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IMMA Contenders 32 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Kheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goro Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kheen comes to the cage accompanied by You're Goin Down. Gracie has chosen Slaughtered by PANTERA as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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279 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Kheen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goro Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kheen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goro Gracie!
A relieved looking Goro Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Live Your Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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164 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerard Scott!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott tries to clinch
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scott pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Scott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
James tries to strike from the bottom.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scott tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
James working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
James landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott pushes James away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, James gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
James in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Scott on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Scott struggling a bit here.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott tries to escape but James is in control.
James wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Scott misses with a strike from the bottom.
James in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Scott is pushing James's head away, looking to escape. James manages to hold on to the position though.
James connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Scott some visible discomfort.
James scoring with punches from side control.
Scott is rocked!
Scott gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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!
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Scott is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Scott in real trouble here! The ref calls for Scott to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin James!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between New Tall Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Tall Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Heart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Heart's guard.
Heart looking to control but Guy passes into half guard.
Guy seems to be working for a kimura but Heart defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy tries to stand and escape but Heart is controlling the position.
Guy tries to pass to full mount but Heart defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Guy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heart's head.
Guy is working for a submission of some sort.
Heart is looking to control Guy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heart avoid being mounted?
Guy is looking to stall here but Heart recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy controlling from the top position.
Guy with a nice head shot there.
Guy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Heart is keeping the position.
Guy trying to control but Heart is working from the bottom.
Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heart is controlling Guy's posture.
Guy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of New Tall Guy.
Heart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Tall Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Heart's half guard.
Guy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guy 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.
Heart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guy throwing shots but Heart is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New Tall Guy 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.
Heart tries to sprawl but Guy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Guy looks to land a strike but Heart avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heart is keeping the position for now.
Guy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Guy trying to control but Heart is working from the bottom.
Guy passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guy is keen to just control but Heart is a slippery customer.
Guy wants to pass to mount but Heart is defending the position.
Heart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Heart's thigh. Heart counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Heart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heart is breathing heavily.
Guy throws a big right hand that misses.
Heart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guy is fighting to break Heart's control of his arms but Heart is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy looking to sit in guard and control but Heart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guy pushes a forearm under Heart's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Heart is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). New Tall Guy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McDonald's choice of entrance music: No Apologies. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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270 lbs
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278 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady motions for McDonald to come forward. Brady throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brady shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brady wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald keeping hold of Brady's head, controlling as best he can.
Brady is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, McDonald manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brady not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bobby Brady just wasn't active enough.
Brady stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brady.
Brady gets caught napping as McDonald dives in and scores a takedown. Brady manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brady is on top in guard.
Brady tries to stand but McDonald is controlling from the bottom.
Brady pushing down on McDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
It looks like Brady is going to stand back up.
Brady is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady tries to stand but can't do so whilst McDonald controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brady is working away from the top position though.
Brady is working for a submission of some sort.
Brady will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brady wants to stand but McDonald has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Brady looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brady wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brady pinned against the cage. Brady gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brady lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brady dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brady manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McDonald on his heels. He'll look to pass McDonald's guard now, I'm sure.
Brady wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brady has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald has momentary wrist control but Brady slips an elbow through the middle.
Brady would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brady slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Brady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Brady wants to stand but his hand is trapped. McDonald uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Brady wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brady wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brady passes into side control.
Brady in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brady tries to stand but McDonald is controlling his head.
McDonald seems a little lost for a moment, as Brady dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but Brady postures up.
Bobby Brady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brady wants to stand but McDonald has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brady would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brady dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brady misses with a head kick.
Brady cracks McDonald with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brady has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McDonald to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Brady. McDonald falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Brady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Brady!
Bobby Brady managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes to the cage accompanied by Carlton Dance Medley. Akiyama Shinichi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlton Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akiyama Shinichi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks misses with a body kick.
Shinichi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shinichi pushing down on Banks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shinichi prevents Banks from standing back up.
Banks is defending against the submission attempts here by Shinichi.
