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Death Squad 159:Narushima vs Lamouna PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harald Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cechini Muszyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson comes to the cage accompanied by Shaggy - Feel The Rush. Cechini Muszyna will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harald Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Cechini Muszyna!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muszyna checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andersson cracks Muszyna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muszyna. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muszyna swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson thumps Muszyna with a low kick.
Andersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Muszyna throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andersson counters with a hugh head kick that removes Muszyna from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harald Andersson!
Harald Andersson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helmut Doerner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doerner comes to the cage accompanied by Balls to the Wall by Accept. Hollyfield has chosen Paris as his entrance music. Tyson Hollyfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helmut Doerner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollyfield tries to clinch up but Doerner circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollyfield has closed the distance and engaged Doerner in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Doerner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hollyfield pushes off an throws an elbow but Doerner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Doerner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hollyfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hollyfield darts in trying to clinch
and Doerner counters with a single leg into guard. Hollyfield didn't expect that.
Doerner looking to pass the guard.
Doerner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doerner is pushing down on Hollyfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hollyfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Doerner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Doerner is looking for a kimura but Hollyfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doerner to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doerner tries to pass to full mount but Hollyfield defends it.
Hollyfield is trying to control but can't.
Doerner wants to control but Hollyfield is keeping him busy.
Hollyfield controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doerner trying to control the action but Hollyfield is working from the bottom.
Doerner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hollyfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Doerner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doerner is trying to work for a kimura but Hollyfield is defending well.
Doerner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hollyfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hollyfield is not content to let Doerner control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hollyfield pushes Doerner up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollyfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Doerner's face.
Hollyfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Doerner blocks an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield blocks the elbow strike.
Hollyfield gets underhooks to prevent Doerner's takedown attempt.
Hollyfield lands an elbow just above Doerner 's eye.
Hollyfield drops Doerner with a big knee straight up the middle! Doerner is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Doerner is rocked!
It looks like Helmut Doerner has been cut.
Hollyfield rushes Doerner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Doerner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hollyfield using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hollyfield lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doerner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Doerner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hollyfield looking to pass the guard.
Hollyfield postures up.
Hollyfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doerner wants to get back to his feet but Hollyfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doerner seems to have got his legs back now.
Hollyfield content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield won't allow Doerner to get back to his feet.
Hollyfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doerner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doerner wants to sweep but no luck.
Doerner wants to get back to his feet but Hollyfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doerner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hollyfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doerner shoots in looking for a takedown but Hollyfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doerner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hollyfield wants to counter with a clinch but Doerner pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helmut Doerner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doerner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hollyfield counters by clinching up.
Hollyfield lands a damaging elbow.
Hollyfield is pushing Doerner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Hollyfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helmut Doerner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch.
Doerner attempts a counter takedown but Hollyfield avoids it well and moves away.
Doerner clinches with his opponent.
Doerner pulls guard.
Doerner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doerner is working hard here to advance position.
Doerner working for submissions but it's allowed Hollyfield to get to half guard.
Doerner wants to get back to full guard but Hollyfield has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollyfield prevents Doerner from getting the reversal.
Doerner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doerner is desperately trying to improve his position but Hollyfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Doerner tries to hold on but Hollyfield pushes him away.
Hollyfield controlling from the full mount.
Doerner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helmut Doerner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hollyfield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Doerner is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hollyfield tries to control but Doerner wriggling away.
Doerner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Hollyfield is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Hollyfield 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.
Doerner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hollyfield pulls his head out easily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doerner tries to kick Hollyfield off but Hollyfield keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Doerner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Helmut Doerner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollyfield clinches up against the cage.
Doerner stalling.
Doerner manages to break the clinch.
Doerner throws a right hand that Hollyfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Hollyfield also avoids with ease.
Hollyfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Doerner is wise to it.
Hollyfield avoids the head kick by Doerner.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch but Doerner is avoiding it.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doerner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doerner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hollyfield sprawls well. Hollyfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doerner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doerner shoots in and drives through. Hollyfield sprawls well.
