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RYZE 40: Beautiful Death PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaname Tosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaname Tosen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Caballero!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caballero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Tosen.
Caballero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caballero scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tosen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tosen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caballero can pounce on him.
Caballero has Tosen up against the cage in a clinch.
Caballero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tosen.
Caballero tries to throw a body punch but Tosen avoids it by throwing Caballero back against the cage.
Tosen looking to stall.
Tosen jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caballero defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen has his foot on Caballero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caballero works his way back into a safe position though.
Caballero stays in close to Tosen's body and controls the position.
Caballero wants to stand but Tosen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Caballero is fighting to break Tosen's control of his arms but Tosen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero wants to get up but he can't break Tosen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Caballero trying to control but Tosen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Caballero.
Tosen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Caballero wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caballero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab by Caballero.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caballero. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Caballero coming out on top.
Caballero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tosen.
Caballero tries a low kick but Tosen avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tosen.
Caballero instigates a clinch.
Tosen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caballero digs a right hand into Tosen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tosen's gas tank.
Caballero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tosen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tosen struggles to land a body shot inside as Caballero controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caballero missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caballero landing knees to the body.
Tosen misses with some punches.
Caballero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tosen has picked Caballero up - he's going for a ride! Tosen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tosen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caballero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tosen stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Caballero dominated that round.
That's time! Tosen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Caballero lands a head kick. Tosen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tosen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tosen scores with a takedown into Caballero's guard.
Caballero keeping full guard, as Tosen tries to pass.
Tosen trying to control the position from guard on top but Caballero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caballero managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kaname Tosen just wasn't active enough.
Tosen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosen blocks a head kick by Caballero.
Kaname Tosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caballero connects with a leg kick. Tosen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Caballero throws a looping overhand right but Tosen ducks down to avoid it.
Tosen takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Caballero keeps the fight on the outside.
Tosen tries to clinch but Caballero moves out of range.
Caballero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Caballero misses.
Tosen clinches up against the cage.
Caballero lands an elbow inside that Tosen shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tosen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caballero missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Tosen.
Tosen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tosen stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero working aggressively here.
Tosen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tosen avoiding damage as Caballero throws knees to the body.
Caballero trying to land knees to the body.
Caballero with a knee to the head.
Caballero trying to land knees to the body.
Caballero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Caballero trying to land knees to the body.
Caballero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tosen backwards.
Caballero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tosen is defending well for now.
Caballero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tosen avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caballero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tosen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tosen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tosen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Caballero pulls his leg out and moves away.
A good leg kick by Caballero.
Caballero walks into a jab.
Tosen wants to clinch.
Caballero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tosen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tosen clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Caballero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tosen misses with a low kick.
David Caballero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tosen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tosen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Tosen blocks the low kick.
Tosen tries to clinch up.
Caballero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caballero throws a push kick but Tosen slaps the foot to one side.
Caballero looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosen is just out of range.
Tosen misses with a wild combination.
Caballero slips a straight right by Tosen.
Tosen throws a head kick that misses.
Tosen throws the kick towards the body but Caballero avoids it.
Caballero tries to clinch there but Tosen circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero tries to clinch but Tosen moves out of range.
David Caballero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tosen connects with a body shot.
Caballero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tosen misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Caballero.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tosen.
Tosen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tosen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caballero looks to land a left hand but Tosen moved out of range nicely.
Caballero checks a leg kick.
Tosen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caballero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tosen wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Tosen finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosen throws a head kick that misses
and Caballero moves into the clinch.
Tosen dodges an elbow strike from Caballero.
Tosen tries a body shot but Caballero blocks it.
Tosen breaks the clinch.
Tosen wants to land a leg kick but Caballero is out of range.
Tosen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tosen throws a low kick, looking for Caballero's leg but Caballero calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tosen misses with a hook.
Tosen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caballero.
Tosen tries to clinch but Caballero moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tosen is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Tosen.
Caballero slaps away a takedown attempt from Tosen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caballero.
Tosen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caballero avoids it really well and circles away.
Caballero thumps Tosen with a low kick.
Caballero works the jab nicely.
Kaname Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tosen is looking to clinch.
Caballero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tosen's head backwards.
Caballero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tosen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Caballero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tosen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caballero counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tosen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Caballero clinches up with Tosen and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tosen.
