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DiGNITY 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert J Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik McCarthy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert J Fredrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up with Fredrick, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes Fredrick against the cage but Fredrick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fredrick drops McCarthy with a nice combination! Fredrick dives into McCarthy's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Erik McCarthy has been cut.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Fredrick is keeping the position.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy pushes down on Fredrick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fredrick tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
McCarthy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McCarthy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Fredrick sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCarthy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fredrick.
Fredrick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fredrick throws a nice looking combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarthy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That has opened up Erik McCarthy's cut even more.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Fredrick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robert J Fredrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik McCarthy.
Fredrick throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big head kick from Fredrick and McCarthy is sent sprawling to the canvas!
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fredrick trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy working for a triangle but Fredrick defends it easily.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Fredrick postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fredrick trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fredrick defends well.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave inform us that McCarthy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Fredrick from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy moves forwards but Fredrick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The cut above Erik McCarthy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredrick connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert J Fredrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik McCarthy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fredrick blocks the body kick.
Fredrick throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
Fredrick feints and then cracks McCarthy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCarthy down.
Fredrick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fredrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
McCarthy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fredrick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCarthy somewhat.
Robert J Fredrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredrick lands a glancing blow to the side of McCarthy's head.
Fredrick throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick lands a jab to the nose.
Erik McCarthy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McCarthy slips a jab and a cross from Fredrick.
Fredrick loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
Fredrick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fredrick wants it to stay on the feet.
McCarthy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fredrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fredrick.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fredrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
Fredrick lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCarthy's sensitive parts.
Fredrick connects with a leg kick. McCarthy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fredrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredrick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Erik McCarthy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert J Fredrick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Al Jasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilav Yough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Jasser comes to the cage accompanied by Oh Death. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amir Al Jasser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilav Yough!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Jasser clinches with his opponent.
Al Jasser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Jasser moves into the clinch successfully.
Yough can't break the clinch.
Yough is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Jasser has double underhooks.
Yough wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Jasser won't allow it.
Al Jasser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yough connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yough takes one to the side of the head.
Al Jasser takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Jasser is looking to clinch.
Yough lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Jasser at a distance.
Al Jasser walks into a jab.
Al Jasser takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Yough.
Al Jasser moves into the clinch.
Yough wants to break free but Al Jasser has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Jasser.
Yough tries to circle away but Al Jasser has him pinned against the cage.
Yough is trying to break the clinch but Al Jasser has him pressed against the cage.
Al Jasser prevents Yough from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Al Jasser.
Al Jasser trying to land knees to the body.
Yough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Jasser misses with a looping right.
Al Jasser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Jasser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yough scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yough smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Jasser throws a looping overhand right but Yough ducks down to avoid it.
Yough is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Al Jasser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Jasser dives in and grabs Yough's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yough pushes down on Al Jasser's head and hops out.
Al Jasser has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Al Jasser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yough slips a jab from Al Jasser.
Al Jasser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yough stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yough lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yough dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yough scores with a nice head shot.
Yough has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Jasser.
Al Jasser doesn't manage to clinch there - Yough circles away.
Yough checks a low kick from Al Jasser.
Yough lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Jasser off the cage and back into range.
Al Jasser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yough.
Yough connects with a looping right hand.
Al Jasser misses with a looping right.
Yough scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yough digs a good body shot into Al Jasser's ribs.
Yough with a hook.
Al Jasser is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yough's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yough ducks under a wild hook from Al Jasser.
Yough lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yough is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Jasser had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Al Jasser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Al Jasser.
Yough looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Jasser is looking to clinch but Yough is avoiding it.
Yough throws a looping overhand right but Al Jasser ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Al Jasser.
Yough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Jasser.
Yough misses the shot to the body.
Ilav Yough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yough keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Jasser takes one to the chin there.
Yough takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ilav Yough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Jasser slips a straight right by Yough.
Al Jasser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yough.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Jasser misses the target.