Hollyfield forces Doerner back against the cage and clinches.
Hollyfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doerner's defenses.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doerner takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Hollyfield looking to throw knees to the head but Doerner is blocking nicely.
Doerner trying to stall but Hollyfield improves his position.
Hollyfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Hollyfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helmut Doerner's cut.
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!
Doerner looks for the body kick but Hollyfield saw that one coming.
Doerner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hollyfield counters by clinching up.
Hollyfield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doerner is keeping busy.
Doerner blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Hollyfield.
Doerner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Doerner wants a takedown but no success here.
Hollyfield throws an elbow that misses.
Hollyfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doerner working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollyfield avoiding damage as Doerner throws knees to the body.
Hollyfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Doerner pushes off an throws an elbow but Hollyfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Doerner wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollyfield manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helmut Doerner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollyfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doerner dodges an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield scores with a knee to the head.
Doerner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hollyfield pushes off an throws an elbow but Doerner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Doerner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hollyfield to keep the fight standing.
Hollyfield stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Doerner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doerner is working for takedown but Hollyfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Doerner tries to pull guard but Hollyfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Doerner drops back down to his feet.
Hollyfield working Doerner over with knees to the body.
Hollyfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that Doerner shrugs off.
Tyson Hollyfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doerner is trying to pull guard but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hollyfield.
Doerner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hollyfield.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hollyfield obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollyfield misses with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield lands an elbow just above Doerner 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield landing knees to the body.
Doerner looking for a takedown.
Doerner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hollyfield lands an elbow that stopped Doerner in his tracks for a moment.
Hollyfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
Doerner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hollyfield working the clinch nicely. Doerner is working for position but Hollyfield cracks him with a big knee to the head! Doerner crumples up against the cage and Hollyfield lands two more shots before the ref can save Doerner! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tyson Hollyfield!
Tyson Hollyfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Helmut Doerner stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will cripple this fool in Abu Dhabi'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Paniikki has chosen N'sync - Bye Bye Bye as his entrance music. Hans Lankari has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Lankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankari stuffs the takedown attempt from Paniikki. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Paniikki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lankari's waist but Lankari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paniikki off to one side.
Lankari shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lankari showed some decent athleticism there.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lankari pulls his head out easily.
Paniikki wants to improve his position but Lankari is controlling well.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lankari pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari trying to control from half guard but Paniikki is working away.
Lankari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lankari pulls his head out easily.
Lankari stalling.
Lankari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lankari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lankari pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paniikki won't allow Lankari to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paniikki wants to get back to full guard but Lankari has passed into side control.
Paniikki is trying to get back to half guard.
Lankari decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lankari loads up on a big right hand but Paniikki slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lankari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paniikki shoots in and bounces Lankari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paniikki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lankari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lankari has escaped and now he's on top!
Paniikki working for a triangle but Lankari defends it easily.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Lankari pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lankari throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paniikki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paniikki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Lankari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lankari closes the distance and pushes Paniikki back into the cage.
Lankari swings wildly with an uppercut but Paniikki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but Lankari holds him up against the cage and eventually Paniikki drops back down to his feet.
Paniikki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but Lankari forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hans Lankari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Paniikki gets control of Lankari's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paniikki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paniikki is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lankari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lankari keeping full guard, as Paniikki tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lankari dives on top into guard.
Lankari trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lankari has picked Paniikki up and slammed him! Paniikki can't keep hold of the triangle and Lankari manages to pass to side control!
Lankari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Paniikki tries to sprawl but Lankari drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paniikki has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paniikki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lankari wants to stand but Paniikki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lankari stands up and waves to Paniikki to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankari is chipping away with strikes.
Paniikki is trying to improve his position.
Paniikki is not content to let Lankari control the position.
Paniikki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Lankari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lankari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lankari's back!
Paniikki looking for the choke but no joy.
Paniikki has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lankari looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lankari is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Paniikki tightening his grip on Lankari, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki looking for the choke but no joy.
Paniikki is not going to allow Lankari to sit and survive in this position.
