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BFE: Bloodsport XVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Patrelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Camacho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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134 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo Patrelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Patrelli throws a body kick that misses.
Camacho scores with a takedown into Patrelli's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Camacho postures up.
Patrelli wants to stand up but Camacho is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Patrelli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Camacho has Patrelli in his guard.
Camacho has his feet on Patrelli's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Patrelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camacho.
Patrelli shoots for a double leg takedown but Camacho sprawls well. He's pushed Patrelli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Camacho or perhaps it was just good defense by Patrelli which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camacho.
Leonardo Patrelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Camacho.
Camacho goes for a double leg but Patrelli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patrelli continues to drive forward.
Patrelli decides to pull guard.
Camacho stands and throws Patrelli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Patrelli wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Camacho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patrelli keeps working.
Patrelli wants to get back to his feet but Camacho drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho tries for a kimura but Patrelli is defending well.
Patrelli is looking to reverse the position.
Patrelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camacho on the ground.
Camacho in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Patrelli is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge Camacho!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jorge Camacho made sure he mentioned New World Order Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bastion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Bastion has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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133 lbs
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135 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Bastion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Cherry!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cherry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bastion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cherry avoids a wild elbow strike from Bastion.
Cherry wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Bastion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cherry is trying to pull guard but Bastion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bastion with a knee to the head.
Bastion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cherry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cherry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cherry gets tackled into the cage by Bastion. Bastion maintains the clinch.
Bastion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bastion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastion misses with a low kick.
Cherry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry cracks Bastion with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cherry working the ground and pound.
Cherry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bastion, who protects the arm well.
Bastion can't do much from the bottom here.
Cherry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastion parries the strikes from Cherry easily there. Cherry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bastion to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry lands an elbow.
Cherry working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bastion takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastion avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cherry.
Cherry lands an elbow.
Bastion is trying to improve his position.
Bastion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bastion tries to get out of the position.
Cherry working the ground and pound.
Bastion wants to control but Cherry postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bastion is avoiding damage well.
Cherry is staying tight to Bastion's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bastion can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cherry on the ground.
Cherry is chipping away with strikes.
Cherry working the ground and pound.
Cherry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bastion has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cherry in side control, throwing shots but Bastion defends.
Bastion struggling a bit here.
Cherry looks up at the clock and then as Bastion takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cherry smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastion is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cherry creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bastion sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bastion takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cherry lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bastion down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastion struggling a bit here.
Cherry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bastion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cherry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bastion is trying to control Cherry's posture but Cherry avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cherry staying calm.
Cherry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cherry dominated that 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.
Cherry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bastion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cherry is in Bastion's guard.
Cherry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bastion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cherry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bastion looking to control.
Cherry throwing strikes from guard but Bastion blocks nicely.
Cherry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cherry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bastion is trying to control but can't.
Cherry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cherry thows a huge punch but Bastion dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cherry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cherry trying to mount his opponent but Bastion defends it.
Cherry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cherry wants to free his trapped foot but Bastion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cherry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bastion is looking to control Cherry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bastion avoid being mounted?
Bastion is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bastion misses the jab.
Bastion tries to clinch there but Cherry circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastion moves in looking to clinch but Cherry pushes him off.
Cherry misses with a takedown attempt - Bastion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cherry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bastion is trying to defend but Cherry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bastion trying to control but Cherry postures up.
Cherry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bastion is just riding it out for now. Cherry eventually gives up the hold.
Cherry passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastion can't do much from the bottom here.
Cherry controls the position.
Cherry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bastion, who protects the arm well.
Cherry is looking to take a break and control but Bastion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastion is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cherry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bastion misses with a body shot.
Bastion misses with a head kick.
Chris Bastion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cherry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cherry shoots in but Bastion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bastion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cherry checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cherry looking to score a takedown here. Bastion is defending well but Cherry drives through and ends up in Bastion's guard.
Cherry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cherry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bastion's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bastion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cherry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cherry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cherry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bastion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cherry is one step ahead there.
Cherry postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry wants to pass the guard but Bastion is keeping the position.
Bastion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bastion looking to control.
Cherry tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastion is retaining full guard.
Jack Cherry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cherry sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cherry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastion working a defensive guard here.
Cherry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bastion slaps away a takedown attempt from Cherry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bastion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chris Bastion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastion lands with a nice body kick.
Bastion lunges at Cherry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cherry's hand.
Bastion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chris Bastion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cherry closes the distance and clinches up with Bastion, looking for a takedown. Cherry pushes Bastion against the cage but Bastion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jack Cherry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chris Bastion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Cherry.
Nice uppercut there from Bastion.