Al Jasser tries to clinch there but Yough circles away.
Yough throws a good cross that connects.
Al Jasser walks into a jab.
Al Jasser is looking to clinch but Yough is avoiding it.
Yough scores with the left hand. Al Jasser knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Al Jasser 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yough. Al Jasser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Yough as Al Jasser shoots in.
Yough fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Jasser moves into the clinch.
Yough is trying to break the clinch but Al Jasser is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Yough's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Al Jasser keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yough's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Jasser misses with a body punch.
Yough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al Jasser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yough lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Jasser at a distance.
Yough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yough darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Jasser tries to close the distance and clinch but Yough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Jasser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yough defending well as Al Jasser loads up on a big left hand.
Yough blocks a jab.
Yough is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Jasser with a body shot.
Al Jasser wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Jasser tries to clinch there but Yough circles away.
Yough dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Jasser tries to clinch but Yough is having none of it.
Yough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Jasser moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilav Yough dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A lazy left from Yough finds it's target.
A lazy left from Yough finds it's target.
Yough bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yough lands with an overhand left.
Yough misses with a body shot.
Yough throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yough throws a body punch but Al Jasser moves out of range.
Al Jasser tries to counter with a takedown but Yough is quick to defend against it.
Al Jasser throws a hook but Yough blocks it.
Yough swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Jasser.
Yough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Al Jasser 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Yough.
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!
Al Jasser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yough.
Yough scores with a jab.
Yough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Jasser.
Al Jasser throws a hook to the side of Yough's head but Yough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Jasser is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yough connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Al Jasser.
Al Jasser looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yough fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Jasser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ilav Yough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Jasser lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Jasser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yough connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Jasser's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Jasser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yough paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Jasser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yough was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Jasser.
Nice defenses there by Yough.
Yough slips a straight right by Al Jasser.
Yough works Al Jasser's body with a nice hook.
Al Jasser wants to clinch.
Al Jasser wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Jasser throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Yough finds it's way through Al Jasser's defenses.
Yough lands a jab to Al Jasser's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Jasser moves out of range as Yough strikes.
Yough throws out a loose jab but Al Jasser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yough lands a jab to the nose.
Al Jasser tries to clinch but Yough moves out of range.
Yough lands a right hook to the body.
Al Jasser moves in looking to clinch but Yough pushes him off.
Yough takes a swing at Al Jasser's ribcage but misses.
Al Jasser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yough misses with a wild body shot.
Yough swings for the body but Al Jasser moves out of range.
Yough takes one on the button.
Al Jasser tries to clinch but Yough is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Yough there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Jasser takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Jasser wants to clinch.
Yough lands with a cross.
Al Jasser shoots in looking for a takedown but Yough manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Jasser's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yough swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Jasser.
Yough lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Jasser at a distance.
Al Jasser takes one to the chin there.
Al Jasser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yough lands a jab.
Yough scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yough connects with a body shot.
Yough misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Al Jasser misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Jasser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yough.
Al Jasser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yough.
Yough keeps the fight on the outside.
Yough's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Jasser under the eye.
Al Jasser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Jasser takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yough scores with a punch to the head.
Al Jasser doesn't manage to clinch there - Yough circles away.
Yough lands a nice shot that snaps Al Jasser's head back.
Al Jasser on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Jasser slips under a jab from Yough.
Nice defenses there by Al Jasser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yough scores with a body shot.
Al Jasser clinches up against the cage.
Yough is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Jasser has double underhooks.
Al Jasser keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yough's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilav Yough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Al Jasser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Al Jasser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Jasser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Jasser tries to clinch up.
Yough connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yough misses with a body shot.
Yough walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yough connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yough scores with a jab to the head.
Yough scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Jasser in his tracks.
Al Jasser throws an overhand right that lands on Yough's shoulder, as Yough tries to avoid the shot.
Yough swings for the body but Al Jasser moves out of range.