Lankari is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paniikki has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lankari has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Paniikki is looking for the choke from the back position but Lankari is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hans Lankari will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Lankari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Pelle Paniikki has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paniikki is defended easily by Lankari.
Lankari manages to pull guard.
Paniikki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lankari wants to get back to his feet but Paniikki drags him back down.
Paniikki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari wants to control but Paniikki postures up.
Lankari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paniikki can do to turn this around?
Paniikki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lankari has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paniikki but great work by Lankari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying to get back to half guard.
Lankari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Paniikki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lankari avoids it really well and circles away.
Lankari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lankari is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paniikki's half guard.
Lankari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lankari pulls his head out easily.
Paniikki tries to roll over but Lankari keeps him under control.
Lankari is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paniikki!
Hans Lankari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lankari connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lankari tries to control but Paniikki wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying to escape the mount.
Lankari with shots to the head and body - Paniikki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lankari tries to control but Paniikki wriggling away.
Paniikki can't escape the position.
Hans Lankari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lankari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki regains half guard.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back.
Lankari controlling the action here.
Pelle Paniikki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lankari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lankari wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Lankari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lankari 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Lankari!
Hans Lankari took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HERITAGE Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapda Mattus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mattus has chosen My heart as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
10 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapda Mattus!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Photirat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Photirat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mattus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mattus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mattus is trying to control. Photirat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mattus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mattus is thwarting Photirat's attempts to control the position.
Mattus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattus tries to pass to full mount but Photirat defends it.
Photirat is not content to let Mattus control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mattus is trying to control the action in half guard but Photirat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mattus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mattus is thwarting Photirat's attempts to control the position.
Mattus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Photirat's head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Photirat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mattus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Photirat's guard.
Mattus trying to control the position from guard on top but Photirat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mattus looking to pass the guard.
Mattus trying to control but Photirat is working from the bottom.
Mattus lands a couple of elbows.
Mattus controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattus tries to free his leg and advance position but Photirat is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mattus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mattus wants to control from the top but Photirat keeps moving.
Mattus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mattus throwing strikes but missing.
Photirat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Photirat misses with the combination.
Mattus dives in and grabs Photirat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Photirat pushes down on Mattus's head and hops out.
Mattus blocks a head kick by Photirat.
Mattus closes the distance and clinches.
Photirat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mattus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Photirat both land. Nice combination.
Mattus has closed the distance and engaged Photirat in a clinch.
Photirat is trying to break the clinch but Mattus has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mattus.
Our sources have told us that Photirat has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mattus prevents Photirat from breaking the clinch.
Photirat tries to break the clinch but Mattus is controlling the position.
Photirat wants to get back to striking at distance but Mattus won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapda Mattus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Photirat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mattus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Photirat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Mattus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mattus wants to control from the top but Photirat keeps moving.
Mattus wants to pass the guard but Photirat is keeping the position.
Mattus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mattus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Photirat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattus is looking to work some ground and pound but Photirat has wrist control.
Mattus postures up in Photirat's guard and throws a big left but Photirat blocks it.
Mattus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Photirat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tapda Mattus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mattus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Photirat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mattus.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mattus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mattus landing with the ground and pound.
Mattus trying to control the position from guard on top but Photirat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mattus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Photirat.
Photirat misses with a few strikes there.
Mattus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Photirat avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mattus.
Mattus tries for a kimura but Photirat is defending well.
Photirat is not content to let Mattus control the position.
Mattus has an Americana. Photirat didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mattus is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mattus hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tapda Mattus!
A relieved looking Tapda Mattus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gaspar Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaspar Gomez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Moreira's chin.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaspar Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Moreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moreira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Moreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez lands with a straight right. Moreira didn't see that one coming.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body. Moreira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomez tries to clinch up but Moreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez clobbers Moreira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moreira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez has Moreira pushed against the cage.
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez throws a one two combo.
It looks like Daniel Moreira has been cut.
Gomez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moreira's half guard.
Well, if Gomez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moreira trying to control from the bottom.
Moreira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moreira is trying to stand.
