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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Good knees
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lupe Pintor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joko Diaz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pintor misses the jab.
Pintor keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pintor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Pintor keeps it at a distance.
Pintor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pintor.
Pintor defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Pintor counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Pintor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab by Pintor.
Pintor throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch but Pintor moves out of range.
Pintor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pintor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pintor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pintor pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pintor throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pintor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pintor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz is keen to just control but Pintor is a slippery customer.
Pintor actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is trying to control. Pintor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz prevents Pintor from improving his position.
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 Lupe Pintor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pintor works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Pintor scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Pintor is just out of range.
Pintor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pintor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joko Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Pintor is avoiding it.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Pintor throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Pintor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Pintor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Pintor scores with a four punch combination!
Pintor lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diaz wants to clinch
and Pintor counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pintor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lupe Pintor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joko Diaz.
Pintor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pintor is keeping busy.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Pintor letting Diaz take a breather here.
Pintor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
A short right from Pintor on the inside.
Pintor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pintor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Pintor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pintor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pintor, into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz trying to control but Pintor is working from the bottom.
Diaz stops Pintor from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pintor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pintor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lupe Pintor dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Diaz throws a leg kick but Pintor moved away.
Pintor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Pintor keeps moving.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pintor wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pintor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Pintor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pintor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Pintor tries to pass.
Pintor forces his way into half guard.
Pintor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Diaz to stand up.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Pintor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Pintor.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pintor jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Lupe Pintor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in but Pintor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lupe Pintor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joko Diaz.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Pintor circles away.
Pintor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pintor counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pintor staying out of range there.
Pintor lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Pintor misses with a body shot
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joko Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick from Pintor lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.
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 Lupe Pintor.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pintor, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lupe Pintor!
Post fight, Lupe Pintor took to the microphone: 'The Joker is a very tough man and it was an honor to fight him. This is how you show class Swaggy Daze'.
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