Al Jasser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Jasser blocks a jab.
Al Jasser is looking to clinch.
Al Jasser walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yough swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Jasser.
Yough takes a swing at Al Jasser's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Yough.
Yough on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Jasser throws a head kick that misses.
Al Jasser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Jasser manages to avoid it.
Al Jasser wants to clinch up but Yough keeps it at a distance.
Yough is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yough swings for the body but Al Jasser moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yough.
Al Jasser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yough connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yough swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Jasser.
Nice shot lands for Al Jasser.
Yough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Yough misses.
Yough connects with a body shot that sends Al Jasser's belly button to the back.
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!
The fighters circling - Yough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Yough misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Jasser slips a straight right by Yough.
Al Jasser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yough with a jab.
Al Jasser misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Yough misses its intended target.
Yough moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al Jasser throws a body kick that misses.
Yough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Jasser.
Yough lands a jab to the head.
Al Jasser tries to clinch there but Yough circles away.
Yough swings for the body but Al Jasser moves out of range.
Al Jasser throws a hook but Yough blocks it.
Yough lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al Jasser doesn't manage to clinch there - Yough circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yough, as that shot connected.
Al Jasser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yough connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yough takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yough slips a straight right by Al Jasser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Al Jasser misses.
Yough uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Jasser has time to react.
Yough catches Al Jasser with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Jasser.
Yough lands a jab.
Yough cracks Al Jasser with an open hand slap.
Al Jasser wants to clinch.
Al Jasser misses with a hook. Yough ducked under it nicely.
Al Jasser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Jasser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Yough misses.
Al Jasser takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yough, as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Yough. No joy for Al Jasser on that attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yough.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Jasser loads up on a big right hand but Yough slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Jasser is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Jasser walks into a left hand.
Al Jasser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yough slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yough.
Yough scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Jasser throws the left hand but Yough avoids the punch easily.
Amir Al Jasser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yough cracks Al Jasser with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yough scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Yough.
Al Jasser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yough dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yough with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ilav Yough is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Al Jasser closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilav Yough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yough winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilav Yough!
The defeated Amir Al Jasser had this to say: '......uh a burger with fries, no pickle..'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Piechocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Scott Adams was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Piechocki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Adams!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams lands with a nice combination. Piechocki backs away looking to recover.
Adams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Piechocki counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Piechocki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Adams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piechocki slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Piechocki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Piechocki counters by moving into the clinch.
Piechocki slowing the pace effectively.
Piechocki pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Piechocki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
Piechocki digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Piechocki prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Piechocki has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Piechocki.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Piechocki keeps him there for the moment.
Piechocki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Piechocki stalling.
Piechocki stalling in the clinch.
Piechocki gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Piechocki.
Piechocki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
Piechocki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Piechocki keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adams blocks an elbow strike.
Adams tries to circle away but Piechocki has him pinned against the cage.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Piechocki has double underhooks.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Piechocki has him pressed against the cage.
Adams can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adams tries to break free but Piechocki pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams blocks the elbow strike.
Piechocki missing with knees to the body.
Adams tries to circle away but Piechocki has him pinned against the cage.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Piechocki tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piechocki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
Piechocki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
Piechocki slows down the pace here.
Piechocki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee calls for Piechocki to work.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adams tries to break free but Piechocki pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to break free but Piechocki pushes him back against the cage.
Piechocki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Piechocki stalling against the cage.
Piechocki is pushing Adams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Piechocki has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Piechocki.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ariel Piechocki.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piechocki circles away quickly and effectively.
Piechocki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piechocki gets a clinch.
Piechocki controlling the action here for a moment.
Piechocki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Piechocki seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Piechocki keeps him there for the moment.
Piechocki trying to land knees to the body.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Piechocki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Piechocki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Piechocki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Piechocki stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Adams will probably get the nod.
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.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Piechocki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scott Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Piechocki takes the fight into the clinch.
