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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Oak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pokemon Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Oak!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Oak.
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brooks throws the left hand but Oak avoids the punch easily.
Brooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oak.
Brooks tries to clinch but Oak moves out of range.
Oak lands a lovely overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Oak. Those never looked like landing.
Brooks misses with the combination.
Brooks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
Oak slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oak dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Oak's head and hops out.
Brooks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Gary Oak has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooh!!! Brooks has knocked Oak down with a huge combo! Brooks steps away and waves a wobbly Oak back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oak is rocked!
Brooks lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Oak falls backwards - clearly groggy! Brooks dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Brooks!
Gary Oak was interviewed post fight and said 'Uh, I had a good fight today, but he was just a little better, today. Now I gotta get back in the gym and train a lil bit harder. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mistah Muzzlefist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Biggavel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mistah Muzzlefist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Biggavel!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggavel dives in and grabs Muzzlefist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muzzlefist pushes down on Biggavel's head and hops out.
Biggavel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muzzlefist swivels and escapes.
Biggavel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muzzlefist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mistah Muzzlefist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Biggavel.
Muzzlefist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biggavel.
Biggavel dives in for a single leg takedown but Muzzlefist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Muzzlefist misses with a knee strike.
Biggavel has Muzzlefist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muzzlefist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Muzzlefist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muzzlefist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biggavel.
Muzzlefist is looking to clinch.
Biggavel takes the fight into the clinch.
Muzzlefist is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Muzzlefist is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Muzzlefist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Biggavel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Biggavel manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The strikes coming from Biggavel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Muzzlefist avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Biggavel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggavel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Muzzlefist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Biggavel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Biggavel crashes against the mat.
Biggavel landing a few strikes.
Biggavel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Muzzlefist is trying to get back to his feet.
Muzzlefist is not content to let Biggavel control the position.
Muzzlefist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel with the ground and pound but Muzzlefist regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Biggavel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Muzzlefist is trying to stand up here but Biggavel is controlling him well.
Biggavel with the ground and pound but Muzzlefist uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Biggavel postures up in Muzzlefist's guard and throws a big left but Muzzlefist blocks it.
Muzzlefist keeping moving, preventing Biggavel from controlling successfully.
Biggavel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muzzlefist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biggavel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Muzzlefist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggavel.
Muzzlefist really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muzzlefist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muzzlefist looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Biggavel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muzzlefist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggavel forces his way into half guard.
Muzzlefist tries to roll over but Biggavel keeps him under control.
Biggavel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muzzlefist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muzzlefist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biggavel scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muzzlefist regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Biggavel.
Biggavel postures up in Muzzlefist's guard and throws a big left but Muzzlefist blocks it.
Muzzlefist keeping moving, preventing Biggavel from controlling successfully.
Biggavel lands a couple of digs.
Muzzlefist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Biggavel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggavel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Biggavel is working Muzzlefist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Biggavel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Biggavel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Biggavel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biggavel stands up over Muzzlefist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Biggavel throws a big right hand that misses.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muzzlefist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggavel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Max Biggavel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biggavel won't allow Muzzlefist to sweep him here.
Muzzlefist knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biggavel on the ground.
Biggavel cracks Muzzlefist with a solid left hand.
Biggavel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biggavel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggavel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Biggavel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Biggavel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muzzlefist keeping full guard, as Biggavel tries to pass.
Muzzlefist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biggavel trying to control the position from guard on top but Muzzlefist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggavel postures up and lands a big shot to Muzzlefist's brow.
Biggavel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biggavel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muzzlefist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggavel throwing strikes from guard but Muzzlefist blocks nicely.
Biggavel with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muzzlefist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggavel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Muzzlefist dives on top into guard.
Biggavel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Biggavel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Biggavel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muzzlefist sprawls well. Muzzlefist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biggavel gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggavel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muzzlefist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Biggavel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Biggavel manages to end up in side control.
