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SPNY 85: Langston - Plexico PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Altair Ibn La Ahad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reza Katebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Altair Ibn La Ahad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reza Katebi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katebi shoots in for a double leg but Ibn La Ahad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Katebi slips a jab and a cross from Ibn La Ahad.
Ibn La Ahad lunges at Katebi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Katebi's hand.
A good leg kick by Katebi.
Ibn La Ahad misses with an uppercut. Katebi saw that one coming.
Katebi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibn La Ahad but Ibn La Ahad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ibn La Ahad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibn La Ahad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katebi throws a leg kick but Ibn La Ahad moved away.
Katebi looks to land a right hand but Ibn La Ahad moved out of range.
Katebi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibn La Ahad off the cage and back into range.
Ibn La Ahad looks to score with a jab to the body but Katebi is just out of range.
Katebi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Katebi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ibn La Ahad's half guard.
Katebi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibn La Ahad tries to roll over but Katebi keeps him under control.
Katebi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibn La Ahad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Katebi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ibn La Ahad defending well though.
Katebi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ibn La Ahad defending well though.
Katebi slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katebi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ibn La Ahad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Katebi controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibn La Ahad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Katebi is taking a breather. Ibn La Ahad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Katebi 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.
Ibn La Ahad wants to get back to his feet.
Katebi controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katebi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ibn La Ahad is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reza Katebi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cama comes to the cage accompanied by Lollipop. Jonsson has chosen Mötley Crüe - Kickstart My Heart as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Magnus Jonsson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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270 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pops Cama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jonsson's head.
It looks like Magnus Jonsson has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Cama as Jonsson shoots in.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cama but Cama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jonsson shoots in but Cama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pops Cama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Jonsson.
Cama stuffs the takedown.
Cama cracks the inside of Jonsson's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cama sprawls well. He's pushed Jonsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Cama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cama lands a glancing blow to the side of Jonsson's head.
Jonsson avoids the head kick by Cama.
Jonsson shoots in but Cama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama cracks Jonsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cama has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jonsson to stand back up!
Jonsson is rocked!
That has opened up Magnus Jonsson's cut even more.
Cama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jonsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jonsson looks winded!
Cama is looking to slow Jonsson down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cama.
Cama is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Cama shuts the power down on Jonsson. Lights out, game over! Cama is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pops Cama!
A relieved looking Pops Cama 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiruku Matah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madz Ladz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiruku Matah has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiruku Matah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Madz Ladz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matah gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matah works his way into full mount!
Ladz working to try and regain half guard.
Matah goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ladz is on top in guard.
Ladz lands a couple of digs.
Matah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ladz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladz preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ladz with a nice head shot there.
Ladz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matah 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.
Matah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ladz's guard.
Matah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matah is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ladz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ladz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matah has passed into side control.
Matah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ladz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matah is trying to get an arm triangle but Ladz is defending well.
Matah tries for a kimura but Ladz is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ladz can't do much from the bottom here.
Ladz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matah off and has taken his back!
Matah is trapped and Ladz is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matah looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Matah turns into Ladz and is now in his guard.
Matah looking to pass the guard.
Matah won't allow Ladz to sweep him here.
Matah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ladz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matah is looking for a kimura here.
Matah seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ladz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hiruku Matah!
Our winner, Hiruku Matah, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Fok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Valesquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fok comes into the arena with Para Salud blaring out of the sound system. Valesquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Ratamahatta" by Sepultura. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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141 lbs
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142 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Fok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Valesquez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valesquez avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Fok with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Fok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valesquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Fok or perhaps it was just good defense by Valesquez which made him look bad.
A slow jab from Valesquez misses its intended target.
Valesquez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valesquez leaves Fok with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valesquez tries to keep at a distance but Fok has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fok is trying to keep an underhook but Valesquez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Valesquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valesquez wants to advance to full mount but Fok doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fok 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fok pulls Valesquez in close to prevent any damage.
Valesquez slips nicely into half guard.
Valesquez is thwarting Fok's attempts to control the position.
Valesquez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fok defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fok wants to control but Valesquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valesquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fok is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Valesquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valesquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valesquez seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fok keeps working.