Caballero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tosen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Caballero tries to land knees in the clinch but Tosen avoids the damage to the body.
David Caballero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
David Caballero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Caballero.
Caballero blocks a body shot from Tosen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tosen throws a head punch that misses.
Caballero blocks a body shot from Tosen.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Caballero.
I've got Caballero 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Caballero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eye Phone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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167 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eye Phone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DeAngelo Suggs!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Suggs.
Suggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Eye Phone has been cut.
Phone drives through with a takedown into 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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Phone trying to control the position from guard on top but Suggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suggs is keeping the position for now.
Phone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Suggs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Suggs has escaped and now he's on top!
Phone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phone wants to sweep here but Suggs controlling him for the moment.
Phone is working hard here to advance position.
Suggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Phone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suggs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Phone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suggs is one step ahead there.
Phone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phone can't keep his opponent in guard - Suggs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suggs prevents Phone from improving his position.
Phone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suggs is looking to advance position but Phone won't allow it.
Phone is looking for a sweep. Suggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phone regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs preventing the sweep.
Phone is looking for a triangle but Suggs pushes his legs off easily.
Suggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Phone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phone working for a triangle but Suggs defends it easily.
Suggs trying to control but Phone is working from the bottom.
Phone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phone has his foot on Suggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Phone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suggs defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phone keeping moving, preventing Suggs from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phone working for submissions but it's allowed Suggs to get to half guard.
Phone is not content to let Suggs control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suggs pulls his head out easily.
Phone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eye Phone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eye Phone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Suggs lands a high kick!
Suggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phone.
Suggs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Suggs misses with a head kick.
Phone misses with the combination.
Phone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phone gets a double leg takedown into Suggs's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Suggs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phone has Suggs in his guard.
Phone working for a triangle but Suggs defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suggs preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suggs is aware though and is defending well.
Suggs preventing the sweep.
Suggs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phone's guard.
Suggs is looking to advance position but Phone won't allow it.
Phone wants to improve his position but Suggs is controlling well.
Suggs is pressing down on Phone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phone is holding on for now.
Suggs moves nicely into side control.
Suggs tries to stand but Phone is controlling his head.
Suggs slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suggs is looking to take a break and control but Phone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eye Phone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phone is trying to get back to half guard.
Phone wants to get back to his feet.
Suggs is looking to take a break and control but Phone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suggs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Phone is looking for a kimura here.
Suggs is staying active underneath Phone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suggs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phone.
Suggs trying to control but Phone postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs is defending against the submission attempts here by Phone.
Phone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suggs is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suggs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Phone is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeAngelo Suggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eye Phone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Phone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suggs sprawls well. Suggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phone gets slowly back to his feet.
Phone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suggs counters with a nice leg kick.
Suggs lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Suggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phone throws a nice looking combination but Suggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suggs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phone closes the distance and clinches up with Suggs, looking for a takedown. Phone pushes Suggs against the cage but Suggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phone 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.
Suggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Suggs.
Suggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Phone's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suggs.
Suggs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Phone shoots in for a takedown but Suggs shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eye Phone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suggs lands a leg kick that knocks Phone off balance momentarily.
Suggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phone is rocked!
Suggs thumps Phone with a low kick.
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!
Suggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suggs.
Suggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suggs with a hook.
Oh Phone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phone seems to have got his legs back now.
Suggs connects with a crisp jab.
BOOM! Suggs lands a beautiful left hook that drops Phone. Phone tries to recover but Suggs is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Phone lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeAngelo Suggs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Chad Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanders off to one side.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanders pinned against the cage. Sanders gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanders.
Sanders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cruz laying and praying for a moment but Sanders takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Sanders is working away.
Cruz stops Sanders from getting back to his feet.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working.
Cruz passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanders tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cruz throws a strike aimed at the side of Sanders's head but Sanders avoids it well.
Cruz landing a few strikes.
Sanders is trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanders down.
Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanders, who protects the arm well.
Cruz happy to just control the position for now.
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanders is avoiding damage well.
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanders is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sanders!
Cruz lands with some strikes.
Cruz controlling from mount.
Sanders in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cruz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sanders is now in Cruz's guard. A big mistake from Cruz there, giving up the dominant position!
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.
Sanders prevents Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanders clinches up against the cage.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanders tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cruz moves into full mount! Sanders won't be happy about that!
Cruz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz lands a couple of good shots and Sanders has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cruz controlling the positon.