Bastion's corner calls for a 1-2. Bastion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cherry throws a series of punches but Bastion moves out of range.
Bastion throws a front kick aimed at Cherry's knee but Cherry avoids it well.
Cherry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cherry showed some decent athleticism there.
Cherry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastion wants to control but Cherry is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cherry prevents Bastion from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Cherry.
I've got Cherry 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Cherry!
Jack Cherry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison has chosen Living in Chaos as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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32
156 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
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145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maia counters with a two punch combo.
Morrison has his takedown stuffed
and Maia counters with a body kick.
Morrison shoots and misses
and Maia counters with a straight right hand.
John Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Morrison.
Morrison misses with a takedown
and Maia counters with a nice leg kick.
Sid Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison with a poor takedown
and Maia counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison tries to clinch up
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut.
Morrison tries for a takedown but Maia circles away easily
and Maia counters with a series of strikes. Morrison will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morrison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Morrison presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maia regains half guard.
Maia gets back to full guard.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
Maia has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Morrison should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Maia has tightened it up now! Morrison should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Maia!
John Maia took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akisame Koetsuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Lebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Lebow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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167 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akisame Koetsuji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Lebow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koetsuji throws out a loose jab but Lebow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lebow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koetsuji goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lebow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koetsuji to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Koetsuji tries to free his leg and advance position but Lebow is retaining full guard.
Koetsuji controlling from the top position.
Lebow wants to stand and escape but Koetsuji is having none of it.
Lebow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koetsuji passes Lebow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koetsuji is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lebow sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koetsuji missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lebow wants to improve his position but Koetsuji is controlling well.
Koetsuji is thwarting Lebow's attempts to control the position.
Koetsuji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koetsuji is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lebow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koetsuji.
Koetsuji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Koetsuji.
Lebow is looking for a sweep. Koetsuji is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koetsuji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koetsuji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koetsuji is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lebow defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koetsuji works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lebow bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koetsuji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lebow defends it easily.
Koetsuji pulls Lebow in close to prevent any damage.
Koetsuji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koetsuji lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lebow!
The referee warns Lebow that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Koetsuji 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.
Lebow takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Koetsuji's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akisame Koetsuji!
Akisame Koetsuji made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Grimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Grimshaw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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288 lbs
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258 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scipio Africanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Grimshaw!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Africanus as Grimshaw shoots in.
Grimshaw fails with the takedown
and Africanus counters with a nice leg kick.
Grimshaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scipio Africanus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Grimshaw.
Grimshaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darius Grimshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimshaw looks winded!
Africanus connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Africanus lands a head kick that stumbles Grimshaw and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Darius Grimshaw has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Africanus throws a big right hand that misses.
Africanus throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grimshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Grimshaw's head off the mat! Grimshaw is out! He's out! Africanus jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scipio Africanus!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Stoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: PSY - GANGNAM STYLE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Stoke!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoke throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Stoke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoke throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoke cracks Dong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoke throws a sloppy head kick and Dong moves out of range easily.
Stoke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoke scores with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Stoke coming out on top.
Stoke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
Stoke thumps Dong with a low kick.
Stoke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts.
Stoke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stoke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoke delivers a nice body kick.
Dong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoke tries to avoid it but Dong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoke to the ground. Stoke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoke as he avoids it easily.
Stoke sizes up Dong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stoke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dong. That did some damage!
Dong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoke. Stoke obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoke.
Dong fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoke.
Dong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stoke. That one must have hurt.
Crunch! Stoke slams his shin into Dong's torso.
Stoke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Stoke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoke.
Stoke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoke throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Stoke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
Stoke lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Stoke there.
Stoke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoke cracks a nice hook into Dong's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoke.
Stoke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dong will feel that in the morning.
Stoke scores with a jab to the head.
Stoke checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Stoke.
Sammy Stoke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoke cracks Dong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stoke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts.
Stoke connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Stoke.
Stoke lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Stoke.
Stoke connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoke cracks a nice hook into Dong's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to move into range but Stoke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoke.
Dong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoke.
Stoke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong 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.
Stoke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stoke lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoke throws a front kick that sends Dong stumbling back into the cage.
Stoke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoke stuffs the takedown attempt from Dong. Dong gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoke connects with a leg kick. Dong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dong walks into a jab.
Dong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoke finds it's way round the side to connect with Dong's head.
Stoke throws out a powerful jab.
Stoke cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dong. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoke thumps Dong with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoke.
Stoke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoke throws out a powerful jab.
Dong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoke.
Dong shoots in and drives through. Stoke sprawls well.
Stoke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoke.
Dong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoke to score with a decent uppercut.
Stoke lands a head shot.