Banks is trying to stand back up but Shinichi is controlling him
Shinichi trying to control the action but Banks is working from the bottom.
Shinichi is looking for a kimura here.
Banks is not content to let Shinichi control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi seems to be looking for submissions.
Shinichi wants to pass to mount but Banks is defending the position.
Shinichi is looking for a kimura here.
Shinichi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shinichi stops Banks from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banks is trying to stand back up but Shinichi is controlling him
Shinichi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banks tries to get out of the position.
Shinichi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
Shinichi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banks is trying to stand back up but Shinichi is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shinichi is looking for a kimura but Banks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shinichi to get the leverage.
Banks is looking to get back to is feet but Shinichi passes into side control.
Shinichi is trying to get an arm triangle but Banks is defending well.
Shinichi tries to advance to mount but Banks denies him.
Shinichi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shinichi advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Banks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shinichi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape.
Shinichi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Banks is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinichi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Banks is squirming around, avoiding Shinichi's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akiyama Shinichi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Shinichi on that attempt.
Shinichi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banks is out of range and Shinichi settles back down.
Shinichi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shinichi tries to clinch up.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Banks throws a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shinichi.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiyama Shinichi.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shinichi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carlton Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shinichi shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banks to the ground. Shinichi is now in Banks's guard.
Shinichi is pushing down on Banks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banks is fighting to maintain full guard but Shinichi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banks is looking to escape.
Shinichi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shinichi.
Shinichi stops Banks from getting back to his feet.
Shinichi is trying to work for a kimura but Banks is defending well.
Shinichi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Banks reverses the position - he's now on top in Shinichi's guard.
Banks wants to stand but Shinichi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Banks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinichi on the ground.
Shinichi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Banks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Shinichi.
Shinichi has his hands on Banks's head, controlling the position.
Shinichi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlton Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks connects with a leg kick. Shinichi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shinichi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks clinches up against the cage.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shinichi takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Shinichi in his tracks for a moment.
Shinichi can't get the takedown.
Banks blocks an elbow strike from Shinichi.
Shinichi manages to pull guard.
Shinichi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks wants to stand but Shinichi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shinichi working a defensive guard here.
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 Carlton Banks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Banks moves into the clinch.
Shinichi takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Shinichi jumps guard but Banks stands there with Shinichi around his waist. Shinichi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Banks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shinichi is looking to control Banks's arms but Banks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shinichi has his back to the cage.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Shinichi tries to pull guard but Banks won't allow it.
Banks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shinichi.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Shinichi in his tracks for a moment.
Shinichi dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Shinichi fails to pull guard.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiyama Shinichi.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Shinichi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shinichi's defenses.
Shinichi blocks the elbow strike.
Shinichi looking to slow down the pace here.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
Shinichi has clasped his hands together around Banks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shinichi wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Shinichi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shinichi advances to mount.
Shinichi won't let Banks get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Banks is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Shinichi working for a guillotine from mount but Banks is in no mood to give up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinichi wants to control the pace but Banks is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shinichi trying to control but Banks is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks wants to try and get back to his feet.
Shinichi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shinichi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Banks can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinichi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akiyama Shinichi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shinichi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akiyama Shinichi!
Akiyama Shinichi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Truong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuka Antiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antiman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ly-o-lay-ale-loya. Jeremy Truong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nuka Antiman's chin.
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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Truong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nuka Antiman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truong misses with a looping right.
Truong connects with a crisp jab.
Antiman lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Antiman misses.
Truong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Truong.
Antiman fails to land with a series of punches.
Truong throws a series of punches but Antiman avoids them all with ease.
Truong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Truong throws a nice looking combination but Antiman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Antiman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Truong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antiman's waist but Antiman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Truong off to one side.
Truong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antiman.
Truong looks to land a combination but Antiman avoids it well.
Jeremy Truong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truong moves out of range of the leg kick from Antiman.
Truong dodges the punch combination from Antiman.
Truong with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Truong throws a series of punches but Antiman avoids them all with ease.