Fok is controlling Valesquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fok trying to control but Valesquez postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Valesquez trying to mount his opponent but Fok defends it.
Fok tries to roll over but Valesquez keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Valesquez sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fok pulls his head out easily.
Valesquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fok working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fok landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fok scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Valesquez taking some punishment here, with Fok in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Fok there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fok lands a nice short elbow.
Fok working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Valesquez gets back to full guard.
Valesquez has momentary wrist control but Fok slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fok throwing strikes but missing.
Fok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Fok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fok fails with the takedown
and Valesquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fok's guard.
Fok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valesquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Fok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valesquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valesquez moves into full mount! Fok won't be happy about that!
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!
Fok is working to get back to half guard.
Valesquez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fok has worked his arm free - good work by Fok!
Fok is looking for a sweep.
Valesquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fok has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valesquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fok wants to control but Valesquez postures up.
Valesquez advances nicely into full mount.
Fok regains half guard.
Valesquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fok sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fok wants to improve his position but Valesquez is controlling well.
Valesquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fok is just riding it out for now. Valesquez eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valesquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Fok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valesquez is working for a submission of some sort.
Valesquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez seems to be working for a kimura but Fok defends the submission attempt.
Fok manages to get to full guard.
Valesquez has gone for a leg lock! Fok slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valesquez's guard.
Valesquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Valesquez, not yet.
Fok postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valesquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valesquez has momentary wrist control but Fok slips an elbow through the middle.
Fok postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valesquez has momentary wrist control but Fok slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fok chips away with some ground and pound.
Fok lands a couple of elbows.
Valesquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fok throwing strikes from guard but Valesquez blocks nicely.
Valesquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fok landing some decent shots from guard.
Fok stopping the sweep attempt from Valesquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fabricio Valesquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fok shoots in and drives through. Valesquez sprawls well.
Fok rushes Valesquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fok has Valesquez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fok pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Valesquez tumbling to the mat - Fok dives into Valesquez's guard.
Valesquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fok's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valesquez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Valesquez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fok keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fok defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Valesquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fok is now in Valesquez's guard. A big mistake from Valesquez there, giving up the dominant position!
Valesquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fok lands a couple of elbows.
Valesquez trying to keep a closed guard but Fok is proving a slippery customer.
Fok landing some decent shots from guard.
Fok is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fok's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valesquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Fok is retaining full guard.
Fok wants to sweep but no luck.
Valesquez looking to pass the guard.
Fok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valesquez postures up.
Fok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valesquez trying to control from the bottom.
Valesquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valesquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fok is one step ahead there.
Fok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valesquez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fok!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fok can't escape the position.
Valesquez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fok is on top in guard.
Fok preventing the sweep.
Fok postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fok with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Valesquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Valesquez controls Fok momentarily but Fok frees himself.
Valesquez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fok!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fok working to try and regain half guard.
Valesquez swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Valesquez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Repomies (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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140 lbs
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144 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rauno Repomies!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repomies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Repomies.
A chopping leg kick lands by Repomies.
Repomies lands a head kick. Matthews smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Repomies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Repomies throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews swings for the body but Repomies moves out of range.
Matthews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Repomies.
Matthews tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Repomies throws a shot to the body.
Matthews takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Repomies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Repomies throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
Repomies lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews slips a jab from Repomies.
A bone on bone clash there as Matthews blocks the leg kick.
Repomies ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Repomies throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matthews's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Repomies, right into the meat.
That kick from Repomies tenderised Matthews's leg. Matthews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Repomies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Repomies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Repomies just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Repomies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews thows a body shot but no joy.
Repomies scores with a head kick. Matthews tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repomies throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews takes one on the button.
Repomies throws a quick inside leg kick.
Repomies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Repomies is looking to score with low kicks.
Repomies misses with a few strikes there.
Repomies tries a low kick but Matthews avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Repomies connects with a solid leg kick.
Repomies doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthews circles away.
Repomies with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Repomies connects with a jab.
Repomies throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Repomies.
Repomies throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies fails to land with a series of punches.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Repomies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Matthews blocks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Repomies.
