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CFS 21: Hammer Time PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cobber McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rogerio Nogueria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Kill People - Jon Lajoie. This should be fireworks!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cobber McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rogerio Nogueria!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara works Nogueria's body with a nice hook.
McNamara takes a swing at Nogueria's ribcage but misses.
Nogueria ducks under a wild hook from McNamara.
McNamara clobbers Nogueria with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Antonio Rogerio Nogueria has been cut.
McNamara misses with a hook.
Nogueria tries to clinch up but McNamara circles away and keeps his distance.
McNamara lands a nice shot that snaps Nogueria's head back.
Nogueria moves out of range as McNamara strikes.
Nogueria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueria ducks under a wild hook from McNamara.
McNamara misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Nogueria 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNamara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara works over Nogueria's head and body with a nice combination.
McNamara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nogueria should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nogueria was well out of range. Poor timing from McNamara.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nogueria trying to control but McNamara postures up.
McNamara is trying to control. Nogueria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McNamara is working for a kimura but Nogueria is defending it quite comfortably.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueria trying to control but McNamara postures up.
McNamara is trying to control. Nogueria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McNamara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueria defends it well.
Nogueria actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueria defends it well.
McNamara is thwarting Nogueria's attempts to control the position.
McNamara tries to pass to full mount but Nogueria defends it.
McNamara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nogueria tries to get to full guard but McNamara has control of the leg.
McNamara seems to be looking for submissions.
McNamara is looking to take a break and control but Nogueria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McNamara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueria is trying to maintain the position but McNamara is very close to passing his half guard.
Nogueria works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nogueria is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McNamara is aware though and is defending well.
McNamara passes Nogueria's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nogueria tries to roll over but McNamara keeps him under control.
Nogueria actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueria looks winded!
Nogueria looking for submissions off his back.
McNamara seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nogueria is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cobber McNamara!
Cobber McNamara thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Keimonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spicey Mc Haggis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Keimonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spicey Mc Haggis!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keimonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mc Haggis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Jarkko Keimonen has been cut.
Mc Haggis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keimonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mc Haggis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Spicey Mc Haggis has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keimonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Keimonen motions for Mc Haggis to come forward. Keimonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mc Haggis throws a push kick but Keimonen slaps the foot to one side.
Keimonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Keimonen lands a jab to the head.
Mc Haggis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mc Haggis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keimonen stuffs the takedown.
Keimonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mc Haggis.
Keimonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keimonen throws a hook but Mc Haggis avoids it easily.
Mc Haggis scores with a three punch combo!
Mc Haggis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Mc Haggis.
Keimonen cracks Mc Haggis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Haggis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keimonen throws a shot from downtown. Mc Haggis moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Keimonen misses the target.
Keimonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Keimonen misses the target.
Jarkko Keimonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Haggis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Keimonen.
Mc Haggis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mc Haggis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keimonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keimonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mc Haggis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mc Haggis looks for the body kick but Keimonen saw that one coming.
Keimonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keimonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Keimonen misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Keimonen there.
Mc Haggis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keimonen.
Keimonen misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Haggis cracks Keimonen with an open hand slap.
Mc Haggis digs a good hook to Keimonen's body.
Jarkko Keimonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keimonen is breathing heavily.
Keimonen avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Mc Haggis does it's job there.
Jarkko Keimonen's cut is getting worse.
Mc Haggis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mc Haggis drops Keimonen with a left right combo! Mc Haggis follows him down to the ground into side control.
Keimonen is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Mc Haggis knocks Keimonen out cold with a massive hammerfist! Mc Haggis Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spicey Mc Haggis!
Spicey Mc Haggis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jarkko Keimonen was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorg Stradzverg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eaton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Unforgiven by Apocalyptica . 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abe Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jorg Stradzverg!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stradzverg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eaton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stradzverg sprawls well initially but Eaton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stradzverg is pressing down on Eaton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stradzverg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stradzverg keeping moving, preventing Eaton from controlling successfully.
Eaton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stradzverg misses with a few strikes there.
Stradzverg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eaton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stradzverg tries to get to full guard but Eaton has control of the leg.