Antiman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Truong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Truong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antiman misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Truong.
Antiman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Truong misses the jab.
Truong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Truong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Antiman doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Antiman. Those never looked like landing.
Antiman tries to clinch up.
Truong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Truong looks to throw the jab but Antiman is out of range.
Antiman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Truong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truong misses with a straight left.
Truong just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antiman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Truong. Those never looked like landing.
Antiman scores with a sloppy right hand. Truong should have avoided that one.
Antiman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Antiman moves away from the strike by Truong.
Truong misses with a jab to the body
and Antiman counters with a left to the body.
Truong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Truong swings for the body but Antiman moves out of range.
Truong lands with a good body shot.
Truong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Truong avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Antiman.
Truong throws a right and a left that Antiman avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truong throws a series of punches but Antiman moves out of range.
Truong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antiman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Truong is looking to wear down Antiman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Antiman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Truong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antiman scores with a jab to the head.
Truong misses with a hook
and Antiman counters with a left and a right that stings Truong.
Antiman is looking to score with low kicks.
Truong fails with the takedown.
Antiman moves out of range of the body kick.
Truong looks to land a combination but Antiman avoids it well.
Antiman slaps away a takedown attempt from Truong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Truong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Truong is breathing heavily.
Truong misses with a hook
and Antiman counters with a leg kick.
Antiman misses with a low kick.
Antiman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truong misses with a looping left.
Antiman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Truong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antiman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Truong lands a body shot.
Truong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Antiman counters with a two punch combo.
Truong looks to throw the jab but Antiman is out of range.
Truong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antiman manages to avoid it.
Truong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Truong swats away the attempt to clinch by Antiman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Truong tries for a takedown but Antiman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Truong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Antiman counters by clinching up.
Antiman throws a punch but it's blocked by Truong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Truong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Truong takes a swing at Antiman's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Truong. Those never looked like landing.
Truong misses with the combination.
Truong misses with a hook.
Antiman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Truong misses with a body shot.
Truong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antiman.
Truong misses with a body punch
and Antiman counters with a nice uppercut.
Truong just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Truong.
Antiman clinches up with Truong and pushes him back against the cage.
Antiman trying to land knees to the body.
Antiman lands a hook that snaps the head of Truong backwards.
Truong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antiman is looking for a takedown.
Antiman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Antiman misses with some punches.
Antiman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Antiman looking to throw knees to the head but Truong is blocking nicely.
Antiman is working for takedown but Truong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Antiman prevents Truong from breaking the clinch.
Antiman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Truong's elbow.
Truong wants to break free but Antiman has control.
Antiman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Antiman fails to land.
Antiman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antiman swings wildly with an uppercut but Truong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antiman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jeremy Truong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuka Antiman.
Truong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Antiman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Antiman has a couple of punches blocked by Truong.
Truong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antiman swinging wildly here.
Truong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Truong lands with a right hand.
Truong misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truong dives in and grabs Antiman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Antiman pushes down on Truong's head and hops out.
Truong misses with a right hand
and Antiman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nuka Antiman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Antiman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Truong is out of range.
Antiman instigates a clinch.
Antiman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Antiman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Truong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Antiman is working for takedown but Truong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Antiman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Antiman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Truong is defending well.
Antiman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Truong is defending well.
Truong blocks an uppercut.
Antiman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Truong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Truong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Antiman has him pressed against the cage.
Antiman misses with some punches.
Antiman misses with the head strike.
Truong blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Truong.
Antiman throws a head punch that misses.
Antiman misses with a knee strike.
Antiman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antiman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antiman goes for a takedown attempt but Truong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Truong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antiman was well out of range. Poor timing from Truong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuka Antiman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Antiman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Antiman wants to slow Truong down by chopping away at his legs.
Truong just misses with a punch to the body.
Truong thuds a left hand into Antiman's body.
Antiman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Truong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Truong lands a nice looking body shot.
Truong missing with a left hand there. Antiman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Truong throws a lazy right hand but Antiman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Truong throws the kick towards the body but Antiman avoids it.
