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Tradition XXXV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Katasonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Webbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Katasonov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonny Webbs's chin.
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242 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Katasonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Webbs!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webbs closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Webbs.
Webbs manages to break the clinch.
Webbs rushes Katasonov and presses him up against the cage.
Katasonov is trying to push Webbs away but Webbs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Katasonov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Webbs lands with a short shot to the head.
Katasonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Webbs's elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Webbs has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Webbs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Webbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katasonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Katasonov dodges the punch combination from Webbs.
Webbs rushes Katasonov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Webbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webbs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Webbs lands a shoulder strike.
Katasonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Webbs missing with knees to the body.
Webbs stalls.
Katasonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Webbs gets through Katasonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katasonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Webbs won't allow it.
Webbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Webbs scores with a shot to the body.
Katasonov is breathing heavily.
Katasonov dodges the punch combination from Webbs.
Webbs has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Webbs.
Katasonov is trying to break the clinch but Webbs has him pressed against the cage.
Katasonov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Webbs is stalling here.
Webbs receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The referee calls for Webbs to work.
Webbs avoiding damage.
Webbs breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Webbs misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webbs closes the distance and clinches.
Katasonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for Webbs to work.
Katasonov letting Webbs take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Webbs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katasonov misses with a punch to the body.
Katasonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Webbs won't allow it.
Katasonov tries to circle away but Webbs has him pinned against the cage.
Webbs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katasonov is defending well for now.
Webbs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Katasonov up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Webbs.
Webbs taking a breather.
Katasonov has had enough of the clinch but Webbs keeps him there for the moment.
Webbs taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webbs works on Katasonov's body with a couple of short punches.
Webbs presses Katasonov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Webbs digs a right hand underneath Katasonov's ribcage. Katasonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Webbs has Katasonov pressed against the cage.
Katasonov is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Webbs.
Webbs trying to land knees to the body.
Webbs lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Webbs.
Webbs manages to break the clinch.
Webbs is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Webbs shuts the power down on Katasonov. Lights out, game over! Webbs is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonny Webbs!
A relieved looking Jonny Webbs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Sergey Katasonov had this to say: 'I'll train even harder and come back to win!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hand Grenade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen Get Low as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Hand Grenade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hand Grenade cracks Griffin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hand Grenade throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Hand Grenade avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Hand Grenade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.
We've been told by Hand Grenade's head coaches at V Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin misses with an uppercut.
Hand Grenade connects with a single shot there.
Griffin throws a right hand that Hand Grenade ducks under and follows up with a left that Hand Grenade also avoids with ease.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin stalks Hand Grenade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hand Grenade's face. Hand Grenade staggers backwards, shaken.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Hand Grenade avoids them all with ease.
Hand Grenade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hand Grenade to score with a decent uppercut.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Hand Grenade avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hand Grenade.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hand Grenade.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hand Grenade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Peter Griffin has been cut.
Hand Grenade throws an overhand right that drops Griffin like a sack of potatoes! Hand Grenade dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Hand Grenade!
Our winner, Marcus Hand Grenade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Peter Griffin was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll put on a better show next time for you all, mark my words!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pitbull Lovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Gurr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitbull Lovski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pitbull Lovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Gurr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurr ducks right into an uppercut from Lovski.
Gurr with a jab.
Lovski swinging wildly here.
Lovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gurr moves away.
Gurr ducks right into an uppercut from Lovski.
Lovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gurr.
Lovski is looking for a counter combo.
Gurr misses with a wild body shot.
Gurr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lovski connects with a single shot there.
Lovski throws a combination. Gurr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gurr tries to clinch but Lovski is having none of it.
Gurr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gurr throws a nice looking combination but Lovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lovski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lovski lands a left and a right that send Gurr crashing to the mat, dazed. Lovski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gurr is rocked!
It looks like Joe Gurr has been cut.
Gurr misses with a double jab.
Lovski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lovski avoids the body shot from Gurr.
Lovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lovski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gurr doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovski circles away.
Gurr misses with a hook
and Lovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Gurr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lovski.
Nice body punch from Lovski.
Gurr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Lovski there.
Lovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gurr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lovski is rocked!
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!
Gurr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Lovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gurr misses with a double jab.
Lovski seems to have got his legs back now.
Lovski lands a nice shot to the body.
Gurr looks winded!
Lovski rushes Gurr with punches - Gurr moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Gurr goes down! Lovski follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pitbull Lovski!
Joe Gurr was interviewed post fight and said 'You all seem it !it was a eye poke! I just could not see BUT ILL BE BACK '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Johnsom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Johnsom!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnsom tries for a takedown but Shark circles away easily
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Johnsom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shark but Shark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnsom tries for a takedown but Shark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnsom.
Shark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsom with a poor takedown
and Shark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shark punishes Johnsom's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnsom looks winded!