Stradzverg is refusing to be controlled, as Eaton sits in half guard.
Stradzverg trying to control here.
Eaton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eaton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stradzverg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eaton.
Stradzverg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stradzverg working a defensive guard here.
Stradzverg keeping moving, preventing Eaton from controlling successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stradzverg has eaten all the pies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg has his foot on Eaton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eaton works his way back into a safe position though.
Eaton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stradzverg is keeping the position for now.
Eaton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eaton is working for a submission of some sort.
Stradzverg makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stradzverg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Eaton!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stradzverg tries to advance to mount but Eaton denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stradzverg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Eaton to his feet.
Stradzverg has managed to clinch.
Stradzverg tries to circle away but Eaton has him pinned against the cage.
Eaton has clasped his hands together around Stradzverg's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Eaton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stradzverg keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Eaton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stradzverg on his heels. He'll look to pass Stradzverg's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Stradzverg is trying to control the position but Eaton postures up.
Stradzverg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eaton passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eaton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Eaton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Eaton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Eaton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stradzverg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eaton is in Stradzverg's guard.
Stradzverg is trying to keep Eaton in close.
Eaton stands up and waves to Stradzverg to follow him.
A combination from Eaton does no damage.
Eaton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Eaton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stradzverg's thigh. Stradzverg counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Eaton is pushing down on Stradzverg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stradzverg is fighting to maintain full guard but Eaton has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton prevents Stradzverg from improving his position.
Eaton is thwarting Stradzverg's attempts to control the position.
Eaton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Eaton trying to pass the guard but Stradzverg defending well.
Abe Eaton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stradzverg wants to improve his position but Eaton is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Eaton wants to pass to mount but Stradzverg is defending the position.
Stradzverg is looking for a sweep. Eaton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stradzverg keeps working.
Eaton wants to pass the guard but Stradzverg is defending well.
Abe Eaton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Eaton shoots in and bounces Stradzverg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stradzverg controls Eaton momentarily but Eaton frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton trying to control but Stradzverg is working from the bottom.
Eaton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eaton gets to his feet - Stradzverg follows without any prompting.
Stradzverg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eaton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stradzverg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stradzverg, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eaton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stradzverg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jorg Stradzverg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stradzverg tries to sprawl but Eaton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eaton is trying to work for a kimura but Stradzverg is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stradzverg tries to kick Eaton off but Eaton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stradzverg wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Eaton dominated that second round.
That's time! Eaton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stradzverg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eaton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stradzverg advances to mount.
Eaton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stradzverg wants to control the pace but Eaton is squirming around nicely.
Eaton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eaton wants to improve his position but Stradzverg is controlling well.
Stradzverg is looking to take a break and control but Eaton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stradzverg prevents Eaton from improving his position.
Stradzverg is looking to take a break and control but Eaton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eaton is trying to stand back up but Stradzverg is controlling him
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jorg Stradzverg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Eaton scores with a three punch combo!
Stradzverg misses with a head kick.
Eaton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eaton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stradzverg shoots in and bounces Eaton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stradzverg trying to control the position from guard on top but Eaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eaton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stradzverg defends well.
Eaton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stradzverg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abe Eaton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg trying to control the position from guard on top but Eaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorg Stradzverg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stradzverg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stradzverg is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Eaton manages to get to full guard.
Eaton working for a triangle but Stradzverg defends it easily.
Eaton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton pushes Stradzverg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stradzverg gets a double leg takedown into Eaton's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stradzverg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eaton is pulling down on Stradzverg's head to control his posture.
Jorg Stradzverg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stradzverg throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorg Stradzverg.
I think Eaton 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Eaton!
Abe Eaton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Thatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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184 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Thatcher!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Boma as he connects with a hook.
Boma connects with a single shot there.
Thatcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thatcher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thatcher is rocked!
Boma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thatcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
Thatcher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thatcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Thatcher.
Thatcher seems to have recovered his senses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Boma! Thatcher is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Boma!
Oscar Boma 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Van Driesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Driesen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Men Have Feelings Too. Dan Henderson 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Van Driesen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Driesen looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Van Driesen lands with a right hand.