Muzzlefist parries the strikes from Biggavel easily there. Biggavel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Muzzlefist to escape.
Muzzlefist is looking to regain half guard here but Biggavel keeps moving and retains side control.
Biggavel cracks Muzzlefist with a big elbow.
Biggavel throws a strike aimed at the side of Muzzlefist's head but Muzzlefist avoids it well.
Biggavel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Biggavel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Biggavel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Biggavel is trying to ground and pound but Muzzlefist uses the momentary lack of control by Biggavel to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biggavel lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggavel slips a nice elbow through Muzzlefist's hands, connecting with Muzzlefist's forehead.
Biggavel looks to land a strike but Muzzlefist avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Biggavel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Biggavel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Biggavel has a takedown stuffed.
Muzzlefist throws a series of punches but Biggavel avoids them all with ease.
Muzzlefist tries to keep at a distance but Biggavel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muzzlefist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muzzlefist misses with a punch to the body.
Muzzlefist throws a punch but it's blocked by Biggavel.
The referee is keeping an eye on Biggavel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Muzzlefist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biggavel backwards.
Muzzlefist throws a head punch that misses.
Muzzlefist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muzzlefist scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Biggavel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muzzlefist circles away.
Muzzlefist stuffs the takedown attempt from Biggavel. Biggavel gets slowly back to his feet.
Mistah Muzzlefist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Biggavel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biggavel.
Biggavel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biggavel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biggavel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Biggavel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Muzzlefist trying to control but Biggavel postures up.
Biggavel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biggavel lands with a punch from half guard.
Biggavel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel looks to land a strike but Muzzlefist avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Biggavel trying to control the position from guard on top but Muzzlefist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muzzlefist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muzzlefist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggavel looking to sit in guard and control but Muzzlefist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muzzlefist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biggavel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muzzlefist's guard.
Biggavel throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muzzlefist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggavel.
Biggavel distracts Muzzlefist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Muzzlefist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biggavel throws a big right hand that misses.
Biggavel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muzzlefist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggavel looking to sit in guard and control but Muzzlefist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muzzlefist decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mistah Muzzlefist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muzzlefist pinned against the cage. Muzzlefist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Biggavel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Biggavel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggavel lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggavel lands an elbow.
Biggavel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mistah Muzzlefist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Biggavel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biggavel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muzzlefist has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Biggavel but great work by Muzzlefist.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Biggavel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biggavel 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Max Biggavel!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Max Biggavel!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Max Biggavel!
Max Biggavel wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rohan Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendricks (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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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rohan Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan shoots in looking for a takedown but Hendricks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hendricks feints and as Khan raises his hands in defense, Hendricks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khan tries to get out of the position.
Hendricks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Hendricks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johny Hendricks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Khan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Khan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Khan looking to control but instead Hendricks has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hendricks wants to improve his position but Khan is controlling well.
Khan trying to pass the guard but Hendricks defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Khan seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Khan is keen to just control but Hendricks is a slippery customer.
Hendricks wants to improve his position but Khan is controlling well.
Rohan Khan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Khan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hendricks missing with punches from the bottom.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
Khan controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to control from the bottom.
Khan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Rohan Khan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hendricks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Khan's half guard.
Hendricks trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan pushes Hendricks off looking to stand but Hendricks dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hendricks in particular looking to stall.
Hendricks trying to mount his opponent but Khan defends it.
Hendricks seems to be working for a kimura but Khan defends the submission attempt.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rohan Khan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hendricks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khan.
Khan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendricks but Hendricks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendricks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Khan is looking to stand up but Hendricks isn't so interested in that idea.
Hendricks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hendricks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks pushes down on Khan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khan is looking to escape.
Hendricks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hendricks passes to side control.
Khan is trying to buck Hendricks off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to stand but Khan is controlling his head.
Khan pushes Hendricks away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hendricks gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan trying to remain calm as Hendricks controls from the top position.