Piechocki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adams up against the cage.
Piechocki pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Piechocki to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ariel Piechocki.
Adams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ariel Piechocki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Adams scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ariel Piechocki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Piechocki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Piechocki has the dominant position.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piechocki has him pressed against the cage.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Piechocki to work.
Piechocki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Piechocki on the inside.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Piechocki won't allow it.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Piechocki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Piechocki.
Piechocki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piechocki has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Piechocki as the two fighters clinch.
Piechocki is stalling here.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piechocki stalling against the cage.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Piechocki is controlling him.
The referee calls for Piechocki to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Piechocki.
Piechocki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Piechocki misses with a punch to the body.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams misses with a double jab.
It looked like Piechocki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adams.
Adams connects with a body shot.
Piechocki swinging wildly here.
Adams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Piechocki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Piechocki counters by moving into the clinch.
Adams is trying to push Piechocki away but Piechocki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Piechocki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Piechocki won't allow it.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Piechocki is controlling him.
Piechocki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Piechocki keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piechocki pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Piechocki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Piechocki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Piechocki misses with a knee to the head.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piechocki effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
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 Ariel Piechocki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Piechocki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Piechocki.
Piechocki slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Piechocki wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piechocki drives through and clinches with Adams against the cage.
Piechocki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Piechocki wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance.
Adams unleashes a big counter combination but Piechocki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adams throws a series of punches but Piechocki moves out of range.
Adams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Adams duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piechocki. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Piechocki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Piechocki tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Adams throws a counter combo.
Scott Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams misses with the combination.
Piechocki tries to counter by clinching up but Adams breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piechocki has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piechocki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Adams is trying to break free.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Piechocki has the dominant position.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Piechocki keeps him there for the moment.
Piechocki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adams up against the cage.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Piechocki.
Piechocki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Piechocki has double underhooks.
Piechocki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adams up against the cage.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piechocki keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to break free.
Piechocki stalling the fight.
Piechocki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
Piechocki avoiding damage.
Piechocki controlling the action here for a moment.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piechocki has him pressed against the cage.
Piechocki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Piechocki digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adams being controlled against the cage.
That's four 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.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Piechocki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adams throws a right hand that Piechocki ducks under and follows up with a left that Piechocki also avoids with ease.
Adams misses with the combination.
Adams lands with a nice combination. Piechocki backs away looking to recover.
Piechocki gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Piechocki.
Piechocki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Piechocki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Adams!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agapito Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters had to take extra time to make weight as they missed the initial 145lb limit. Daniel Cox came in at 147.8 and Agapito Sanchez came in at 148.0 but after the extra two hours, both guys managed to get within the one pound allowance. No doubt it will have affected them physically though, so let's see if that has an impact on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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149 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Agapito Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and Cox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Cox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Cox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cox slips nicely into half guard.
Cox sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cox slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
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.
Ground and pound from Cox.
Cox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanchez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox cracks Sanchez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cox lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cox with good strikes from the mount here!
Cox controlling his opponent.
Cox working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sanchez is rocked!
Cox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Cox finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox moves to the back.
Cox has managed to slip his arm under Sanchez's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sanchez is tapping out! Submission win for Cox.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Cox!
A very excited looking Daniel Cox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tsubasa Mitsumori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsubasa Mitsumori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasily Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitsumori gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ivanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mitsumori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitsumori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ivanov stopping the sweep attempt from Mitsumori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov trying to control but Mitsumori is working from the bottom.
Mitsumori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
Ivanov distracts Mitsumori with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ivanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitsumori's head.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitsumori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitsumori is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitsumori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov trying to control but Mitsumori is working from the bottom.
Ivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mitsumori lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) inform us that Ivanov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mitsumori drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ivanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mitsumori has Ivanov in his guard.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Mitsumori is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mitsumori to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ivanov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mitsumori pulls down on the head and he's put Ivanov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tsubasa Mitsumori!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Oviedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oviedo comes to the cage accompanied by Tiesto - Adagio for Strings. Taylor has chosen Tool - Pushit as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Oviedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oviedo tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oviedo pinned against the cage. Oviedo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oviedo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oviedo sprawls well. Oviedo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oviedo.