Rauno Repomies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Repomies.
Repomies misses with a low kick as Matthews jumps back.
Repomies pushes Matthews away with a front kick.
Repomies scores with a leg kick.
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Repomies with a hook.
Repomies throws a leg kick
and Matthews counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Repomies.
A shot to the liver by Repomies. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matthews is out of range.
Repomies stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Repomies.
Repomies throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Repomies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Repomies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthews. That did some damage!
Repomies looks for the body kick but Matthews saw that one coming.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Repomies motions for Matthews to come forward. Repomies throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Repomies tries to work over Matthews's front leg with a kick but Matthews checks it.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Repomies dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Repomies looks for the body kick but Matthews saw that one coming.
Repomies throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matthews checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Repomies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Repomies motions for Matthews to come forward. Repomies throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Repomies lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matthews might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Repomies scores with a push kick.
Rauno Repomies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Repomies can pounce on him.
Repomies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthews. That did some damage!
Repomies throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Repomies.
Matthews avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Repomies scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Repomies lands but Matthews takes it in his stride.
Repomies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matthews checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Matthews blocks the leg kick.
Repomies tried to score with a low kick but Matthews checks it.
Matthews lands a right hook to the body.
Repomies lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Repomies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews slips a straight right by Repomies.
Repomies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Repomies lands with a nice combination. Matthews backs away looking to recover.
Repomies thumps Matthews with a low kick.
Repomies tries to score with a low kick but Matthews moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Repomies is predictable there
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Repomies moves away from the strike by Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repomies throws a low kick but Matthews moves out of range easily.
Repomies throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Repomies throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
A bone on bone clash there as Matthews blocks the leg kick.
Repomies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Repomies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Repomies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Repomies does no damage.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Repomies.
Repomies lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matthews's sensitive parts.
Repomies is looking to chop away at Matthews's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matthews checks a leg kick.
Matthews loads up on a big right hand but Repomies slips the punch.
Repomies throws a head kick that half lands.
Repomies fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matthews checks it well.
Repomies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick from Repomies misses.
Matthews scores with a shot to the body.
Repomies throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Repomies.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Repomies's shoulder, as Repomies tries to avoid the shot.
Repomies is looking to slow Matthews down with leg kicks.
Repomies lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Repomies throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Repomies.
Matthews throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Repomies throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Repomies.
Repomies throws a leg kick that misses.
Repomies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Repomies scoring well with a low kick there.
Repomies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Repomies moves to clinch but Matthews breaks away
and Matthews counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Repomies tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Repomies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Repomies.
Repomies throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
Repomies throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Repomies.
Repomies lands with a kick to the temple. Matthews shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Repomies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Repomies throws a front kick that sends Matthews stumbling back into the cage.
Repomies lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Repomies throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Repomies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Repomies looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Repomies misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Repomies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews gets tackled into the cage by Repomies. Repomies maintains the clinch.
Repomies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Repomies throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
Repomies with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Repomies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Repomies, right into the meat.
Repomies tries to score with a low kick but Matthews moves his leg out of the way.
Repomies throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matthews misses with a two punch combination.
Repomies swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Repomies. Those never looked like landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Repomies as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repomies pushes Matthews away with a front kick.
Repomies looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Repomies cracks Matthews with a good jab.
Repomies misses with a low kick.
Repomies pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matthews is out of range and Repomies settles back down.
Repomies throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Repomies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Repomies catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Repomies throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews checks a low kick from Repomies.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Repomies avoids nicely.
Repomies tried to score with a low kick but Matthews checks it.
Repomies has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Repomies as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Repomies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Repomies lands a head kick. Matthews smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matthews moves out of range as Repomies throws a body kick.
Repomies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Repomies fakes the leg kick and cracks Matthews in the body.
Repomies scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Repomies.
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Repomies can pounce on him.
Matthews scores with a hook.
Repomies throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Repomies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Repomies does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Repomies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies slips under a jab from Matthews.
Michael Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Repomies pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matthews is out of range and Repomies settles back down.