Sammy Stoke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoke lands with a straight right. Dong didn't see that one coming.
Dong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoke. Stoke obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoke thumps Dong with a low kick.
Stoke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Stoke 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.
Stoke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoke connects with a leg kick. Dong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoke keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoke cracks Dong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dong might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Stoke finds it's way through Dong's defenses.
Stoke lands a front kick.
Stoke connects with a leg kick. Dong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoke connects with a body shot that sends Dong's belly button to the back.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stoke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoke cracks Dong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stoke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoke scores with a leg kick.
Stoke cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoke scores with a leg kick.
Dong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dong. That did some damage!
Dong fails to land the takedown.
Stoke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoke connects with a right hand. Dong shakes it off.
Stoke leaves Dong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoke.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stoke.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stoke!
Stoke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sammy Stoke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoke.
Stoke lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoke cracks a nice hook into Dong's ribs.
Stoke jabs at Dong's body.
Stoke scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoke. That's going to slow Dong down.
Stoke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
Stoke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Stoke.
Stoke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiny Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoke scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stoke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stoke scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dong 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoke.
Dong takes one on the button.
Dong takes one to the side of the head.
Dong is rocked!
Stoke thuds a left hand into Dong's body.
Oh Dong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dong seems to have got his legs back now.
Stoke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stoke. Dong shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoke. That's going to slow Dong down.
Dong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stoke pushes Dong away with a front kick.
Stoke thumps Dong with a low kick.
Dong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dong takes a step back to recover.
Stoke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dong's head.
Stoke scores with a jab. Dong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Stoke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stoke connects with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoke. That's going to slow Dong down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoke scores with a leg kick.
Stoke lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoke. That's going to slow Dong down.
Stoke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoke digs a good hook to Dong's body.
Stoke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stoke connects with the punch.
Stoke stuffs the takedown.
Dong ducks right into an uppercut from Stoke.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoke.
Stoke digs a good body shot into Dong's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoke connects with a leg kick. Dong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stoke pinned against the cage. Stoke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Stoke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stoke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stoke.
Stoke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoke.
Stoke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoke scores with a jab to the body.
Stoke misses with a head kick.
Stoke thumps Dong with a low kick.
That kick from Stoke tenderised Dong's leg. Dong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoke cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoke connects with a solid leg kick.
Dong avoids the head kick by Stoke.
Stoke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoke lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stoke.
Dong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoke.
Stoke cracks Dong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoke.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stoke.
Stoke lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
Stoke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stoke pinned against the cage. Stoke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoke.
Stoke scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoke.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoke. That's going to slow Dong down.
Stoke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dong on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoke misses with a body kick.
Dong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stoke but Stoke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stoke cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
Stoke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Stoke.
Stoke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stoke. Dong shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick there by Stoke.
Stoke lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
Tiny Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong shoots for a takedown but Stoke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dong there as he acknowledges the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stoke!
Dong moves forwards but Stoke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoke lands a nice looking body kick.
Stoke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stoke.
That kick from Stoke tenderised Dong's leg. Dong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt - Stoke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stoke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stoke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dong. That did some damage!
Dong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick from Stoke.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dong on the side of the head.
Stoke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoke lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoke feints and then cracks Dong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong down.
Stoke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoke.
Stoke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoke.
Stoke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoke cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
Stoke jabs at Dong's body.
Stoke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dong in his tracks.
Sammy Stoke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stoke lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Stoke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Stoke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Chunqiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chunqiao comes into the arena with You Can't Be Friends With Everyone by MAKE OUT blaring out of the sound system. Zhang Chunqiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
152 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhang Chunqiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusty Adamek!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamek throws a series of punches but Chunqiao moves out of range.
Adamek throws a head kick but Chunqiao moves out of range.
Chunqiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chunqiao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adamek counters with a big head kick but Chunqiao shrugs it off.
Adamek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adamek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chunqiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chunqiao throws a big shot that misses.
Chunqiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
A clash of legs there as Chunqiao blocks the low kick.
Adamek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chunqiao pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adamek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adamek stands up over Chunqiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adamek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adamek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adamek postures up in Chunqiao's guard and throws a big left but Chunqiao blocks it.
Adamek wants to control from the top but Chunqiao keeps moving.
Adamek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adamek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chunqiao working for a triangle but Adamek defends it easily.
Adamek throws a big elbow that misses.
Adamek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamek trying to control but Chunqiao is working from the bottom.
Chunqiao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adamek is looking to work some ground and pound but Chunqiao has wrist control.
Chunqiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chunqiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adamek stands up over Chunqiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chunqiao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adamek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adamek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chunqiao trying to keep a closed guard but Adamek is proving a slippery customer.