Oviedo lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oviedo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taylor. That did some damage!
Oviedo stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Jorge Oviedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Oviedo gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.
Oviedo wants to clinch.
Oviedo throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oviedo's guard.
Oviedo looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Oviedo trying to control the position.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Oviedo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oviedo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor stands up over Oviedo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oviedo looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Oviedo is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oviedo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Oviedo is rocked!
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Oviedo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Oviedo's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sean Taylor!
Sean Taylor 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 Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Obukhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Obukhov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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24
152 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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27
157 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Good 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Pan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artem Obukhov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pan misses with an uppercut
and Obukhov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obukhov is taking a breather. Pan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Obukhov working Pan over with strikes.
Obukhov trying to advance position but Pan counters by regaining guard.
Obukhov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Obukhov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Obukhov has managed to get both his arms back between Pan's legs - danger averted.
Pan has momentary wrist control but Obukhov slips an elbow through the middle.
Obukhov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pan trying to control the position.
Pan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Obukhov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pan can't keep his opponent in guard - Obukhov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Obukhov pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obukhov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obukhov is controlling the pace.
Pan manages to get to full guard.
Obukhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Obukhov passes Pan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pan tries to roll over but Obukhov keeps him under control.
Obukhov is working for a kimura but Pan is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obukhov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pan defends it well.
Obukhov passes to full mount!
Obukhov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pan can't escape the position.
Pan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Obukhov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Obukhov looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obukhov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pan regains half guard.
Obukhov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obukhov works his way into full mount!
Obukhov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pan?
Obukhov with a couple of short strikes.
Obukhov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Obukhov lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Obukhov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pan tries to lock up and control but Obukhov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Obukhov controlling the pace for now.
Obukhov working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pan working to try and regain half guard.
Obukhov dominating with strikes here.
Pan working to try and regain half guard.
Pan wants to control but Obukhov is having none of it.
Pan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Obukhov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pan goes for a double leg but Obukhov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obukhov continues to drive forward.
Obukhov throws a sloppy head kick and Pan moves out of range easily.
Obukhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Obukhov.
Obukhov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Obukhov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Obukhov.
Pan is trying to keep Obukhov in close.
Obukhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obukhov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Obukhov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Obukhov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Obukhov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Obukhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obukhov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Obukhov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Obukhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obukhov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Obukhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pan is keeping the position for now.
Pan is looking for a triangle but Obukhov pushes his legs off easily.
Obukhov lands a couple of elbows.
Obukhov is pushing down on Pan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pan is fighting to maintain full guard but Obukhov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Obukhov wants to pass the guard but Pan is defending well.
Pan taking some punishment here, with Obukhov in his half guard.
Obukhov works his way into full mount!
Obukhov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pan is looking to get to half guard.
Artem Obukhov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obukhov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Obukhov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Obukhov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Obukhov lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Obukhov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pan is rocked!
Pan is trying to escape the mount.
Oh Pan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pan tries to hold on but Obukhov pushes him away.
Pan seems to have got his legs back now.
Obukhov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Obukhov dominating with strikes here.
Obukhov controlling from mount.
Obukhov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obukhov is controlling Pan's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obukhov is on top in guard.
Obukhov is working Pan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obukhov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Obukhov forces his way into half guard.
Obukhov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Obukhov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pan is pressing down on Obukhov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Obukhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pan is keeping the position for now.
Obukhov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obukhov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Obukhov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pan sneaks back into half guard.
Obukhov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Obukhov seems to be looking for submissions.
Obukhov trying to mount his opponent but Pan defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Obukhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Obukhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pan moves in looking to clinch but Obukhov pushes him off.
Pan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obukhov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obukhov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pan with a body shot.
A big right from Obukhov misses.