Rauno Repomies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Repomies is looking to slow Matthews down with leg kicks.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Repomies moved out of range.
Repomies misses with a low kick.
Repomies misses with an attempted mid kick.
Repomies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Repomies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Repomies shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Repomies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Repomies lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Repomies throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
A combination from Matthews does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rauno Repomies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Repomies has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauno Repomies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Inigo Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Wyrm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast - Tech N9ne. Wyrm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't Tread by Damn Yankees. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
150 lbs
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28
156 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Inigo Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Winston Wyrm!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wyrm blocks the body kick.
Wyrm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerra is looking to clinch.
Wyrm lands a high kick!
Guerra throws a head kick but Wyrm moves out of range.
Guerra just misses with a punch to the body.
Wyrm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Guerra tries to sprawl but Wyrm drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Guerra is looking to control Wyrm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guerra avoid being mounted?
Wyrm is trying to work for a kimura but Guerra is defending well.
Wyrm thows a huge punch but Guerra dodges it nicely.
Wyrm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wyrm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra is looking for a sweep. Wyrm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wyrm is nestled in close to Guerra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wyrm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guerra regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wyrm.
Wyrm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wyrm wants to pass the guard but Guerra is keeping the position.
Guerra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wyrm throws a big elbow that misses.
Wyrm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guerra is keeping the position for now.
Wyrm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wyrm wants to control from the top but Guerra keeps moving.
Guerra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wyrm!
Wyrm regains half guard.
Wyrm gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyrm is trying to control the position but Guerra postures up.
Wyrm working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guerra has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm is staying active underneath Guerra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wyrm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Guerra prevents Wyrm from improving his position.
Wyrm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wyrm is pressing down on Guerra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm keeping full guard, as Guerra tries to pass.
Guerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyrm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerra stopping the sweep attempt from Wyrm.
Guerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyrm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyrm working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guerra has passed into half guard!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyrm has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Guerra escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Guerra!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Wyrm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guerra closes the distance and pushes Wyrm back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Guerra.
Wyrm managing to block the knees to the body from Guerra.
Good body shot from Guerra.
Wyrm breaks the clinch.
Guerra throws a series of punches but Wyrm moves out of range.
Wyrm drives through with a takedown into Guerra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Guerra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guerra can't keep his opponent in guard - Wyrm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wyrm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guerra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Guerra manages to get to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Guerra 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 one minute gone in the round.
Guerra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wyrm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wyrm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wyrm advances position into side control!
Wyrm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winston Wyrm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guerra defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wyrm is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wyrm goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guerra has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wyrm but great work by Guerra.
Wyrm is looking to regain half guard here but Guerra keeps moving and retains side control.
Guerra advances to mount.
Wyrm gets back to half guard.
Wyrm is trying to get back to full guard.
Guerra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wyrm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wyrm is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm looking for submissions off his back.
Wyrm trying to get back to full guard but Guerra takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wyrm regains half guard.
Guerra tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wyrm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wyrm is just riding it out for now. Guerra eventually gives up the hold.
Wyrm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guerra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyrm is looking to control Guerra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wyrm avoid being mounted?
Wyrm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Winston Wyrm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Wyrm tries a head kick but it misses.
Guerra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wyrm.
Guerra misses with a body kick.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wyrm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyrm. Guerra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyrm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guerra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wyrm in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wyrm wants to control but Guerra is keeping him busy.
Guerra manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wyrm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wyrm trying to control from Guerra's half guard. Guerra has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wyrm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrm has gone for a leg lock! Guerra slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wyrm's guard.
Guerra forces his way into half guard.
Wyrm is looking for a sweep. Guerra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wyrm looking for a kimura from the bottom but Guerra passes into side control!
Wyrm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Guerra's best efforts.
Inigo Guerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra prevents Wyrm from improving his position.
Guerra trying to work for an americana but Wyrm has managed to regain full guard.
Wyrm is looking for a triangle but Guerra pushes his legs off easily.
Wyrm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wyrm looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Guerra passes into half guard.
Wyrm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wyrm regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Guerra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm is trying to hold Guerra in close to prevent damage but Guerra has managed to pass into half guard.
Wyrm wants to improve his position but Guerra is controlling well.