Khan pushes Hendricks away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hendricks gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks controls the position from side control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johny Hendricks wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hendricks connects with a body shot that sends Khan's belly button to the back.
Rohan Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hendricks defends well and Khan ends up having to push Hendricks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rohan Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the cage.
Hendricks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hendricks jumps guard and drags Khan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hendricks is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Hendricks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hendricks is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Johny Hendricks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Khan shoots in for a double leg but Hendricks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan tries for a takedown but Hendricks circles away easily
and Hendricks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hendricks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks is trying to push Khan away but Khan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Hendricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Hendricks looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendricks's waist but Hendricks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khan off to one side.
Hendricks leaves Khan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hendricks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khan quickly recovers to half guard.
Hendricks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hendricks winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khan has one foot on Hendricks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rohan Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendricks shoots in and bounces Khan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Khan wants to stand but Hendricks is controlling the position.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Hendricks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khan wants to stand up but Hendricks is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Hendricks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khan's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Khan wants to stand up but Hendricks is controlling him.
Hendricks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johny Hendricks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Khan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendricks moves into range and clinches up with Khan.
Hendricks tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Hendricks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khan is defending well.
Hendricks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hendricks jumps guard.
Khan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Hendricks is looking to stand up but Khan isn't so interested in that idea.
Hendricks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johny Hendricks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Khan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Hendricks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hendricks 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Johny Hendricks!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Johny Hendricks!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Johny Hendricks!
Johny Hendricks wins by unanimous decision!
Rohan Khan was interviewed post fight and said 'It happens, I want merik hunt. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baisais Lacplesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
169 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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25
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baisais Lacplesis!
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, Lay Pray!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis closes the distance and pushes Pray back into the cage.
Lacplesis digs a right hand into Pray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pray's gas tank.
Lacplesis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lacplesis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pray being controlled against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Pray blocks it.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lacplesis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lacplesis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pray wants a takedown.
Baisais Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prays head.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Pray controls his hands.
Lacplesis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Pray has clasped his hands together around Lacplesis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lacplesis keeps working.
Pray has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lacplesis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pray is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lacplesis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pray controlling the pace for now.
Lacplesis is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pray raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pray thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pray connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pray misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pray in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pray punching from mount but Lacplesis doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lacplesis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pray thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lacplesis is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis is squirming around, avoiding Pray's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pray scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lacplesis?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pray controlling the pace for now.
Pray looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Pray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pray closes the distance and clinches up with Lacplesis, looking for a takedown. Pray pushes Lacplesis against the cage but Lacplesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pray has a takedown stuffed.
Baisais Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Lacplesis has managed to clinch.
Lacplesis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pray up against the cage.
Pray tries to score a body lock takedown but Lacplesis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pray has Lacplesis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lacplesis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lacplesis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for Lacplesis to work.
Lacplesis gets underhooks to prevent Pray's takedown attempt.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pray wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lacplesis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Pray's ribcage. Pray let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pray is breathing heavily.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Pray.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Pray avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Pray tries to score a body lock takedown but Lacplesis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Pray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis tries for a takedown but Pray manages to get underhooks.
Pray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lacplesis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Pray avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Pray gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lacplesis regains guard.
Lacplesis is looking to stand up but Pray isn't so interested in that idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lacplesis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lacplesis, not yet.
Pray passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lacplesis dodges the ground and pound from Pray.
Lacplesis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pray throws a strike aimed at the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis avoids it well.
Pray in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pray scoring with punches and elbows.
Pray working the ground and pound.
Pray trying to control the action but Lacplesis is working from the bottom.
Pray tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pray trying to control the action but Lacplesis is working from the bottom.
Pray is putting a hurting on Lacplesis here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Pray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Pray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lacplesis is fending him off so far but Pray persists. Nope, Lacplesis circles away and we're back to standing.
Lacplesis stuffs the takedown attempt from Pray. Pray gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacplesis wants to clinch.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up.