Pan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peter Pan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pan doesn't manage to clinch there - Obukhov circles away.
Pan tries to clinch
and Obukhov counters with a single leg into guard. Pan didn't expect that.
Obukhov is sitting in close to Pan's body. Pan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Obukhov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Obukhov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Pan!
Peter Pan opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Tuft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satriyo Arie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuft kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - The Hum . Satriyo Arie struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Satriyo Arie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Tuft!
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, Satriyo Arie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuft misses with a series of wild punches.
Arie fails to land with a series of punches.
Tuft feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arie's calf.
Tuft throws a head kick but Arie moves out of range.
Tuft throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuft darts in and clinches Arie up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuft.
Tuft lands a hook that snaps the head of Arie backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tuft as Arie tries to tie him up.
Tuft scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arie looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arie takes a shot to the head.
Arie has a couple of punches blocked by Tuft.
Tuft lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Tuft's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tuft lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Tuft lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arie is trying to push Tuft away but Tuft has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tuft is leaning against Arie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tuft throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aries head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuft creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arie is rocked!
Tuft pushes Arie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arie is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuft finish him?
Tuft lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuft lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuft scores with a hook to the body.
Tuft working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tuft scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tuft.
Tuft unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Arie! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tuft is unloading with more strikes now! Arie drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Tuft!
Gunnar Tuft decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gotlib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pootie Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tang's choice of entrance music: Pootie Tang. Pootie Tang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
140 lbs
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26
130 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Gotlib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pootie Tang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tang dives in for a single leg takedown but Gotlib sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotlib went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gotlib avoids a kick to the body.
Tang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gotlib sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tang somewhat.
Gotlib gets caught napping as Tang dives in and scores a takedown. Gotlib manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotlib can't keep his opponent in guard - Tang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tang seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotlib actively working from the bottom here.
Gotlib pushes Tang off looking to stand but Tang dives back in and keeps control.
Gotlib is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tang pulls his head out easily.
Tang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotlib sees it coming and defends easily.
Tang is working for a kimura but Gotlib is defending it quite comfortably.
Gotlib is trying to stand.
Gotlib tries to get to full guard but Tang has control of the leg.
Tang wants to pass to mount but Gotlib is defending the position.
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.
Gotlib looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotlib is trying to stand up here but Tang is controlling him well.
Gotlib misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tang wants to take a breather but Gotlib is having none of it.
Gotlib tries to kick Tang off but Tang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotlib makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gotlib shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tang but Tang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Tang with that takedown attempt.
Carlos Gotlib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pootie Tang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gotlib.
Tang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gotlib to the mat! Gotlib manages to get full guard.
Gotlib is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gotlib gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotlib won't allow Tang to get back to his feet.
Gotlib looking to pass the guard.
Tang has his foot on Gotlib's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotlib works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gotlib trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gotlib has gone for a leg lock! Tang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gotlib's guard.
Tang is pushing down on Gotlib's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gotlib is fighting to maintain full guard but Tang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tang working the head and body with strikes.
Tang seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Tang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gotlib looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gotlib is controlling Tang's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gotlib manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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 Carlos Gotlib will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gotlib appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tang misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Gotlib was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Tang. Those never looked like landing.
Gotlib moves out of range of the body kick from Tang.
Gotlib appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gotlib seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice sprawl there from Gotlib as Tang shoots in.
Gotlib appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gotlib as he jumps to the side.
As Tang looks to move away, Gotlib throws a big counter combo bu Tang just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tang fails with a takedown attempt.
Carlos Gotlib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pootie Tang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gotlib manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tang looks for a takedown but Gotlib sprawls well.
Tang shoots in for a takedown but Gotlib shows good takedown defense.
Tang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gotlib is fending him off so far but Tang persists. Nope, Gotlib circles away and we're back to standing.
Gotlib gets a takedown into half guard.
Gotlib is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotlib is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gotlib controlling the pace.