Wyrm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wyrm.
Wyrm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guerra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm is looking for a triangle here but Guerra uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Winston Wyrm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wyrm managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Guerra.
The strikes coming from Guerra are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wyrm tries to buck Guerra off but Guerra is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wyrm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Wyrm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wyrm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Wyrm!
Winston Wyrm bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fort Minor-Remember The Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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171 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutten connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Rutten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rutten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz avoiding damage as Rutten throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rutten.
Rutten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rutten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutten tries to clinch up.
Rutten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Rutten avoids it well.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutten. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutten works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Rutten clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Rutten has him pressed against the cage.
Rutten lands a left hand.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Rutten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Rutten has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Rutten dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rutten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rutten is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rutten is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Rutten is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rutten is working for a submission of some sort.
Rutten lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten with the ground and pound but Diaz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rutten throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rutten looking to control.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Rutten blocks nicely.
Rutten 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Rutten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rutten is controlling him.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.
Rutten must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rutten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Rutten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Rutten counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rutten.
Taz Rutten has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rutten is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rutten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rutten throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Rutten tries to pass.
Rutten engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rutten throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz 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.
Rutten sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rutten wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Rutten wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rutten working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rutten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Rutten is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Rutten preventing the sweep.
Rutten sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Taz Rutten was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Rutten.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot lands for Rutten.
Diaz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutten lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Diaz - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Rutten!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz Rutten!
An out of breath Taz Rutten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Po Panda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tulppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas. Tulppu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roy Jones Jr - Can't Be Touched. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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29
300 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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300 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Po Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Tulppu!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulppu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda.
Tulppu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tulppu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Panda works his way into full mount!
Panda looking to ground and pound but Tulppu is blocking nicely.
BOOM! Panda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Teppo Tulppu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Panda throws a strike there. Tulppu manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Panda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulppu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panda.
Panda lands with a punch from half guard.
Panda 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.
Panda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Panda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tulppu trying to control but Panda postures up.
Panda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tulppu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Panda.
Panda throwing strikes but missing.
Panda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda wants to control but Tulppu is keeping him busy.
Panda landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda laying and praying for a moment but Tulppu takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tulppu is trying to maintain the position but Panda is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulppu tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Panda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tulppu taking some punishment here, with Panda in his half guard.
Tulppu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panda.
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tulppu is trying to get back to full guard.
Tulppu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panda is looking to pass Tulppu's guard but actually Tulppu recovers to full guard.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulppu has momentary wrist control but Panda slips an elbow through the middle.
Tulppu 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tulppu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panda is looking to work some ground and pound but Tulppu has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panda postures up and lands a big shot to Tulppu's brow.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Po Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tulppu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Panda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tulppu pinned against the cage. Tulppu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Panda or perhaps it was just good defense by Tulppu which made him look bad.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Tulppu, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Tulppu against the cage but Tulppu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Po Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda takes a swing at Tulppu's ribcage but misses.
Tulppu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Tulppu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panda in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulppu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panda slips a straight right by Tulppu.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Panda shoots for a takedown but Tulppu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tulppu 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.
Tulppu missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Po Panda has been cut.
Tulppu misses with a body shot.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tulppu as he avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tulppu, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulppu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Panda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulppu misses with a double jab
and Panda counters with a straight right hand.
Panda shoots in and bounces Tulppu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses.
Tulppu trying to control the position.
Panda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Tulppu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tulppu pushes Panda off looking to stand but Panda dives back in and keeps control.
Panda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tulppu's head.
Panda thows a huge punch but Tulppu dodges it nicely.
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda working over Tulppu with some ground and pound. Tulppu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tulppu trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Panda thows a huge punch but Tulppu dodges it nicely.
Panda is pressing down on Tulppu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tulppu is holding on for now.
Panda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Panda looking to ground and pound but Tulppu is blocking nicely.
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 Po Panda will probably get the nod.
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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Panda scores with the left hand. Tulppu knows he should have avoided that one.
Tulppu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Panda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Panda arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Tulppu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Po Panda!
Po Panda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glover Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Le Rone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Rone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let The Bodies Hit The Floor - Drowning Pool. 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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34
215 lbs
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30
213 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
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Glover Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toby Le Rone!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida tries a head kick but it misses.