Lacplesis slaps away a takedown attempt from Pray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baisais Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Pray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lacplesis wants to stand up but Pray is controlling him.
Pray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lacplesis working a defensive guard here.
Pray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray throwing strikes from guard but Lacplesis blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Baisais Lacplesis just wasn't active enough.
Pray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lacplesis sprawls well. Lacplesis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pray gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch.
Pray shoots in and bounces Lacplesis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pray postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lacplesis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baisais Lacplesis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pray fails with the takedown.
Pray keeps the fight on the outside.
Pray shoots in looking for a takedown but Lacplesis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lacplesis is pressing down on Pray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lacplesis trying to keep a closed guard but Pray is proving a slippery customer.
Pray scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pray looking to pass the guard.
Pray postures up in Lacplesis's guard and throws a big left but Lacplesis blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pray wants to pass the guard but Lacplesis is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lay Pray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pray 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Lay Pray!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Lay Pray!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Lay Pray!
Lay Pray wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Fitness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Reynolds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gary Fitness's chin.
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19
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Fitness!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds lands with a shot to the body.
Reynolds swings for the body but Fitness moves out of range.
Fitness misses with a wild combination.
Fitness fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reynolds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reynolds thuds his right hand into Fitness's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitness moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Fitness does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Fitness slips under a jab from Reynolds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Fitness throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitness takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Reynolds. That snapped Fitness's head back.
A combination from Fitness does no damage.
Fitness fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Fitness.
Reynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitness is rocked!
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitness is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Fitness takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitness looks winded!
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!
Reynolds throws an overhand right that has Fitness reeling! Reynolds follows up with more punches and Fitness is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronaldo Reynolds!
Our winner, Ronaldo Reynolds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Comte Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trunks Briefs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comte Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Viceroy by Mac DeMarco. This should be a great matchup!
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19
141 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boxing Comte Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trunks Briefs!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comte Jr lands a left and a right that send Briefs crashing to the mat, dazed. Comte Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Briefs is rocked!
It looks like Trunks Briefs has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Comte Jr finds Briefs's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Briefs flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Comte Jr lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Briefs will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boxing Comte Jr!
Boxing Comte Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I knocked this mothafucka out!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mat Kowalak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Kowalak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergio Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis misses with a takedown
and Kowalak counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pettis's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pettis trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalak is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalak wants to control from the top but Pettis keeps moving.
Kowalak wants to pass the guard but Pettis is keeping the position.
Kowalak trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Kowalak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalak tries to score with some ground and pound. Pettis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pettis is looking for a sweep.
Pettis gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kowalak's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pettis trying to control but Kowalak postures up.
Kowalak is working for a submission of some sort.
Pettis punching from the bottom.
Pettis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pettis.
Pettis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalak trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kowalak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pettis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kowalak postures up.
Kowalak passes into half guard.
Kowalak wants to control but Pettis is keeping him busy.
Kowalak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pettis sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis tries to roll over but Kowalak keeps him under control.
Pettis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalak wants to free his trapped foot but Pettis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pettis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kowalak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kowalak's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pettis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pettis is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kowalak is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergio Pettis!
After winning the bout, Sergio Pettis 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Showman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Flail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flail has chosen Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself by Ice Cube as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
170 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Showman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stone Flail!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flail throws a leg kick that misses.
Flail tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flail tries to land a front kick but Showman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Showman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Flail - that will leave a mark!
Showman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Showman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Showman wants to land a leg kick but Flail is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Showman!
Showman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flail tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler Showman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flail scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flail throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Flail looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Showman misses with a hook.
Flail tries a head kick but it misses.
Showman misses with a body shot.
Showman throws a chopping leg kick but Flail manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Showman checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Showman.
Flail gets a clinch.
Flail using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Showman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flail putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Showman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Showman managing to block the knees to the body from Flail.
Flail avoiding damage.
Showman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Showman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Showman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flail is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Showman is defending well for now.