Truong throws a right hand that misses
and Antiman counters with a straight right hand.
Truong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antiman manages to avoid it.
A combination from Antiman does no damage.
Truong throws a body punch but Antiman moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Truong.
Truong swings for the body but Antiman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antiman slips a jab from Truong.
Antiman throws a body punch but Truong moves out of range.
Jeremy Truong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Truong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Truong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Truong thows a body shot but no joy.
Truong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Truong throws out a leg kick but Antiman moves out of range and Truong only half commits.
No joy there for Antiman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Antiman takes one on the button.
Truong throws a head kick that misses.
Truong swings for the body but Antiman moves out of range.
Antiman throws a shot to the body.
Truong swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antiman tries to bum rush Truong with a series of wild strikes but Truong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Truong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Antiman does no damage.
Truong looks to land a combination but Antiman avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antiman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Antiman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Truong swings widly with a right hand
and Antiman counters with a left and a right that stings Truong.
Truong works the jab nicely.
Truong misses with a series of wild punches.
Truong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Antiman is able to avoid easily.
Truong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Truong misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antiman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Antiman avoids the head kick by Truong.
A telegraphed right hand from Truong misses the target.
Antiman lands a really nice looking cross but Truong seems unphased.
Truong misses with the combination.
A jab from Truong misses.
Antiman gets a clinch.
Antiman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Antiman misses with a punch to the body.
Truong tries to break free but Antiman pushes him back against the cage.
Antiman throws a punch but it's blocked by Truong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antiman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Antiman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nuka Antiman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Truong is looking to break free of the clinch but Antiman has double underhooks.
Antiman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Antiman throws a punch but it's blocked by Truong.
Antiman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Antiman struggles to land a body shot inside as Truong controls his hands.
Antiman misses with the head strike.
Antiman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Truong or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antiman has Truong pressed against the cage, preventing Truong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Antiman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Truong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Truong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Truong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Basra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Payet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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23
168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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23
164 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Basra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Payet!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Basra. Beautiful body shot.
Payet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Basra misses with a low kick as Payet jumps back.
Basra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Payet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Basra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Basra defending well as Payet loads up on a big left hand.
Payet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Basra.
Payet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Basra.
Basra tries to keep at a distance but Payet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Basra can't find room to land a body shot as Payet controls the action.
Basra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payet.
Basra misses with a punch to the body.
Payet tries a body shot but Basra blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basra lands an uppercut.
Payet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Basra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Payet misses with a punch to the body.
Basra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Basra prevents a body shot from Payet.
Basra pressing his opponent against the cage.
Basra breaks the clinch.
Payet blocks a leg kick.
Payet avoids a kick to the body.
Basra throws a leg kick but Payet moved away.
Payet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Basra thows a body shot but no joy.
Basra misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Basra. That's going to slow Payet down.
Payet throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Payet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Basra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payet.
Payet misses with a few strikes there.
Payet tries to clinch but Basra moves out of range.
Payet checks a low kick from Basra.
Payet blocks a head kick by Basra.
Basra just misses with a punch to the body.
Payet takes one to the chin there.
Basra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Basra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Basra throws a head kick but Payet moves out of range.
Payet lands a really nice looking cross but Basra seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payet wants to clinch.
Payet throws a shot from downtown. Basra moves away and avoids it.
Payet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Basra connects with a solid leg kick.
Payet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Basra is looking to wear down Payet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Basra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Basra tries a head kick but it misses.
Basra scores with a head kick. Payet tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Basra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Basra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Basra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payet throws the left hand but Basra avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payet moves out of range of the body kick from Basra.
Basra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Basra throws a leg kick but Payet checks it.
Basra connects with a leg kick. Payet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Basra.
Basra keeps the fight on the outside.
Basra jabs at Payet's body.
Basra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Basra throws a head kick but Payet moves out of range.
Basra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Basra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Basra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payet misses the jab.
Payet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Basra. Basra obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Basra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Basra connects with an inside leg kick.
Payet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basra moves away.