Sanders is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sanders defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Can Sanders hold on?! Cruz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cruz tries to get the hooks in deep but Sanders pushed the leg off.
Cruz working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz punches Sanders on the ear.
Cruz tightening his grip on Sanders, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cruz controlling the positon.
Chad Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanders defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sanders trying to get back to his feet but Cruz is in full control for now.
Cruz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sanders has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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!
Cruz has Sanders flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz keeps control of the position easily here as Sanders tries to buck him off.
Sanders defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cruz's arms.
Cruz throwing sloppy strikes.
Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz is punishing Sanders with some ground and pound.
Sanders preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cruz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanders looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Cruz dominated that second round.
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!
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Sanders is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanders down to the mat. Sanders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanders slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Sanders tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Chad Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Sanders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanders clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanders is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanders down to the mat. Sanders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Sanders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sanders still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sanders has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanders wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanders is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Sanders defends it.
Cruz 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Cruz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Forbes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
and Shadow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Edward Forbes has been cut.
Forbes tries to sprawl but Shadow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shadow is looking to take a break and control but Forbes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shadow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shadow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Forbes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Forbes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shadow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow prevents Forbes from improving his position.
Shadow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shadow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shadow is working for a kimura but Forbes is defending it quite comfortably.
Shadow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Shadow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forbes keeps working.
Shadow is working for a kimura but Forbes is defending it quite comfortably.
Shadow drops an elbow to the side of Forbes's head.
Shadow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shadow is looking to advance position but Forbes won't allow it.
Forbes is trying to stand back up but Shadow is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shadow 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.
Shadow controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Forbes taking some punishment here, with Shadow in his half guard.
Shadow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Forbes's head.
Shadow is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Forbes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shadow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shadow content just to control the position here.
Shadow 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shadow scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Forbes?
The referee warns Forbes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shadow scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shadow controlling the position easily from mount.
Shadow lands with some strikes.
Forbes is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shadow controlling from the full mount.
Forbes taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Shadow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Forbes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Forbes misses with a two punch combination.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Shadow! Forbes is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Shadow!
In his post fight interview, Bill Shadow started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Brazilian Anthem as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that John Jamison has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Jamison seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Jamison is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Jamison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jamison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jamison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jamison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jamison postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Jamison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamison wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Gracie has his foot on Jamison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamison works his way back into a safe position though.
Jamison trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Jamison chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Jamison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jamison chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison connects with a couple of short punches.
Jamison controlling from the top position.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jamison's guard.
Jamison wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Jamison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamison trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Jamison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Jamison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jamison can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Jamison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jamison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Jamison is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jamison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jamison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Jamison is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Jamison regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jamison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jamison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamison is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
John Jamison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jamison postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jamison is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Jamison scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie tries to escape but Jamison is in control.
Jamison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Jamison working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Jamison looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jamison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jamison lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jamison trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Jamison lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie tries to escape but Jamison is in control.
Jamison landing strikes.
Check out the look on Jamison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jamison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jamison is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is pressing down on Jamison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jamison trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Jamison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Jamison defends it easily.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Jamison slips an elbow through the middle.
Jamison passes into half guard.
Gracie has hold of Jamison's hands but Jamison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Jamison is controlling him
Jamison lands strikes from half guard.
Jamison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jamison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jamison is looking for a kimura here.
Jamison moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.
Jamison prevents Gracie from escaping the position.
Jamison scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gracie to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jamison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie regains half guard.
Jamison passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamison has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gracie's face.
Gracie wants to hold on but Jamison pushes him away.
Jamison has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jamison working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamison wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jamison dominated that second round.
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!
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jamison finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Jamison lands a body shot.
Jamison drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jamison defends well.
Jamison landing some decent shots from guard.
Jamison prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Jamison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie wants to stand but Jamison is controlling the position.
Jamison postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Jamison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Jamison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jamison has passed into half guard!
Gracie has hold of Jamison's hands but Jamison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Jamison is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jamison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Jamison is controlling him well.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Jamison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie has hold of Jamison's hands but Jamison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thiago Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jamison stops Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Jamison is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jamison is trying for a kimura here. Gracie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jamison wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Jamison!
John Jamison thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Condit 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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186 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Condit!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher staying out of range there.
Condit ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Butcher throws a jab when Condit was well out of range.