Almeida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Rone throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Almeida blocks the low kick.
Almeida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Almeida lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Le Rone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Le Rone keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida being controlled here momentarily.
Almeida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Almeida controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Le Rone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Le Rone slips under a jab from Almeida.
Almeida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Almeida.
Le Rone thumps Almeida with a low kick.
Almeida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Rone.
Le Rone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Almeida throws a leg kick but Le Rone checks it.
Toby Le Rone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le Rone connects with a right hand. Almeida shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Le Rone.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Almeida lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Le Rone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Le Rone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Le Rone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Le Rone wants to land a leg kick but Almeida is out of range.
Almeida misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almeida lands a jab.
Le Rone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Rone 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.
Almeida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Le Rone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Le Rone throws a body punch but Almeida moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Almeida.
Almeida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Le Rone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Almeida if he has to take too many more of those.
Le Rone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Rone misses with a hook.
Almeida lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Rone's head.
Le Rone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Rone sprawls well. Le Rone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Rone swats away the attempt to clinch by Almeida.
Almeida fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Le Rone to the ground. Almeida is now in Le Rone's guard.
Almeida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Le Rone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Almeida is controlling him.
Almeida looking to pass the guard.
Almeida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Le Rone's guard.
Le Rone manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Le Rone slips a straight right by Almeida.
Almeida throws a low kick but Le Rone moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Le Rone.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Rone. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Rone manages to avoid it.
Le Rone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Almeida 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.
Le Rone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Almeida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Almeida. That's going to slow Le Rone down.
A leg kick checked by Le Rone.
Almeida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Rone pinned against the cage. Le Rone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Rone throws a leg kick but Almeida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Almeida is looking to land body kicks.
Le Rone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toby Le Rone will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Almeida tries to clinch up.
Le Rone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Almeida slips under a jab from Le Rone.
Almeida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Le Rone checks it well.
Le Rone misses with a leg kick
and Almeida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Almeida.
Almeida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Le Rone keeps moving.
Almeida 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.
Le Rone looking to control.
Almeida throwing strikes from guard but Le Rone blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Almeida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Rone keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Le Rone 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 one minute gone in the round.
Le Rone is pulling down on Almeida's head. It's preventing any offense from Almeida, at least for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Le Rone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Almeida is out of range.
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Rone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Almeida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crunch! Le Rone slams his shin into Almeida's torso.
A lazy left from Le Rone finds it's target.
Almeida tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Rone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Almeida.
Almeida wants to clinch.
Le Rone cracks a nice hook into Almeida's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almeida lands a front kick.
Le Rone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Almeida throws a leg kick but Le Rone checks it.
Le Rone lands with a straight right. Almeida didn't see that one coming.
Le Rone feints and then cracks Almeida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Almeida down.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Le Rone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Le Rone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Le Rone.
Almeida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le Rone. Le Rone obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Almeida throws a shot from downtown. Le Rone moves away and avoids it.
Almeida throws a leg kick
and Le Rone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Almeida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Almeida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Le Rone's waist but Le Rone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almeida off to one side.
Le Rone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Almeida.
Glover Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida gets a takedown into half guard.
Le Rone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Le Rone trying to hold on to Almeida's head to control him but Almeida postures up.
Le Rone manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Le Rone throws out a leg kick but Almeida moves out of range and Le Rone only half commits.
Almeida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Le Rone misses with a head kick.
Almeida looks for the body kick but Le Rone saw that one coming.
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le Rone scores with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Le Rone as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Rone checks a leg kick.
Le Rone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Almeida has time to react.
Le Rone checks a leg kick.
Le Rone lands with a good body shot.
Almeida misses with a leg kick.
Almeida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Rone.
An inside leg kick lands from Le Rone.
Almeida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Le Rone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Rone takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
Almeida misses with a low kick as Le Rone jumps back.
Almeida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Rone connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Le Rone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Le Rone throws a push kick but Almeida slaps the foot to one side.
Toby Le Rone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Rone feints and then cracks Almeida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Almeida down.