Van Driesen slips a jab and a cross from Henderson .
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Driesen throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Van Driesen lands a glancing blow to the side of Henderson 's head.
A slow jab from Van Driesen misses its intended target.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Driesen's head.
It looks like David Van Driesen has been cut.
Henderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Van Driesen fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Driesen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Henderson drops Van Driesen with a beautiful combination! Van Driesen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Henderson is looking for the KO!
Van Driesen is rocked!
David Van Driesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Van Driesen! Henderson dives in looking to finish! Van Driesen is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Henderson !
A victorious Dan Henderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Witson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Mykhaylenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
201 lbs
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28
196 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johny Witson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jos Mykhaylenko!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Witson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mykhaylenko throws a lazy head kick
and Witson counters with a nice leg kick.
Mykhaylenko misses with a head kick.
Mykhaylenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Mykhaylenko tries to clinch
and Witson moves into the clinch.
Mykhaylenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Witson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Witson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Witson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mykhaylenko gets underhooks to prevent Witson's takedown attempt.
Witson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mykhaylenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mykhaylenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Witson is looking for a takedown.
Witson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mykhaylenko manages to break the clinch.
Jos Mykhaylenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mykhaylenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Witson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mykhaylenko fails with the takedown
and Witson counters with a body kick that stops Mykhaylenko in his tracks momentarily.
Mykhaylenko tries to clinch up
and Witson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mykhaylenko's knee momentarily.
Witson darts in and clinches Mykhaylenko up against the cage.
Witson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mykhaylenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Witson tries to pull guard but Mykhaylenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Witson prevents Mykhaylenko from breaking the clinch.
Mykhaylenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Witson won't allow it.
Mykhaylenko gets underhooks to prevent Witson's takedown attempt.
Mykhaylenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mykhaylenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Witson has double underhooks.
Witson is working for takedown but Mykhaylenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Witson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mykhaylenko after a bit of a struggle.
Witson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Witson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mykhaylenko uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mykhaylenko throws an elbow that misses. Witson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mykhaylenko's guard. Nice move by Witson!
Mykhaylenko is trying to control the position but Witson postures up.
Witson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Witson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Witson postures up in Mykhaylenko's guard and throws a big left but Mykhaylenko blocks it.
Witson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mykhaylenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Witson.
Witson throws a big right hand that misses.
Mykhaylenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Witson working some strikes from top position.
Witson won't allow Mykhaylenko to sweep him here.
Mykhaylenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mykhaylenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Witson.
Witson throws a big right hand that misses.
Witson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mykhaylenko keeping moving, preventing Witson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mykhaylenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mykhaylenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Witson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Witson looking to sit in guard and control but Mykhaylenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mykhaylenko is fighting to break Witson's control of his arms but Witson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witson tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Witson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Witson scoring well with a low kick there.
Mykhaylenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Witson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mykhaylenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mykhaylenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Witson. Mykhaylenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mykhaylenko wants to clinch but Witson slips to the side
and Witson counters with an inside leg kick.
Mykhaylenko wants to clinch
and Witson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Witson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jos Mykhaylenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mykhaylenko tries to clinch up but Witson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mykhaylenko is breathing heavily.
Mykhaylenko tries to clinch but Witson moves away
and Witson counters with a nice body kick.
Mykhaylenko misses with a two punch combination.
Mykhaylenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Witson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Witson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mykhaylenko if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mykhaylenko throws out the jab.
Mykhaylenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Witson stays in close to Mykhaylenko's body and controls the position.
Mykhaylenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Witson.
Witson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Witson stands and steps away. Mykhaylenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johny Witson is winning the standup battle so far.
Witson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Witson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mykhaylenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mykhaylenko tries to roll over but Witson keeps him under control.
Johny Witson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mykhaylenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Witson.
Witson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mykhaylenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Witson is trying to control. Mykhaylenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Witson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Witson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Witson there.
Witson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson slows the pace down in half guard.
Witson trying to control from half guard but Mykhaylenko is working away.
Witson uses his free foot to push down on Mykhaylenko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mykhaylenko.
A nice elbow there by Witson.
Witson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Witson controlling the position easily from mount.