Butcher thows a body shot but no joy.
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Condit is just out of range.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Condit.
Dan Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher misses the shot to the body.
Butcher lands with a shot to the body.
Butcher lands a nice hook to Condit's body. Condit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Condit drops his hands momentarily and Butcher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Butcher misses the jab.
Butcher works the jab nicely.
Butcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Condit off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Butcher there.
Condit is rocked!
Condit lands a body shot.
Condit is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher throws a hook but Condit blocks it.
Butcher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Condit seems to have recovered his senses.
Butcher works the jab nicely.
Butcher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Condit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butcher.
The fight stays on the outside here - Condit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butcher feints and then cracks Condit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Condit down.
Butcher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Condit's calf.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Condit checks it.
Condit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Butcher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit slips a straight right by Butcher.
Butcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butcher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Condit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Butcher's knee momentarily.
Condit blocks a leg kick.
Condit looks to land a body kick but Butcher moved away.
Butcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Condit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Condit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Butcher.
Butcher moves out of range of the leg kick from Condit.
Butcher lands with a good body shot.
Butcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Condit on the side of the head.
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Condit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Condit walks into a stiff left hand from Butcher.
Butcher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch lands to the side of Condit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Butcher throws a leg kick that misses.
Butcher connects with a solid leg kick.
Condit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher lands a left and a right that send Condit crashing to the mat, dazed. Butcher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Condit
and Butcher scores with a counter punch that sends Condit to the canvas! Butcher smells blood - he's punishing Condit with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Condit has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Butcher!
Dan Butcher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Garvey Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garvey Huey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jeru The Damaja - You Can't Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix). Ray Finkle has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Malcolm Garvey Huey's chin.
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22
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
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203 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Malcolm Garvey Huey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garvey Huey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garvey Huey slips a straight right by Finkle.
Finkle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ray Finkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garvey Huey shoots in and gets a takedown into Finkle's guard.
Garvey Huey stands and throws Finkle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Finkle is not content to let Garvey Huey control the position.
Garvey Huey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garvey Huey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finkle, who protects the arm well.
Garvey Huey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finkle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle is not content to let Garvey Huey control the position.
Garvey Huey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Finkle is looking for a sweep.
Garvey Huey trying to control the action but Finkle is working from the bottom.
Garvey Huey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finkle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garvey Huey working the strikes but Finkle uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey trying to pass the guard but Finkle defending well.
Garvey Huey wants to work for an arm triangle but Finkle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garvey Huey is keen to just control but Finkle is a slippery customer.
Finkle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finkle keeping moving, preventing Garvey Huey from controlling successfully.
Finkle is trying to keep Garvey Huey in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey looking to sit in guard and control but Finkle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garvey Huey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Finkle!
Garvey Huey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Garvey Huey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garvey Huey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finkle.
Finkle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garvey Huey manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finkle.
Garvey Huey moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garvey Huey is defended easily by Finkle.
Garvey Huey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finkle as he jumps to the side.
Garvey Huey blocks a jab.
Finkle misses with a hook. Garvey Huey ducked under it nicely.
Garvey Huey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Garvey Huey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid body kick from Finkle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey Huey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finkle.
Finkle misses the shot to the body.
Garvey Huey avoids the body shot from Finkle.
Garvey Huey moves out of range as Finkle strikes.
A shot to the body from Finkle misses
and Garvey Huey counters with a straight right hand.
Finkle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garvey Huey is out of range.
Finkle lands a head shot.
Garvey Huey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finkle.
Garvey Huey fails with a takedown attempt.
Garvey Huey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garvey Huey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finkle lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garvey Huey.
Finkle misses with an uppercut. Garvey Huey saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Finkle.
Finkle misses with a low kick.
Garvey Huey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garvey Huey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Finkle avoids it really well and circles away.
Garvey Huey misses with a looping right.
Garvey Huey shoots in and gets a takedown into Finkle's guard.
Finkle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garvey Huey pushes down on Finkle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finkle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garvey Huey.
Garvey Huey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finkle is just riding it out for now. Garvey Huey eventually gives up the hold.
Garvey Huey 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey seems to be working for a kimura but Finkle defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Finkle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finkle 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 Garvey Huey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garvey Huey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garvey Huey blocks the body kick.
Finkle blocks a jab.
Finkle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck for Garvey Huey with that takedown attempt.
Garvey Huey moves away from the strike by Finkle.