Flail trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flail misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Showman.
Flail effectively controlling the action here.
Showman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flail tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Showman avoids it.
Flail connects with a knee to the head.
Showman wants to break free but Flail has control.
Showman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Flail tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Showman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flail stalls.
Flail connects with a nasty looking knee right to Showman's face.
Flail misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Showman.
Flail misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Showman.
A frustrated look appears on Showman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Showman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flail moves into the clinch.
Showman is trying to push Flail away but Flail has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flail manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Showman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flail throws a leg kick but Showman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flail lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Flail.
Showman blocks a head kick by Flail.
Flail tries to land a front kick but Showman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flail moves out of range as Showman throws a body kick.
Flail slips a jab and a cross from Showman.
Showman lands with a straight right. Flail didn't see that one coming.
Flail misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Showman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flail checks a leg kick.
Flail throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Showman is looking to chop away at Flail's legs.
Flail fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Showman is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Flail 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.
Flail fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Showman is out of range.
Flail pushes Showman away with a front kick.
Showman misses with a series of wild punches.
Showman tries to bum rush Flail with a series of wild strikes but Flail uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Showman. Those never looked like landing.
Flail connects with a solid leg kick.
Showman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flail. Flail obviously looking to wear him down.
Showman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flail. Flail obviously looking to wear him down.
Showman gets tackled into the cage by Flail. Flail maintains the clinch.
Flail landing knees to the head.
Flail avoiding damage.
Showman managing to block the knees to the body from Flail.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Flail.
Showman is trying to break the clinch but Flail is controlling him.
Showman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flail keeps control of Showman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Showman wants to break free but Flail has control.
Flail scores with a knee to the head.
Showman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Flail tries a knee to the head but Showman blocks it.
Showman avoiding damage as Flail throws knees to the body.
Flail breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showman checks a leg kick.
Showman throws a leg kick
and Flail counters with an inside leg kick.
Showman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flail throws a leg kick which misses Showman's front leg but catches the back leg as Showman tries to avoid it.
Showman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flail. Flail obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flail tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flail forces Showman back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Flail - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Flail misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showman tries to circle away but Flail has him pinned against the cage.
Flail breaks the clinch.
Flail tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Showman as he checks the leg kick.
Flail lands with a kick to the ribs.
Flail tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Showman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flail misses with a kick to the body.
Showman fails to land with a series of punches.
Flail slips a jab from Showman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flail.
Flail tries to clinch up but Showman circles away and keeps his distance.
Showman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flail.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flail gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Showman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Showman working hard to break the clinch.
Flail's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Showman breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flail lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Flail misses with a leg kick
and Showman counters with a head kick.
Flail throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Showman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Flail 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.
Showman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flail tries to land a front kick but Showman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flail feints and then cracks Showman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Showman down.
Showman tries a low kick but Flail avoids it.
Flail moves out of range as Showman throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Showman. Flail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flail looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Showman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flail moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Showman misses with a looping left.
Flail dodges the punch combination from Showman.
Flail thows a body kick. Showman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Flail drives through and clinches with Showman against the cage.
Flail tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Showman avoids it.
Flail tries a knee to the head but Showman blocks it.
Showman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flail with a knee to the head.
Flail tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Showman avoids it.
Showman wants to break free but Flail has control.
Flail tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Showman tries to circle away but Flail has him pinned against the cage.
Flail misses with a knee strike.
Flail breaks the clinch.
Stone Flail seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Showman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Flail throws a low kick but Showman avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flail. That did some damage!
Showman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Stone Flail has been cut.
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!
Showman tries a head kick but it misses.
Showman checks a leg kick nicely.
Flail scores with a kick to the body.
Showman throws a wild body kick that Flail sees coming a mile off.
Flail misses with a low kick as Showman jumps back.
Flail throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Showman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Showman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Showman lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flail chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flail forces Showman back against the cage and clinches.