Chunqiao keeping full guard, as Adamek tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Chunqiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adamek throwing strikes but missing.
Adamek is in close to Chunqiao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adamek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Chunqiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chunqiao has momentary wrist control but Adamek slips an elbow through the middle.
Chunqiao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adamek is in close to Chunqiao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamek with a nice head shot there.
Adamek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adamek cracks Chunqiao with a solid left hand.
Chunqiao is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamek gets to his feet and stands over Chunqiao, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Chunqiao felt that one! Adamek unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Chunqiao from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusty Adamek!
Dusty Adamek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Africanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Mundo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Africanus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mundo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Africanus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mundo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Africanus counters with a nice body shot.
Mundo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Julius Africanus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mundo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Africanus misses with a head kick.
Africanus missing with a left hand there. Mundo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mundo tries to clinch but Africanus moves out of range.
Africanus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Africanus throws a wild body kick that Mundo sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Africanus misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundo lands a head kick!
Mundo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Africanus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mundo scrambles back to his feet.
Mundo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mundo has managed to clinch.
Mundo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mundo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Africanus backwards.
Mundo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mundo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mundo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mundo lands a shot to the body.
Africanus is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Mundo.
Mundo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mundo.
Mundo slows down the pace here.
Mundo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Africanus backwards.
A short left from Mundo.
Africanus stalling in the clinch but Mundo improves position.
Mundo scores with a shoulder strike.
Mundo taking a breather.
Mundo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Africanus being controlled against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mundo digs a right hand into Africanus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Africanus's gas tank.
Africanus tries to pull guard but Mundo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mundo lands a shoulder strike.
Mundo lands a right hand.
Mundo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mundo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mundo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mundo.
Mundo just leaning against Africanus, taking a breather.
Mundo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Africanus backwards.
Mundo manages to break the clinch.
Mundo throws a chopping leg kick but Africanus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Julius Africanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mundo gets a clinch.
Mundo is working Africanus over against the cage.
Mundo lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mundo effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Mundo on the inside.
Mundo floors Africanus with a big punch on the inside! Africanus is trying to recover but Mundo dives into side control.
Africanus is rocked!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mundo cracks Africanus with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mundo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Africanus is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mundo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Mundo!
Doctor Mundo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ringfinger. Jackson Williams has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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29
280 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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260 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Stack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stack throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Stack.
Williams connects with the punch.
Stack lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stack.
Stack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stack shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Stack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stack throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Stack throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Stack didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams wants to pass the guard but Stack is keeping the position.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Stack keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stack has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams gets to mount! Stack was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams lands a nice shot to the head.
Williams lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Jim Stack has been cut.
Williams 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.
Williams working Stack over with strikes here.
Stack is rocked!
Williams has hold of Stack's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stack manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stack is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Williams is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Williams!
After winning the bout, Jackson Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think France might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to bring me to life. Jean Charles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darwin France!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Charles!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Charles.
France shoots for a double leg takedown but Charles sprawls well. He's pushed France's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Charles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from France.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from France.
Darwin France seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
France walks into a stiff left hand from Charles.
France really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
France connects with a body shot that sends Charles's belly button to the back.
Charles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
France shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from France misses its intended target.
Charles scores with a nice right hand.
Charles pushes France up against the cage in a clinch.
Charles tries a knee to the head but France blocks it.
Charles landing knees to the head.
Charles crunches a lovely knee into France's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Charles scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France tries to pull guard but Charles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Charles tries to land a knee to the head but France blocks with his arms.
Charles lands a shot to the body.
Charles pushes France back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Charles.
Charles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Charles.
Charles tries to land a knee to the head but France blocks with his arms.
Charles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of France backwards.
Charles misses with a hook to the ribs.
France takes a knee right on the jaw!
Charles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but France blocks it with crossed arms.
Charles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles lands a nice uppercut.
France blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Charles gets underhooks to prevent France's takedown attempt.
France takes a knee right on the jaw!
France is rocked!
It looks like Darwin France has been cut.
Charles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oh France is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
France tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Charles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
France tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
France seems to have got his legs back now.
Charles drops France with a big knee straight up the middle! France is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Charles leaves France with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Charles staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles has managed to clinch.
France takes a shot to the head.
Charles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Charles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Charles misses with a knee strike.
Charles looking to throw knees to the head but France is blocking nicely.
France is trying to drag Charles to the mat but Charles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Charles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of France backwards.
Charles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of France backwards.
Charles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Charles connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles scores with a shot to the side of France's head.
Charles drops France with a big knee straight up the middle! France is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
France looks up at the clock. Bad move! Charles lands a right hand from hell, dropping France. Charles pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Charles!
Jean Charles is the new featherweight champion!
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