Finkle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finkle has managed to clinch.
Finkle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garvey Huey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finkle.
Finkle tries to work over Garvey Huey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finkle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garvey Huey's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey Huey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Finkle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garvey Huey blocks the elbow strike.
Garvey Huey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finkle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Garvey Huey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finkle throws a head punch that misses.
Garvey Huey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finkle walks away with a smile on his face. Garvey Huey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finkle.
Garvey Huey shoots in for a takedown but Finkle shows good takedown defense.
Finkle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garvey Huey if he has to take too many more of those.
Finkle misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finkle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garvey Huey blocks the body kick.
Finkle misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Finkle.
Garvey Huey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finkle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle swings for the body but Garvey Huey moves out of range.
Finkle misses with a left hand
and Garvey Huey counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Finkle keeping moving, preventing Garvey Huey from controlling successfully.
Garvey Huey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finkle is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garvey Huey looking to sit in guard and control but Finkle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Finkle is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Finkle trying to control but Garvey Huey is working from the bottom.
Finkle is looking to work some ground and pound but Garvey Huey has wrist control.
Garvey Huey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finkle defends it easily.
Finkle controlling from the top position.
Garvey Huey looking to control.
Finkle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garvey Huey is looking for a triangle but Finkle pushes his legs off easily.
Finkle content to stall in guard here.
Finkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Garvey Huey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ray Finkle hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Garvey Huey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garvey Huey slips a straight right by Finkle.
Finkle connects with a leg kick. Garvey Huey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finkle tries to clinch but Garvey Huey is having none of it.
Garvey Huey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkle throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Finkle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finkle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Finkle!
After winning the bout, Ray Finkle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dusan Kikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grizzly Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grizzly Adams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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143 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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135 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dusan Kikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grizzly Adams!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Adams walks into a stiff left hand from Kikovic.
Kikovic jabs at Adams's body.
Kikovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adams takes a step back to recover.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Kikovic scores with a one two! Adams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Grizzly Adams has been cut.
Adams tries to clinch up but Kikovic circles away and keeps his distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kikovic - the referee stops the clock and Adams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kikovic. Adams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams tries to clinch but Kikovic moves away
and Kikovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kikovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kikovic connects with a body shot.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kikovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kikovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kikovic.
Kikovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
Kikovic lands with an overhand left.
Kikovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Kikovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams looks to clinch
and Kikovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Kikovic finish him?
Kikovic cracks Adams with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Adams tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kikovic pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Adams is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusan Kikovic!
Dusan Kikovic took some time post fight to say the following; 'i will kill you zyd'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haile Selassie I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demolition Man Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selassie I kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jah Army. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Haile Selassie I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demolition Man Randy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randy.
Selassie I throws a looping overhand right but Randy ducks down to avoid it.
Selassie I scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Selassie I misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Selassie I throws the kick towards the body but Randy avoids it.
Selassie I misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Selassie I throws out a loose jab but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Selassie I tries a head kick but it misses.
Randy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Randy wants to advance to full mount but Selassie I doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Selassie I tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy cracks Selassie I with a solid left hand.
Randy throws a big right hand that misses.
Randy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Randy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randy throws an elbow that misses. Selassie I uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randy's guard. Nice move by Selassie I!
Selassie I is pushing down on Randy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Randy is fighting to maintain full guard but Selassie I has managed to sneak the leg through.
Randy trying to control here.
Selassie I throwing shots but Randy is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy wants to get back to full guard.
Selassie I will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Selassie I is trying to control. Randy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy moves into full guard.
Selassie I stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Selassie I throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Selassie I manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randy is looking to pass into half guard but Selassie I pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Selassie I is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selassie I missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Randy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selassie I sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Randy trying to control from half guard but Selassie I is working away.
Selassie I looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Selassie I wants to improve his position but Randy is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Randy lands a nice short elbow.
Randy lands with a punch from half guard.
Selassie I looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Selassie I is looking to improve his position.
Randy is pressing down on Selassie I's thigh, looking to free his foot. Selassie I is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Selassie I wants to improve his position but Randy is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randy thows a huge punch but Selassie I dodges it nicely.
Randy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Selassie I makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Selassie I.
Randy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randy works over Selassie I with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randy preventing the sweep.
Randy throws an elbow that misses. Selassie I uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randy's guard. Nice move by Selassie I!