Moreira tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Gomez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moreira is looking to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Moreira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to clinch up but Moreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Moreira throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moreira wants to slow Gomez down by chopping away at his legs.
Gomez wants to clinch.
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gomez lands a right hand.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Moreira.
Moreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gomez tries to land knees in the clinch but Moreira avoids the damage to the body.
Moreira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Moreira.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Gomez tries to clinch but Moreira moves out of range.
Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moreira circles away.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez scores with the left hand. Moreira knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moreira.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moreira.
Gomez tries to clinch up but Moreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Gomez.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but Moreira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomez tries to clinch but Moreira is having none of it.
Gomez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Gomez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moreira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomez defends it nicely.
Gomez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gomez - that will leave a mark!
Moreira dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Moreira's head and hops out.
Gomez lands a big head kick that sends Moreira tumbling to the mat! Gomez takes a step backwards and waves Moreira back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Moreira is rocked!
Gaspar Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moreira can do to turn this around?
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Moreira slips the punch.
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!
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Gomez gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moreira.
Moreira tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez looking to stall.
Moreira has Gomez pushed against the cage.
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but Moreira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moreira shoots for a takedown but Gomez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gaspar Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Moreira.
Moreira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomez throws a jab when Moreira was well out of range.
Moreira lands a jab to Gomez's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moreira misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez tries to clinch but Moreira is having none of it.
Moreira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomez to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez tries to sprawl but Moreira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moreira throwing shots but Gomez is blocking nicely.
Gomez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moreira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gomez is trying to stand up here but Moreira is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moreira avoids the body shot from Gomez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreira jabs at Gomez's body.
Gomez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Moreira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez tries to clinch but Moreira is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Moreira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gomez jabs at Moreira's body.
Moreira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Moreira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moreira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez misses with the combination.
Moreira throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Gomez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moreira takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Gaspar Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Moreira moves out of range.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Moreira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moreira unleashes a big counter combination but Gomez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moreira.
Moreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moreira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moreira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gomez wants to clinch.
Gomez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Moreira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gaspar Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Moreira.
Gomez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moreira counters with a stiff right hand.
Moreira takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Moreira lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Gomez. No joy for Moreira on that attempt.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moreira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Moreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Moreira tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira with a poor takedown
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomez clinches.
Daniel Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez stalls.
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Moreira catches Gomez right on the button with a cross.
Gomez wants to clinch.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moreira throws out the jab.
Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moreira circles away.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Moreira circles away.
Moreira feints the counter takedown.
Moreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomez rather than just go for the knockout.
Moreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moreira if he has to take too many more of those.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily.
Moreira scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Moreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moreira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moreira misses with a straight left.
Moreira with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomez to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Moreira is avoiding it.
Moreira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Moreira tries to get set, Gomez tries to push him back and clinch up but Moreira manages to avoid the attempt.
Moreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Moreira misses the target.
Gomez tries to clinch but Moreira is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira misses the body punch
and Gomez counters by moving into the clinch.
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moreira throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Moreira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gomez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moreira, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaspar Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moreira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gomez counters with a leg kick.
Gomez lands with a nice body punch.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gaspar Gomez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gomez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaspar Gomez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gaspar Gomez thanked Just Fight (Everything 8$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My town. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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153 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
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gotti backs up against the cage.
Ortiz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a solid leg kick but Gotti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ortiz.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Gotti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ortiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gotti counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Gotti.
It looks like Angel Ortiz has been cut.
Ortiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ortiz throws a right hand that misses
and Gotti counters with a three punch combo that has Ortiz backing up. Ortiz nods at Gotti to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz wants to clinch.
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches up with Gotti, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes Gotti against the cage but Gotti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy Gotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Ortiz.
Gotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortiz.
Gotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortiz.
Gotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gotti throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Angel Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz tries to land a leg kick but Gotti saw it coming and moves away.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gotti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Gotti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotti throws a head kick that Ortiz semi-blocks.
No joy there for Gotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gotti misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Gotti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortiz fails with the takedown.
Ortiz stuns Gotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ortiz misses with a few strikes there.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick
and Gotti counters with a one-two to the body.
Gotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gotti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gotti wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gotti's guard.
Nice strikes from Ortiz there.
Gotti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ortiz prevents Gotti from improving his position.
Gotti trying to control from the bottom.
Ortiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ortiz thows a huge punch but Gotti dodges it nicely.
Ortiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gotti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortiz winds up and cracks Gotti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz prevents Gotti from standing back up.
Gotti tries to roll over but Ortiz keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gotti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gotti lunges at Ortiz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ortiz's hand.
Gotti misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Gotti misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Ortiz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gotti backs up against the cage.
Ortiz pushes Gotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz wants to take the fight to the mat but Gotti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Jimmy Gotti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Angel Ortiz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gotti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gotti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gotti avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Gotti is looking for a counter combo.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that Gotti avoids nicely.
Gotti throws a leg kick which misses Ortiz's front leg but catches the back leg as Ortiz tries to avoid it.
Gotti throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz is looking to clinch.
Gotti fakes the leg kick and cracks Ortiz in the body.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gotti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Gotti moves out of range.
Gotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Gotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz throws a right hand that Gotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gotti also avoids with ease.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Gotti moves out of range easily.
Gotti lands a front kick.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Ortiz throws a leg kick but Gotti checks it.
Gotti is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a jab-cross combination.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimmy Gotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz swings for the body but Gotti moves out of range.
Gotti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Ortiz avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Gotti stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortiz. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Gotti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jimmy Gotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotti misses with a two punch combination.
Gotti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gotti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortiz.
Jimmy Gotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Ortiz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.
Gotti delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti lands with a nice body punch.
Ortiz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ortiz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gotti to score with a decent uppercut.
Gotti scores with a head kick. Ortiz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gotti!
Ortiz is rocked!
That has opened up Angel Ortiz's cut even more.
Ortiz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Gotti.
Gotti lands with a nice combination. Ortiz backs away looking to recover.
Ortiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Gotti finish him?
Ortiz looking to score a takedown here. Gotti is defending well but Ortiz drives through and ends up in Gotti's guard.
Ortiz seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gotti's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz pushes down on Gotti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gotti won't allow Ortiz to pass to mount.
Gotti wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy.
Gotti wants to get back to his feet.
Gotti wants to improve his position but Ortiz is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gotti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Ortiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotti sees it coming and defends easily.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gotti defends it nicely.
Ortiz lands a leg kick that knocks Gotti off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Gotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angel Ortiz's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ortiz stalks Gotti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gotti's face. Gotti staggers backwards, shaken.
Ortiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortiz misses with a leg kick
and Gotti counters with a series of strikes. Ortiz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ortiz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Gotti shows good takedown defense.
Gotti scores with a body shot.
Gotti cracks Ortiz with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotti throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Ortiz avoids them all with ease.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Ortiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gotti lands with a kick to the temple. Ortiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti punishes Ortiz's body with a nice straight punch.
Gotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortiz is defended easily by Gotti.
Jimmy Gotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Ortiz.
Gotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gotti avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Gotti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gotti.
Ortiz looks for a takedown but Gotti sprawls well.
Gotti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ortiz takes a jab right on the kisser.
A right-left combo lands from Gotti.
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!
Ortiz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gotti.
Ortiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Gotti scores with a kick to the body.
Gotti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ortiz back to the cage. Gotti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The cut above Angel Ortiz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gotti sprawls well. Gotti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Gotti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz takes one to the chin there.
Ortiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gotti sprawls well initially but Ortiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gotti is looking to escape.
Gotti is looking to control Ortiz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gotti avoid being mounted?
Ortiz is looking for a kimura here.
Ortiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Angel Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.
Gotti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ortiz.
Ortiz stands up over Gotti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortiz prevents Gotti from getting back to his feet.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Ortiz.
It looks like Gotti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ortiz misses with a few strikes there.
Angel Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Gotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gotti throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gotti.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Gotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gotti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Gotti!