Almeida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Le Rone is looking to slow Almeida down with leg kicks.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Le Rone tries to move into range but Almeida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Le Rone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Almeida's head backwards.
Almeida shoots for a takedown but Le Rone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Almeida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice jab there from Le Rone.
Le Rone throws a head kick that misses
and Almeida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida prevents Le Rone from improving his position.
Le Rone trying to hold on to Almeida's head to control him but Almeida postures up.
Almeida is looking for a kimura but Le Rone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Almeida to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to work for a kimura but Le Rone is defending well.
Le Rone pushes Almeida off and gets back to his feet.
Le Rone connects with a solid leg kick.
Le Rone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Almeida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Le Rone. Beautiful body shot.
Almeida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Almeida throws a low kick but Le Rone moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Le Rone coming out on top.
Almeida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Almeida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Le Rone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almeida cracks Le Rone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Glover Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Rone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A leg kick checked by Le Rone.
A left lands for Le Rone.
Le Rone swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Le Rone.
Almeida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Almeida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Le Rone counters with a big head kick but Almeida shrugs it off.
Le Rone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Rone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.
Le Rone throws a body kick that misses.
Almeida is looking to chop away at Le Rone's legs.
Almeida throws a low kick, looking for Le Rone's leg but Le Rone calmly moves out of range.
Le Rone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Rone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Almeida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Almeida with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Rone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Le Rone digs a good hook to Almeida's body.
Le Rone scores with a push kick.
Le Rone lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Rone stuns Almeida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Le Rone catches Almeida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Almeida will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice jab there from Le Rone.
Le Rone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Almeida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A chopping leg kick lands by Le Rone.
Le Rone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Rone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Le Rone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Le Rone scores with a jab. Almeida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Toby Le Rone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Le Rone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Le Rone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Le Rone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Le Rone.
Almeida on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Le Rone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Le Rone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Le Rone. That snapped Almeida's head back.
Almeida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Almeida.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Le Rone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Le Rone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Le Rone!
Our winner, Toby Le Rone, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Plexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langston comes into the arena with Al Kapone - You Ain't Stoppin Me blaring out of the sound system. Bobby Langston had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Langston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Plexico!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston slips a straight right by Plexico.
Langston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Bobby Langston has been cut.
Langston lands a jab to Plexico's midsection.
Langston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Plexico wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Langston as Plexico tries to tie him up.
Langston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Langston misses with some punches.
Plexico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Langston misses with a punch on the inside.
Plexico blocks a body shot from Langston.
Plexico tries to throw a body punch but Langston avoids it by throwing Plexico back against the cage.
Langston tries a body shot but Plexico blocks it.
Plexico tries to work over Langston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Langston'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plexico.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plexico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Langston tries a body shot but Plexico blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Langston.
Langston misses with a body punch.
Plexico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plexico slows down the pace here.
Plexico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plexico.
Langston is trying to stall.
Langston misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langston scores with a shoulder strike.
Plexico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plexico misses with the head strike.
Plexico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plexico looks to land a left hand but Langston moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Langston.
Langston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plexico manages to avoid it.
Plexico avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Plexico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Plexico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plexico misses with a kick to the body.
Langston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Langston throws the kick towards the body but Plexico avoids it.
Langston throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Plexico misses the target.
Plexico tries to keep at a distance but Langston has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plexico.
Langston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plexico throws a series of punches but Langston avoids them all with ease.
Langston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plexico.
Plexico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Langston manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Plexico checks a leg kick.
Langston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Langston as he connects with a hook.
Langston tries to clinch up but Plexico circles away and keeps his distance.
Plexico looks to score with a jab to the body but Langston is just out of range.
Plexico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Langston.
Nice jab there from Langston.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plexico.
Langston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Langston lands a big head kick that sends Plexico tumbling to the mat! Langston takes a step backwards and waves Plexico back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Plexico is rocked!
It looks like Lukasz Plexico has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plexico keeps the fight on the outside.
Plexico is still on wobbly legs! Can Langston finish him?
Langston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plexico.
Langston cracks Plexico with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Plexico tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Langston pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Plexico is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Langston!
Bobby Langston retains his super heavyweight title!
Bobby Langston was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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