Randy looking for a sweep. Not yet Randy, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demolition Man Randy dominated that round.
That's time! Selassie I's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Selassie I misses with a head kick.
Selassie I moves out of range of the leg kick from Randy.
A telegraphed right hand from Selassie I misses the target.
Randy moves out of range of the body kick.
Randy tries for a takedown but Selassie I sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Selassie I looks to land a body kick but Randy moved away.
Selassie I scores with a head kick. Randy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Selassie I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randy.
Selassie I goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Randy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Selassie I manages to avoid it.
Selassie I thows a left - swing and a miss!
Selassie I catches Randy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selassie I throws a head kick that misses.
Randy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Randy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Selassie I defending well though.
Randy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Selassie I has managed to free his arm - good work.
Selassie I moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Randy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randy works over Selassie I with some ground and pound from guard.
Randy throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randy chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy wants to pass the guard but Selassie I is keeping the position.
Randy scoring with some ground and pound.
Randy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Randy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Selassie I 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.
Randy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Selassie I's head.
Randy landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randy stands up over Selassie I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Randy throws a big elbow that misses.
Randy working some strikes from top position.
Selassie I is rocked!
Randy arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Selassie I'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 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Demolition Man Randy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by DIE LIKE A ROCKSTAR. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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 London, Danny Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin counters with an inside leg kick.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gavin avoids it really well and circles away.
Gavin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown tries to bum rush Gavin with a series of wild strikes but Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Gavin slips a jab from Brown.
Gavin misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Gavin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brown to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gavin is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gavin is positioning himself well to prevent Brown advancing to mount.
Brown is looking to advance position but Gavin won't allow it.
Gavin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Gavin is working from the bottom.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown 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.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brown trying to control but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gavin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gavin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brown.
Brown wants to finish this one by submission but Gavin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brown.
Brown looking to control but Gavin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown landing strikes from the mount and Gavin is in trouble!
Gavin taking shots to the head.
Brown is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gavin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brown is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gavin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gavin!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Gavin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gavin manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Gavin's guard.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gavin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to control but Gavin is working from the bottom.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gavin throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Gavin misses.
Gavin stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Gavin shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gavin counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gavin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses with a left hand
enabling Gavin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Gavin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown throws a right hand that Gavin ducks under and follows up with a left that Gavin also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Gavin defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Brown.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Gavin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gavin defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gavin defends it nicely.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Gavin throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes one on the button.
Brown throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gavin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gavin wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gavin is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
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 Danny Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gavin connects with a crisp jab.
Jab from Brown.
Gavin scores with a decent looking hook.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Gavin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown misses with a hook.
Danny Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gavin swivels and escapes.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gavin avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown 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.
Gavin lands a jab to the nose.
Brown misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gavin swivels and escapes.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Danny Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gavin is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Gavin circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gavin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavin circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Gavin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Gavin feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Gavin sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
Brown throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gavin throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Gavin scores with a jab to the head.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Brown looks to land a combination but Gavin avoids it well.
Gavin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Gavin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gavin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown misses with a head shot. Gavin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gavin being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown passes Gavin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown trying to advance position but Gavin counters by regaining guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gavin holds on and takes a little breather.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gavin is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gavin thows a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gavin counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown jabs Gavin right on the nose. Gavin blinks but takes it well.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brown is keen to just control but Gavin is a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Gavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown passes to side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Gavin is working away.
Brown working the ground and pound but Gavin is defending the strikes.
Brown throwing strikes but Gavin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brown trying to control from half guard but Gavin is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gavin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Gavin.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gavin off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is looking for the choke from the back position but Gavin is controlling his hands well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brown is not going to allow Gavin to sit and survive in this position.
Gavin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brown gets his way!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brown had his way with Tommy Gavin in that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Brown tries to move into range but Gavin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gavin stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown tries for a takedown but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gavin moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin counters with a left to the body.
Brown misses with a hook
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gavin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and Gavin counters with a thumping low kick.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Gavin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gavin slips a jab from Brown.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gavin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gavin moves out of range.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Gavin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Gavin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown tries to clinch but Gavin moves out of range.
Brown lands with a hook. Gavin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gavin stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Gavin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gavin to the ground. Brown is now in Gavin's guard.
Gavin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
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!
Gavin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gavin, not yet.
Gavin trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brown!
Danny Brown retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Danny Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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