Witson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mykhaylenko?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witson working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Witson tries to control but Mykhaylenko wriggling away.
Mykhaylenko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Witson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Witson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Witson throwing strikes here but Mykhaylenko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Witson dominated that second round.
That's time! Witson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Witson lands with a nice body kick.
Mykhaylenko tries to clinch
and Witson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mykhaylenko really felt that one!
Witson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mykhaylenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Witson thows a body kick. Mykhaylenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mykhaylenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Witson scores with a leg kick.
Witson lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witson connects with a body shot that sends Mykhaylenko's belly button to the back.
Mykhaylenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Witson.
Nice body kick from Witson.
Witson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Witson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Witson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Witson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mykhaylenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Witson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mykhaylenko keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mykhaylenko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Witson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Witson landing strikes.
Witson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Witson working the ground and pound but Mykhaylenko is defending the strikes.
Mykhaylenko looks to move to half guard but instead Witson has passed into mount! Damn!
Witson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mykhaylenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Witson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mykhaylenko's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Witson working the ground and pound effectively.
Mykhaylenko suckers Witson into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Mykhaylenko is now in Witson's guard!
Johny Witson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Witson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Johny Witson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A head kick by Mykhaylenko misses
and Witson counters with an outside leg kick.
Mykhaylenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Witson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Witson shoots in and bounces Mykhaylenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Witson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mykhaylenko can do to turn this around?
Mykhaylenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Witson content to stall in guard here.
Witson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mykhaylenko for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Witson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Witson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Witson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Witson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watts comes to the cage accompanied by Seek and Destroy. Andrew Watts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
152 lbs
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26
150 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cam Lawson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Watts with a poor takedown
and Lawson counters with a good, hard body kick but Watts shrugs it off.
Lawson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lawson lands in his opponent's guard.
Lawson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Watts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawson is aware though and is defending well.
Lawson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Watts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawson works over Watts with some ground and pound from guard.
Lawson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lawson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Watts looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watts wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts has a closed guard, preventing Lawson from standing up.
Lawson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cam Lawson.
Lawson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Watts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Watts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson lands a couple of digs.
Lawson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watts keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson is looking to stand up but Watts won't let him.
Lawson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lawson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lawson is nestled in close to Watts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lawson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lawson stands up from half guard.
Watts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Watts shoots in but no luck this time.
Lawson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Watts gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is in close to Watts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lawson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Watts, up you get!
Watts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lawson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Watts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lawson is in Watts's guard.
Watts is breathing heavily.
Lawson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Watts is looking for a triangle but Lawson pushes his legs off easily.
Watts being controlled here, momentarily.
Watts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson pushing down on Watts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lawson stands up from half guard.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Watts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lawson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watts.
Lawson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Watts was covering up waiting for the punch and Lawson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawson pushing down on Watts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Lawson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Watts fails with the takedown
and Lawson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Watts's guard.
Lawson stopping the sweep attempt from Watts.
Lawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Lawson won't allow Watts to sweep him here.
Lawson advances position into side control!
Watts looks to move to half guard but instead Lawson has passed into mount! Damn!
Watts working to try and regain half guard.
Lawson wants to finish this one by submission but Watts is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lawson.
Lawson content just to control the position here.
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!
Lawson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Watts can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson controlling the position easily from mount.
Watts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lawson with a couple of short strikes.
Lawson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lawson controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts is desperately trying to improve his position but Lawson has a good base and remains in mount.
Lawson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lawson controlling his opponent.
Watts is looking to get to half guard.
Lawson controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Lawson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Watts is trying to escape the mount.
Lawson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lawson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Watts?
Watts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lawson controlling the pace for now.
Lawson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cam Lawson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Watts drops his hands momentarily and Lawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lawson clinches up against the cage.
Watts tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Lawson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watts looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Watts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lawson manages to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Watts misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Watts goes for a takedown attempt but Lawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Watts misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Watts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watts closes the distance and clinches up with Lawson, looking for a takedown. Watts pushes Lawson against the cage but Lawson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrew Watts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watts fails with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrew Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Lawson as Watts shoots in.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawson. That snapped Watts's head back.