Showman working hard to break the clinch.
Flail tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Showman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showman can't break the clinch.
Flail controlling the action here for a moment.
Showman avoiding damage as Flail throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Showman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Showman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flail is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Showman is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Showman throws a head kick but Flail moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Flail.
Flail cracks the inside of Showman's front leg.
Flail clinches with his opponent.
Flail misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Showman.
Flail pressing his opponent against the cage.
Showman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flail looking to throw knees to the head but Showman is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Flail really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stone Flail's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Showman throws a low kick but Flail avoids it.
Flail misses with a low kick.
Showman throws a sloppy head kick and Flail moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Flail.
Good leg kick by Flail there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Showman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Showman moves out of range as Flail throws a body kick.
Flail scores with a kick to the body.
Showman throws a head kick but Flail moves out of range.
Showman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Flail there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flail instigates a clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Flail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flail thumps Showman with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flail lands with a slapping head kick.
Flail has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showman avoiding damage as Flail throws knees to the body.
Showman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Showman wants to get back to striking at distance but Flail won't allow it.
Showman avoiding damage as Flail throws knees to the body.
Flail tries a knee to the head but Showman blocks it.
Stone Flail seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Showman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Showman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Flail obliges.
Flail working Showman over with knees to the body.
Showman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flail tries to land knees in the clinch but Showman avoids the damage to the body.
Flail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Showman managing to block the knees to the body from Flail.
Flail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flail tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flail throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Showman.
Flail tries to clinch up but Showman circles away and keeps his distance.
Showman checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Showman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flail is out of range and Showman settles back down.
Flail tried to score with a low kick but Showman checks it.
Flail tries to score with a low kick but Showman moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showman misses with a wild combination.
Showman moves out of range of the body kick from Flail.
Showman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flail motions for Showman to come forward. Flail throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Showman lands a jab.
Tyler Showman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flail misses with a low kick.
Showman throws a leg kick but Flail sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Showman. Those never looked like landing.
Showman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flail. That did some damage!
Showman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Showman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flail lands a leg kick that knocks Showman off balance momentarily.
Showman misses with a double jab.
Showman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flail can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flail.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Showman tries to score with a low kick but Flail moves his leg out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flail. That's going to slow Showman down.
Showman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flail moves into the clinch successfully.
Flail tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Showman avoids it.
Flail misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Showman.
Showman managing to block the knees to the body from Flail.
Flail is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Showman is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Showman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flail throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Flail dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Stone Flail's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Showman.
Flail swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flail blocks a head kick by Showman.
Showman misses with the combination.
Flail lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flail connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Showman misses with a low kick.
Flail turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flail looks to throw a body kick
and Showman counters with an outside leg kick.
Flail scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flail throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Showman misses.
Flail moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flail tries to land knees in the clinch but Showman avoids the damage to the body.
Showman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showman is trying to push Flail away but Flail has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flail connects with a nasty looking knee right to Showman's face.
Showman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flail is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Showman is defending well for now.
Showman is looking to break free of the clinch but Flail has double underhooks.
Showman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flail is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Showman is defending well for now.
Flail tries to land knees in the clinch but Showman avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Showman can't break the clinch.
Showman breaks the clinch.
Showman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flail throws a wild body kick that Showman sees coming a mile off.
Showman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flail pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flail tried to score with a low kick but Showman checks it.
Showman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Flail.
Flail misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Showman.
Showman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flail moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showman is looking to score with low kicks.
Showman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flail connects with a high kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flail.
Flail pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Showman finds it's way through Flail's defenses.
Showman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Showman throws a sloppy head kick and Flail moves out of range easily.
Showman swats away the attempt to clinch by Flail.
Showman blocks the body kick.
Showman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flail.
Showman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flail lands with a thumping leg kick.
Showman swings for the body but Flail moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flail turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flail misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flail has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Showman.
Showman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flail.