A victorious Jimmy Gotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin Glorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dellaria kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metal Gods by JUDAS PRIEST. The crowd seem to be enjoying Glorious's choice of entrance music: Rick Ross ft Weezy - I'm a G. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
157 lbs
12 - 18 - 0 |
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43
154 lbs
30 - 14 - 3 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dellaria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Collin Glorious!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellaria throws a hook to the side of Glorious's head but Glorious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dellaria takes one to the side of the head.
Dellaria closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Glorious tries to get to full guard but Dellaria has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glorious trying to control here.
Dellaria prevents Glorious from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Glorious is looking to control Dellaria's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glorious avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria is keen to just control but Glorious is a slippery customer.
Glorious slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dellaria stays in close to Glorious's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Glorious holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dellaria darts in looking for a takedown but Glorious gets double underhooks and turns Dellaria into the cage.
Glorious keeps Dellaria at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glorious sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dellaria somewhat.
Glorious is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dellaria has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Dellaria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glorious misses with a wild body shot.
Dellaria half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dellaria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glorious moves away.
Dellaria misses the body punch
and Glorious counters with a straight right hand.
Dellaria shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glorious cracks the inside of Dellaria's front leg.
Dellaria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glorious manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Dellaria's head coaches at Elite Fighting Temple that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dellaria on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dellaria misses with a hook to the body
and Glorious counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dellaria jumps guard but Glorious turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorious tries to throw a body punch but Dellaria avoids it by throwing Glorious back against the cage.
Glorious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Glorious trying to land knees to the body.
Glorious lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Glorious.
Glorious digs a right hand into Dellaria's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dellaria's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Glorious.
Glorious cracks Dellaria with a nice body shot.
Glorious slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glorious.
Dellaria is trying to break the clinch but Glorious has him pressed against the cage.
Glorious throws an elbow that misses.
Dellaria breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Glorious tries to land a knee to the head but Dellaria blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Glorious missing with knees to the body.
Glorious pushes Dellaria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glorious tries to land knees in the clinch but Dellaria avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Glorious throws an elbow but misses.
Dellaria is trying to pull guard but Glorious turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Glorious misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glorious lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Glorious.
Glorious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glorious is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dellaria is defending well for now.
Glorious looking to throw knees to the head but Dellaria is blocking nicely.
Dellaria tries to pull guard but Glorious won't allow it.
Glorious lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dellaria drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Glorious dominated that round.
That's time! Dellaria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dellaria tries to clinch but Glorious moves out of range.
A nice side step and Glorious releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dellaria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glorious lands a leg kick that knocks Dellaria off balance momentarily.
Dellaria tries to close the distance and clinch but Glorious swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dellaria fails with a takedown attempt.
Dellaria misses with an uppercut.
Dellaria misses with a takedown
and Glorious holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Dellaria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dellaria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glorious avoids it.
Glorious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glorious creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dellaria misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glorious smiles and moves away.
Dellaria scores with a body shot.
Dellaria takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glorious throws a series of punches but Dellaria moves out of range.
Glorious lands a head shot.
Glorious throws a leg kick which misses Dellaria's front leg but catches the back leg as Dellaria tries to avoid it.
Dellaria shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Glorious but Glorious pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dellaria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dellaria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Glorious. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Glorious.
Glorious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dellaria tries to bum rush Glorious with a series of wild strikes but Glorious uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria shoots for a takedown but Glorious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Glorious connects with a body shot that sends Dellaria's belly button to the back.
Greg Dellaria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glorious throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dellaria's head.
Dellaria is rocked!
Glorious moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Dellaria is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dellaria cracks a nice hook into Glorious's ribs.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Glorious! Dellaria is out on his feet! Glorious rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Dellaria is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Dellaria is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Collin Glorious!
In defeat, Greg Dellaria stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans in the audience tonight...I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Fur Era (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fyodor Pending (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fyodor Pending is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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152 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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130 lbs
41 - 57 - 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Fur Era!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 57 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyodor Pending!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fur Era shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pending but Pending pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pending is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pending looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fur Era drives through with a takedown into Pending's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fur Era wants to control from the top but Pending keeps moving.