Watts shoots and misses
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by Lawson.
Lawson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawson is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cam Lawson.
Watts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a body kick.
Watts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lawson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lawson tries to bench press Watts off him but Watts keeps the position.
Lawson is trying to control Watts's posture but Watts avoids it.
Lawson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Watts's best efforts.
Andrew Watts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to kick Watts off but Watts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lawson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watts jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lawson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lawson and Watts has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ground and pound from Watts seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lawson struggling a bit here.
Watts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cam Lawson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Watts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lawson wants to control but Watts postures up.
Lawson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Watts has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lawson is looking to regain half guard here but Watts keeps moving and retains side control.
Watts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lawson tries to buck Watts off but Watts is having none of it.
Lawson dodges the ground and pound from Watts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lawson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lawson is looking to reverse the position.
Watts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lawson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cam Lawson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lawson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Watts off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson working for a choke but Watts is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watts rolls, trying to escape but Lawson keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cam Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Lawson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by Ice cream paint job. Price has chosen Hank Williams III - Thrown out of the Bar as his entrance music. Dan Price told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Price!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by Lang.
Price moves out of range of the leg kick from Lang.
Lang cracks the inside of Price's front leg.
Price darts in trying to clinch
and Lang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lang 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.
Lang is looking to advance position but Price won't allow it.
Price is looking for a sweep. Lang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Price doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lang.
Price trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is trying to control. Price wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price is trying to maintain the position but Lang is very close to passing his half guard.
Lang trying to pass the guard but Price defending well.
Lang is looking for a kimura but Price is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lang to get the leverage.
Lang wants to take a breather but Price is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lang trying to pass the guard but Price defending well.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Price tries to hold on but Lang postures up.
Price is working to get back to half guard.
Lang takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Lang trying to control momentarily.
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!
Lang has his arm under Price's chin here. Game over son! Lang squeezes tightly and Price is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Lang!
David Lang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalevi Holger Routakirves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Hovimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalevi Holger Routakirves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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163 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalevi Holger Routakirves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hovimaki!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routakirves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hovimaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Routakirves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hovimaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Routakirves.
Routakirves blocks a jab.
Hovimaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hovimaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Routakirves misses with a takedown attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Routakirves moves in looking to clinch but Hovimaki pushes him off.
Routakirves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Routakirves fails with the takedown.
Routakirves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hovimaki manages to avoid it.
Hovimaki cracks Routakirves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routakirves tries to clinch there but Hovimaki circles away.
Routakirves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalevi Holger Routakirves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Routakirves tries to clinch but Hovimaki moves out of range.
Routakirves wants to clinch up but Hovimaki keeps it at a distance.
Routakirves misses the shot to the body.
Routakirves wants to clinch
and Hovimaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Hovimaki lands a slapping body shot.
Hovimaki throws out a powerful jab.
Routakirves tries to clinch
and Routakirves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Routakirves throws a poor cross that misses
and Hovimaki counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Hovimaki misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovimaki moves away from the strike by Routakirves.
Mikko Hovimaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Routakirves.
Routakirves tries to close the distance and clinch but Hovimaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Routakirves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hovimaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hovimaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Routakirves throws a jab but it's blocked by Hovimaki.
Hovimaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Routakirves looks to land a combination but Hovimaki avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Routakirves misses the target.
Routakirves tries to clinch
and Hovimaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Routakirves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routakirves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Routakirves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Routakirves throws a leg kick but Hovimaki checks it.
Hovimaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Routakirves.
Hovimaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalevi Holger Routakirves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hovimaki lands a really nice looking cross but Routakirves seems unphased.
Routakirves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hovimaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Routakirves.
Hovimaki cracks Routakirves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Routakirves is rocked!
Hovimaki is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Routakirves flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Routakirves is out cold! Hovimaki holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikko Hovimaki!
Mikko Hovimaki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doc Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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28
192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doc Evil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Sonnen blocks a head kick by Evil.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown but Evil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sonnen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chael Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evil swivels and escapes.
Doc Evil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Sonnen shoots in and drives through. Evil sprawls well.
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and Evil counters with a flying knee that drops Sonnen! Evil dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doc Evil!
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