Shark tries to bum rush Johnsom with a series of wild strikes but Johnsom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shark pushes Johnsom up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnsom jumps guard but Shark stands there with Johnsom around his waist. Johnsom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark breaks from the clinch.
Shark gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shark as the two fighters clinch.
Shark misses with a knee strike.
Shark stops a takedown attempt from Johnsom.
Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnsom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shark counters with a left to the body.
Shark stalks Johnsom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnsom's face. Johnsom staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnsom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shark.
Shark is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Johnsom like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Johnsom from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Shark!
James Shark was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azamat Gashimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gashimov comes to the cage accompanied by Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars). Pettis has chosen Tum Tum feat. Jim Jones – Showtime as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azamat Gashimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gashimov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gashimov gets a double leg takedown into Pettis's guard.
Pettis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gashimov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pettis looking to control.
Gashimov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gashimov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gashimov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gashimov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gashimov slows the pace down.
Gashimov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gashimov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pettis, who protects the arm well.
Pettis tries to bench press Gashimov off him but Gashimov keeps the position.
Pettis regains half guard.
Gashimov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gashimov looking to finish Pettis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pettis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gashimov prevents Pettis from getting the reversal.
Gashimov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pettis looks a forlorn figure.
Gashimov moves to back control.
Gashimov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Pettis taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Azamat Gashimov!
Azamat Gashimov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eskil Eliasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Wafel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eliasson comes to the cage accompanied by TV On The Radio - Wolf Like Me. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eskil Eliasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marek Wafel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eliasson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wafel in his tracks.
Wafel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eliasson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wafel walks into a jab.
Wafel slips a straight right by Eliasson.
Marek Wafel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wafel walks into a left hand.
Eliasson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wafel manages to avoid it.
And Wafel tries to counter it with a takedown but Eliasson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Eliasson cracks Wafel with a hook to the temple - Wafel is on wobbly legs here! Eliasson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wafel falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Eliasson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eskil Eliasson!
Our winner, Eskil Eliasson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane McLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dandy Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kill For Satan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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277 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane McLain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dandy Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLain with a jab.
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
McLain throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
McLain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Swanson or perhaps it was just good defense by McLain, which made it look bad.
McLain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swanson takes one on the button.
Swanson wants to clinch.
Shane McLain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Shane McLain has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLain lands a nice shot to the body.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from McLain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLain takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
McLain tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McLain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McLain throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Swanson or perhaps it was just good defense by McLain, which made it look bad.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shane McLain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swanson.
Swanson tries to clinch but McLain moves away
and McLain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson has McLain up against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson misses with a knee to the head.
Swanson connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLain prevents a body shot from Swanson.
McLain wants to break free but Swanson has control.
Swanson tries to pull guard but McLain won't allow it.
Shane McLain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Swanson looking to throw knees to the head but McLain is blocking nicely.
Swanson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLain blocks it with crossed arms.
McLain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McLain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swanson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLain circles away.
McLain avoids a kick to the body.
McLain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swanson's head.
That has opened up Dandy Swanson's cut even more.
McLain checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLain scores with a hook.
McLain lands a slapping body shot.
McLain connects with a looping right hand.
McLain lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson looks winded!
McLain lands a lovely overhand right.
The cut above Dandy Swanson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McLain drops Swanson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Swanson! McLain dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane McLain!
An out of breath Shane McLain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Dandy Swanson had this to say: 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ngoc Bamh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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212 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ngoc Bamh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hate!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Ngoc Bamh has been cut.
Bamh drops his hands momentarily and Hate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bamh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head kick misses from Hate.
Hate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bamh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bamh avoids a kick to the body.
Bamh throws the left hand but Hate avoids the punch easily.
Bamh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bamh throws a body shot but no joy.
Bamh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hate connects with a single shot there.
Hate throws a wild body kick that Bamh sees coming a mile off.
Hate scores with a hook to the body. Bamh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Bamh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bamh shoots in for a double leg but Hate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Hate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bamh feinted with a counter takedown.
Bamh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bamh throws a body punch but Hate moves out of range.
Hate connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Hate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamh drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bamh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bamh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hate keeping full guard, as Bamh tries to pass.
Bamh won't allow Hate to get back to his feet.
Bamh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hate's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hate is refusing to be controlled, as Bamh sits in half guard.
Hate taking some punishment here, with Bamh in his half guard.
Bamh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hate is just riding it out for now. Bamh eventually gives up the hold.
Hate wants to get back to his feet.
Bamh wants to free his trapped foot but Hate is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamh maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hate could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bamh has cracked it and Hate is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bamh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ngoc Bamh!
Ngoc Bamh retains his light heavyweight title!
Ngoc Bamh was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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