Flail blocks a head kick by Showman.
An inside leg kick from Showman misses.
Tyler Showman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone Flail is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Showman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Showman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Showman tries to bum rush Flail with a series of wild strikes but Flail uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Showman tries to score with a low kick but Flail moves his leg out of the way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flail goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flail has Showman up against the cage in a clinch.
Showman takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Stone Flail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flail 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Stone Flail!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Stone Flail!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Stone Flail!
Stone Flail wins by unanimous decision! Stone Flail retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Stone Flail thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tyler Showman had this to say: 'I was prepared to fight an aggressive fight, but things didn't go my way tonight. I'll watch the film to learn what I can, and I'll come back a better fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Didenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Better Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Didenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Better Win !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Win throws a head kick but Didenko moves out of range.
Win scores with a leg kick.
Didenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Win .
Win throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Win 's coach down at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Win 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Didenko blocks a head kick by Win .
Didenko tries for a takedown but Win sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Win plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Vlad Didenko has been cut.
Win pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Win keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Win misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Win is looking to clinch but Didenko is avoiding it.
Win misses with a head kick.
Didenko shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Didenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Win pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Didenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Didenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Win circles away.
Win fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Didenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Didenko jumps guard but Win stands there with Didenko around his waist. Didenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win lands an elbow just above Didenko 's eye.
Win landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Didenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Win 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Win 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Win lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Win lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Win creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Didenko's defenses.
Win gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vlad Didenko's cut is getting worse.
Win lands an elbow inside.
Come on Win - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Win receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Win .
Win lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Win with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Didenko dodges an elbow strike from Win .
Win comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Win comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vlad Didenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls for Win to work.
Win gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Didenko blocks the elbow strike.
Win pressing his opponent against the cage.
Win lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Win to work.
Didenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Win is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Didenko is defending well for now.
Win lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Didenko jumps guard but Win turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Win throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Didenko blocks a body shot from Win .
Win tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Didenko's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Win can't find room to land a body shot as Didenko controls the action.
Win creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Better Win dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Didenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Didenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Win defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Didenko.
Nice sprawl there from Win as Didenko shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Didenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Win throws a head kick that misses.
Didenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Didenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Win !
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Didenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Win struggling a bit here.
Didenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win is looking for a sweep.
Didenko prevents Win from escaping the position.
Didenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Win tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Didenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Win has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Win wants to control but Didenko postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didenko has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Win !
Didenko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Didenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Win is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Didenko locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Win is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Didenko!
Vlad Didenko is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anya Oley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaac Frost has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anya Oley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isaac Frost!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot by Frost.
Oley is rocked!
Oley scores with a takedown into Frost's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost is looking for a triangle but Oley pushes his legs off easily.
Oley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oley tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Oley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oley has managed to get both his arms back between Frost's legs - danger averted.
Frost is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oley defends well.
Oley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frost is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oley trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frost looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frost has his foot on Oley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oley works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Frost is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oley defends well.
Frost being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frost for as long as he can get away with.
Oley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oley slips nicely into half guard.
Frost makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oley won't allow Frost to sweep him here.
Frost is looking to sweep but instead, Oley has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost tries to get to full guard but Oley has control of the leg.
Oley seems to be working for a kimura but Frost defends the submission attempt.
Oley seems to be looking for submissions.
Oley prevents Frost from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oley wants to free his trapped foot but Frost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frost is pressing down on Oley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frost is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frost is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oley wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Oley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oley defends it easily.
Oley trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frost looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oley preventing the sweep.
Oley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frost looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oley is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Frost wants to improve his position but Oley is controlling well.
Frost looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oley seems to be looking for submissions.
Oley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Frost dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Frost on his heels. He'll look to pass Frost's guard now, I'm sure.
Frost looking for a triangle here. Oley is fighting it but it looks tight! Frost pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Oley is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Isaac Frost!
After the fight, Isaac Frost was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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