Basra connects with a body shot.
A big left from Payet misses.
Basra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payet.
Basra misses with a body kick.
Basra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payet was well out of range. Poor timing from Basra.
Ali Basra is winning the standup battle so far.
Payet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basra manages to avoid it.
Basra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basra misses with a low kick.
Payet wants to clinch.
Payet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Basra tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali Basra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basra looks to land a body kick but Payet moved away.
Basra throws a body kick that misses
and Payet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Payet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Basra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payet throws a hook to the side of Basra's head but Basra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Basra takes a swing at Payet's ribcage but misses.
Payet throws a big shot that misses.
Basra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Payet has time to react.
Basra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Basra throws a leg kick
and Payet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payet doesn't manage to clinch there - Basra circles away.
Payet looks to land a combination but Basra avoids it well.
Basra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payet's sensitive parts.
Basra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Payet throws a nice looking combination but Basra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payet misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payet throws a big shot that misses.
Payet tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Basra throws a head kick but Payet moves out of range.
Basra connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payet. Basra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Basra throws a right hand that Payet ducks under and follows up with a left that Payet also avoids with ease.
Payet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Basra doesn't seem bothered though.
Payet tries to clinch up.
Payet 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.
Payet blocks a head kick by Basra.
Basra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Basra misses
and Payet counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Basra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Payet looks to land a left hand but Basra moved out of range nicely.
Basra clobbers Payet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Payet is looking to clinch.
Jonathan Payet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Basra connects with a high kick.
Basra misses with a wild body shot.
Basra throws a leg kick that misses.
Payet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basra.
Payet tries to clinch but Basra moves out of range.
Payet scores with a hook.
Basra throws the kick towards the body but Payet avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payet looks to score with a jab to the body but Basra is just out of range.
Payet drops his hands momentarily and Basra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Basra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Basra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payet's sensitive parts.
Payet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payet misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Payet.
Basra blocking some punches.
Basra pressing his opponent against the cage.
Payet has a couple of punches blocked by Basra.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payet as Basra tries to tie him up.
Basra blocks a body shot from Payet.
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 Ali Basra will probably get the nod.
That's time! Basra'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!
Basra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Basra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Basra misses.
Basra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basra.
Basra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Payet misses the target.
Basra lands a leg kick that knocks Payet off balance momentarily.
Payet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Basra checks it well.
Basra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payet checks a leg kick.
Basra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Basra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Basra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basra throws a right and a left that Payet avoids nicely.
Basra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Basra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payet works Basra's body with a nice hook.
Payet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payet misses with an uppercut.
Basra throws a solid leg kick but Payet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Basra.
Basra throws a leg kick
and Basra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payet lands with a good body shot.
Payet scores with a nice strike.
Payet wants to clinch.
Payet fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payet lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payet throws a right and a left that Basra avoids nicely.
Basra slips under a jab from Payet.
Payet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Basra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A solid body kick from Basra.
Basra lands a leg kick that knocks Payet off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Basra.
Basra thumps Payet with a low kick.
Ali Basra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Basra.
Basra is looking to score with low kicks.
Payet takes a swing at Basra's ribcage but misses.
Basra throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Basra misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payet checks a leg kick.
A jab from Payet finds it's way through Basra's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Basra.
Payet misses with an uppercut. Basra saw that one coming.
Payet misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Basra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Basra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Payet misses the target.
Payet has Basra up against the cage in a clinch.
Basra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Basra breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basra throws a push kick but Payet slaps the foot to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Basra.
Payet moves in looking to clinch but Basra pushes him off.
Payet tries to close the distance and clinch but Basra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Basra.
A head kick misses from Basra.
Payet thows a body shot but no joy.
Payet looks to score with a jab to the body but Basra is just out of range.
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!
Basra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Basra scores with a head kick. Payet tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jonathan Payet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Basra scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Basra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Basra, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Basra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Batistuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batistuta comes into the arena with Deftones - You've Seen The Butcher blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Batistuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batistuta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chantry quickly recovers to half guard.