Gotlib seems to be working for a kimura but Tang defends the submission attempt.
Gotlib is working for a kimura but Tang is defending it quite comfortably.
Tang is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotlib.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotlib is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tang is just riding it out for now. Gotlib eventually gives up the hold.
Gotlib is keen to just control but Tang is a slippery customer.
Tang wants to control but Gotlib is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gotlib thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gotlib is working for a kimura but Tang is defending it quite comfortably.
Carlos Gotlib overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gotlib is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotlib.
Tang wants to control but Gotlib is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tang is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotlib.
Gotlib throwing shots but Tang is blocking nicely.
Tang kicks off Gotlib and gets to his feet.
Gotlib uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tang.
Gotlib throws a big counter combination but Tang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tang throws a body punch but Gotlib moves out of range.
Gotlib appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gotlib keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gotlib dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tang dives in and grabs Gotlib's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gotlib pushes down on Tang's head and hops out.
Tang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gotlib appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gotlib circles away.
Gotlib is looking for a counter combo.
Gotlib keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carlos Gotlib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pootie Tang.
Gotlib tries to sprawl but Tang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotlib is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tang's back!
Gotlib is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tang defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tang breaks Gotlib's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tang is looking to advance position but Gotlib has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gotlib wants to finish this one by submission but Tang is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gotlib.
Gotlib unloads with some shots from mount but Tang bucks and avoids them well.
Tang tries to reverse the position but Gotlib maintains control.
Tang is squirming around, avoiding Gotlib's attempts to control the action.
Gotlib working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tang tries to hold on but Gotlib pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tang gets back to half guard.
Gotlib is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gotlib is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tang is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotlib.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gotlib is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gotlib is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tang is just riding it out for now. Gotlib eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotlib stops Tang from standing up.
Gotlib postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pootie Tang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tang is on top in guard.
Tang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gotlib knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gotlib explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tang looks to throw the jab but Gotlib is out of range.
As Tang looks to move away, Gotlib throws a big counter combo bu Tang just gets out of the way.
Gotlib stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gotlib wants it to stay on the feet.
Gotlib appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gotlib walks into a left hand.
Gotlib decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tang kicks Gotlib off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotlib displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tang.
As Tang looks to move away, Gotlib throws a big counter combo bu Tang just gets out of the way.
Carlos Gotlib is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tang closes the distance and clinches up with Gotlib, looking for a takedown. Tang pushes Gotlib against the cage but Gotlib circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Tang looks to move away, Gotlib throws a big counter combo bu Tang just gets out of the way.
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 Carlos Gotlib.
Well Gotlib 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Gotlib!
Pootie Tang was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back ganja.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosue Nicu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trenton Funkhouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicu comes to the cage accompanied by It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Trenton Funkhouser has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Iosue Nicu's chin.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iosue Nicu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Trenton Funkhouser!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkhouser throws a sloppy body shot
and Nicu counters with a low kick, right behind Funkhouser 's knee.
Nicu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funkhouser's calf.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkhouser on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicu cracks Funkhouser with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nicu connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Nicu. Beautiful body shot.
Nicu avoids the body shot from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nicu lands a big head kick that sends Funkhouser tumbling to the mat! Nicu takes a step backwards and waves Funkhouser back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Funkhouser 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!
Funkhouser lands a nice looking body shot.
Funkhouser is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicu finish him?
Nicu keeps Funkhouser at a distance using the push kick.
Funkhouser looks winded!
Funkhouser takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nicu lands with a good body shot.
Funkhouser stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicu.
Funkhouser seems to have recovered his senses.
Nicu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Nicu tenderised Funkhouser's leg. Funkhouser is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicu lands a big uppercut and Funkhouser crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Funkhouser looks OK. Nicu waves Funkhouser back to his feet!
Nicu thuds a left hand into Funkhouser's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicu seems to be stalking Funkhouser here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Funkhouser drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iosue Nicu!
During a confident post fight interview, Iosue Nicu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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