Pending trying to keep a closed guard but Fur Era is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Fur Era has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fur Era stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pending swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fur Era will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pending looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fur Era slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fur Era is working Pending over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fur Era is chipping away with strikes.
Fur Era trying to control the position but Pending is working away.
Pending 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.
Pending is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fur Era connects with a decent elbow.
Fur Era working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Pending's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fur Era cracks Pending with a big right hand but Pending just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fur Era is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pending will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pending wants to control but Fur Era postures up.
Fur Era wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pending keeps working.
Pending can't do much from the bottom here.
Fur Era working the body and head with strikes.
Fur Era landing a few strikes.
Pending tries to bench press Fur Era off him but Fur Era keeps the position.
Fur Era trying to control the action but Pending is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Pending's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era landing strikes.
Pending is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fur Era connects with a decent elbow.
Fur Era is working Pending over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fur Era scoring with punches from side control.
Fur Era wants to stand but Pending has his arm trapped.
Fur Era working away.
Fur Era cracks Pending with a big right hand but Pending just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pending gets back to half guard.
Fur Era is nestled in close to Pending, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pending trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era lands strikes from half guard.
Fur Era tries to pass to full mount but Pending defends it.
Fur Era working the head and body with strikes.
Pending gets back to full guard.
Pending is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fur Era defends well.
Fur Era trying to control but Pending is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pending is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fur Era defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Fur Era 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.
Pending tries to sprawl but Fur Era drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fur Era trying to control from half guard but Pending is working away.
Pending is looking for a sweep. Fur Era is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fur Era winds up and cracks Pending with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Fur Era there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fur Era working the head and body with strikes.
Fur Era 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.
Pending looking for submissions off his back.
Pending is breathing heavily.
Fur Era lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fur Era connects with a nice short shot to Pending's temple.
Pending is looking for a sweep. Fur Era is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fur Era is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fur Era stalling away here and it's allowed Pending to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fur Era scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fur Era is in close to Pending's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pending is rocked!
Fur Era with a nice head shot there.
Pending is still in real trouble! Can Fur Era finish him?
Fur Era trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pending's guard.
Fur Era is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pending can do to turn this around?
Fur Era lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pending has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fur Era can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Bi-polar Asylum inform us that Pending has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fur Era is working Pending over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fur Era looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fur Era trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fur Era working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pending's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fur Era's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fur Era landing with the ground and pound.
Fur Era lands a couple of digs.
Fur Era sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pending's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pending works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fur Era looking to pass the guard.
Fur Era makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fur Era postures up and lands a big shot to Pending's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fur Era's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fur Era is working Pending over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pending has momentary wrist control but Fur Era slips an elbow through the middle.
Fur Era lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pending is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pending has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fur Era can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pending is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fur Era defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pending looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fur Era passes into half guard.
Pending looking for submissions off his back.
Fur Era is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pending is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fur Era pulls his head out easily.
Pending seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fur Era scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Fur Era dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pending gets caught napping as Fur Era dives in and scores a takedown. Pending manages to retain guard.
Fur Era postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pending throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pending escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fur Era gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fur Era keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pending's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fur Era trying to control but Pending is working from the bottom.
Pending takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pending working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fur Era doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fur Era manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fur Era working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fur Era works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fur Era tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pending.
Pending actively working from the bottom here.
Fur Era 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.
Fur Era wants to pass to mount but Pending is defending the position.
Fur Era working Pending over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Fur Era seems content to control.
Fur Era is nestled in close to Pending, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fur Era looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pending with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fur Era looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pending tries to roll over but Fur Era keeps him under control.
Fur Era looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pending with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pending has hold of Fur Era's hands but Fur Era slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fur Era drops an elbow to the side of Pending's head.
Pending is trying to maintain the position but Fur Era is very close to passing his half guard.
Fur Era slips a nice elbow through Pending's hands, connecting with Pending's forehead.
William Fur Era overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pending tries to get to full guard but Fur Era has control of the leg.
Pending is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fur Era pulls his head out easily.