Chantry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Batistuta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Batistuta's back!
Chantry working for a choke but Batistuta reverses nicely into Chantry 's guard.
Batistuta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chantry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Batistuta 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.
Chantry keeping moving, preventing Batistuta from controlling successfully.
Chantry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batistuta's guard.
Batistuta is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chantry rolls with it to try and escape but Batistuta cranks on the arm and Chantry is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Batistuta!
Our winner, Carlos Batistuta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tshering Wangchuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wangchuck has chosen Rapa - Rang Sem Kar Ga Mikar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesse Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tshering Wangchuck!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangchuck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wangchuck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wangchuck throws a head kick but Jane moves out of range.
Jane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wangchuck.
Wangchuck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wangchuck tries to close the distance and clinch but Jane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wangchuck moves to clinch but Jane breaks away
and Jane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wangchuck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wangchuck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wangchuck is looking to clinch.
Wangchuck blocks a head kick by Jane.
Jane looks for the body kick but Wangchuck saw that one coming.
Jane avoids the head kick by Wangchuck.
Wangchuck tries to clinch but Jane is having none of it.
Wangchuck pushes Jane up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wangchuck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jane misses with a punch to the body.
Jane blocks an elbow strike.
Wangchuck using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wangchuck missing with knees to the body.
Wangchuck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wangchuck throws an elbow that misses.
Wangchuck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jane takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jesse Jane has been cut.
Wangchuck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wangchuck stalling the fight.
Nice elbow from Wangchuck.
Jane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wangchuck.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wangchuck.
Jane is breathing heavily.
Wangchuck is struggling to control the position.
Wangchuck looking to throw knees to the head but Jane is blocking nicely.
Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wangchuck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jesse Jane's cut is getting worse.
Wangchuck throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck lands an elbow inside that Jane shrugs off.
Wangchuck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wangchuck landing knees to the body.
Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wangchuck.
Jane tries to stall but Wangchuck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wangchuck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wangchuck crunches a lovely knee into Jane's ribcage.
Wangchuck scores with a knee to the head.
Wangchuck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wangchuck tries a knee to the head but Jane blocks it.
Jane stalling in the clinch but Wangchuck improves position.
Wangchuck misses with a knee to the head.
Jane misses with some punches.
Wangchuck lands a nice knee to the body.
Wangchuck with a knee to the head.
Jesse Jane's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck stalling.
Nice elbow from Wangchuck.
Jane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wangchuck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wangchuck with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Jesse Jane's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wangchuck lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesse Jane's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tshering Wangchuck!
Tshering Wangchuck decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harlan Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by Sons of Perdition - Blood In The Valley. Theo Matthews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harlan Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Matthews as he checks the leg kick.
Matthews throws a push kick but Crowe slaps the foot to one side.
Crowe needs to keep his hands up - Matthews had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Harlan Crowe has been cut.
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but Crowe saw it coming and moves away.
Crowe slips a jab from Matthews.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews cracks Crowe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Crowe.
Matthews looking to throw knees to the head but Crowe is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Crowe.
Matthews looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crowe.
Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Crowe avoids the damage to the body.
Matthews tries to pull guard but Crowe won't allow it.
Matthews prevents a body shot from Crowe.
Matthews tries to pull guard but Crowe won't allow it.
Crowe avoids the elbow strike from Matthews, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crowe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harlan Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Matthews.
Crowe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crowe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matthews is trying to keep an underhook but Crowe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Crowe is keen to just control but Matthews is a slippery customer.
Crowe wants to pass the guard but Matthews is defending well.
Crowe slips a nice elbow through Matthews's hands, connecting with Matthews's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe winds up and cracks Matthews with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crowe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crowe is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Matthews reverses the position - he's now on top in Crowe's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowe controlling the position.
Crowe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe working the head and body with strikes.
Matthews with the active half guard here but Crowe passes nicely into side control.
Crowe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A big shot lands for Crowe! That's hurt Matthews! Will he recover? Crowe fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harlan Crowe!
Harlan Crowe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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