Pending on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fur Era is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fur Era working over Pending with some ground and pound. Pending looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pending on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fur Era trying to pass the guard but Pending defending well.
Pending makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pending.
Fur Era working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pending has his foot on Fur Era's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fur Era works his way back into a safe position though.
Pending has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fur Era can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fur Era is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pending has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fur Era can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pending is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fur Era content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Fur Era showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fur Era, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Fur Era!
In his post fight interview, William Fur Era started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Cornholio has chosen Du Hast by Ramstein - Cornholio Mix as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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22 - 14 - 0 |
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156 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Great Cornholio!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan throws a hook but Cornholio blocks it.
Cornholio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses.
Cornholio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Cornholio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ryan wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryan can't get the takedown.
Cornholio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cornholio pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cornholio has time to react.
Ryan blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio misses the shot to the body.
Cornholio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
A punch combination from Cornholio misses.
Cornholio shoots in but Ryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan attempts a counter takedown but Cornholio avoids it well and moves away.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cornholio defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Cornholio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Cornholio moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Cornholio with that takedown attempt.
Ryan lands with a kick to the temple. Cornholio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cornholio misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cornholio fails with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Cornholio. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryan at a distance.
Cornholio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Cornholio missing with knees to the body.
Cornholio breaks the clinch.
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!
Cornholio looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Cornholio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cornholio wants it to stay on the feet.
Cornholio gets caught napping as Ryan dives in and scores a takedown. Cornholio manages to retain guard.
Cornholio keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan is stalling in the full guard.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cornholio is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but Cornholio is working from the bottom.
Cornholio wants to get back to his feet but Ryan passes into half guard.
Cornholio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Cornholio manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryan tries to stand but Cornholio is controlling from the bottom.
Cornholio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cornholio kicks Ryan off and gets to his feet.
Ryan throws the left hand but Cornholio avoids the punch easily.
Cornholio misses with a looping right.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cornholio gets caught napping as Ryan dives in and scores a takedown. Cornholio manages to retain guard.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Cornholio is keeping the position.
Ryan pushing down on Cornholio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cornholio works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Daniel Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cornholio staying out of range there.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Cornholio.
Ryan scores with a jab.
Ryan gets tackled into the cage by Cornholio. Cornholio maintains the clinch.
Ryan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daniel Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cornholio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Ryan.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cornholio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cornholio can do to turn this around?
Ryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Ryan is thwarting Cornholio's attempts to control the position.
Cornholio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cornholio missing with punches from the bottom.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Cornholio is defending well.
Cornholio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cornholio.
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cornholio controlling the position.
Cornholio is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ryan drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornholio is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Cornholio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Cornholio wants to stand and escape but instead Ryan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cornholio looking for a sweep. Not yet Cornholio, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cornholio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan won't allow Cornholio to sweep him here.
Cornholio has his hands on Ryan's head, controlling the position.
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Cornholio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cornholio manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Cornholio's guard.
Cornholio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryan gets to his feet - Cornholio follows without any prompting.
Cornholio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cornholio defends it nicely.
Great Cornholio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cornholio tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ryan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cornholio is looking to clinch.
Cornholio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cornholio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Cornholio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cornholio is looking for a sweep.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cornholio has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornholio wants to control but Ryan postures up.
Cornholio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cornholio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cornholio is trying to escape and Ryan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cornholio is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ryan! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Ryan!
Daniel Ryan is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Daniel Ryan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Great Cornholio had this to say: 'My bunghole...will not be defeated. I will give it TP, and it will awaken in wrath. For I am the great cornholio...I have no bunghole.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mouhamar Lamouna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamouna has chosen touch el arab - muhammar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mouhamar Lamouna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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30
288 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Narushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mouhamar Lamouna!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamouna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamouna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Ryo Narushima has been cut.
Narushima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamouna.
Nice cross by Lamouna.
Narushima throws a sloppy body shot
and Lamouna counters with a crisp right that sends Narushima to the canvas! Lamouna follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mouhamar Lamouna!
After winning the bout, Mouhamar Lamouna 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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