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Death Squad 296:Danny v Dennis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kendrik Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Channings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Down comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Go. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kendrik Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Channings!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Down misses.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up but Channings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Channings is defended easily by Down.
Down misses with a takedown attempt - Channings sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Channings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Channings lands an overhand right.
Channings throws a nice looking combination but Down bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Channings staying out of range there.
Channings fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Down sprawls well initially but Channings persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Channings looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Down is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Channings throwing shots but Down is blocking nicely.
Down is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Channings not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Down wants to get back to full guard.
Down keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Channings is thwarting Down's attempts to control the position.
Channings misses with a head shot. Down uses the momentum to regain guard.
Down utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Channings landing with the ground and pound.
Channings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Channings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Channings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Down tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Channings lands a couple of digs.
Down controlling the position.
Down utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Channings wants to control from the top but Down keeps moving.
Channings throws a strike but Down rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Channings working for a triangle but Down defends it easily.
Channings thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Channings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Channings is looking for a triangle but Down pushes his legs off easily.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Channings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Down got a little sloppy there for a moment and Channings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Down has managed to get both his arms back between Channings's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Down in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Channings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Down with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Channings is on top in guard.
Down preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Channings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Channings distracts Down with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channings throws a big right hand that misses.
Channings keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Down's head.
Down 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.
Channings throwing strikes from guard but Down blocks nicely.
Channings throws a strike but Down rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Channings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Down defends it easily.
Channings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Down defends it easily.
Channings trying to keep a closed guard but Down is proving a slippery customer.
Channings pushes a forearm under Down's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Down is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clayton Channings!
Clayton Channings made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
Kendrik Down was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worry about it!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flores is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco. Gerald Minor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ric Flores's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Minor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ric Flores!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minor blocks a jab.
Minor tries to clinch up but Flores circles away and keeps his distance.
Flores lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flores swings away with a body shot that misses
so Minor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Minor sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flores has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flores's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor connects with a couple of short punches.
Minor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flores has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minor has managed to get both his arms back between Flores's legs - danger averted.
Flores escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor wants to control from the top but Flores keeps moving.
Minor passes into half guard.
Flores regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flores seems keen to control Minor's posture.
Flores lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Flores slips nicely into half guard.
Minor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flores trying to advance position but Minor counters by regaining guard.
Minor seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
Flores slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flores perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minor trying to control but Flores postures up.
Minor is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Minor won't allow Flores to pass to mount.
Minor wants to improve his position but Flores is controlling well.
Minor wants to control but Flores is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Minor looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Minor tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Flores!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ric Flores!
Ric Flores very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Vesala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Broke & Hungry . Vesala has chosen Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo Vesala!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie swings for the body but Vesala moves out of range.
Vesala slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Vesala tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vesala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie swings for the body but Vesala moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
enabling Vesala to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Vesala's legs.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vesala. Vesala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pushes Vesala up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vesala prevents a body shot from Gracie.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Vesala lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vesala lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A short right from Vesala.
Gracie trying to stall but Vesala improves his position.
Vesala trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Vesala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vesala lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vesala's elbow.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Vesala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vesala throws a head punch that misses.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Vesala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie presses Vesala against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie gets through Vesala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vesala misses with some punches.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vesala trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Vesala controlling him for the moment.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vesala from controlling successfully.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vesala has passed into half guard!
Vesala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Vesala has managed to pass to side control instead.
Vesala is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesala wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Vesala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Vesala trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Vesala looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
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 Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vesala scores with a body shot.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie tries to clinch but Vesala moves out of range.
And Vesala tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie sets himself, and Vesala steps forward looking for the clinch! Gracie avoids it this time.
Vesala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vesala can do to turn this around?
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Vesala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vesala lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vesala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracie defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie is looking to wear down Vesala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vesala lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie tries to land a body kick
and Vesala counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie slips under a jab from Vesala.
Vesala slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Vesala checks it
and Vesala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Vesala's front leg but catches the back leg as Vesala tries to avoid it.
Vesala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vesala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vesala trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
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!
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Timo Vesala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vesala is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vesala wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is working an open guard so Vesala takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Gracie misses with the body kick
and Vesala counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vesala has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vesala throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Vesala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vesala is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vesala escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vesala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Vesala keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Vesala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vesala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vesala.
Vesala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vesala 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A clash of legs there as Vesala blocks the low kick.
Vesala tries to counter with a clinch but Gracie shakes him off and moves away.
Vesala scores with a shot to the body.
Vesala moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vesala! But no joy.
Vesala looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Vesala holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vesala avoiding damage.
Vesala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vesala scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vesala. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Vesala controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to work over Vesala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vesala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vesala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vesala's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesala lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Vesala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vesala trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Vesala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Vesala.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Vesala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vesala is looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vesala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Vesala has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vesala defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Vesala has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesala is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Vesala is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Vesala wants to get back to his feet.
Vesala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vesala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vesala.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Vesala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Vesala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Vesala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vesala working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Vesala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie stands up over Vesala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Vesala.
I think Vesala 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Vesala!
An out of breath Timo Vesala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Mateus Gracie had this to say: 'Oh man will this mean another damn thread...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Chaolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Chaolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Chaolan.
We've been told by Chaolan's head coaches at The Fallen Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rogers shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chaolan avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers with a poor takedown
enabling Chaolan to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee Chaolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Chaolan misses with the combination.
Chaolan avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Chaolan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers fails with the takedown.
Chaolan closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaolan tries a knee to the head but Rogers blocks it.
Chaolan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chaolan crunches a lovely knee into Rogers's ribcage.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Chaolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chaolan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rogers has Chaolan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chaolan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chaolan with a knee to the head.
Chaolan scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chaolan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chaolan scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt
and Chaolan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short body shot lands from Chaolan as the two fighters clinch.
Rogers looks winded!
Rogers is trying to drag Chaolan to the mat but Chaolan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaolan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rogers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chaolan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chaolan landing knees to the head.
Rogers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Chaolan.
Chaolan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Chaolan.
Chaolan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chaolan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chaolan stalls.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chaolan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaolan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
A knee to the head by Chaolan.
It looks like Sam Rogers has been cut.
Rogers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rogers is rocked!
Chaolan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaolan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaolan finish him?
Chaolan landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Chaolan.
Chaolan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rogers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chaolan is unloading with more strikes now! Rogers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Chaolan!
Our winner, Lee Chaolan, 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.
Sam Rogers was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Diskoteka avaria-Nebo. Roman Kvasov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorge Domingo's chin.
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206 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
38 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kvasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo throws a low kick but Kvasov avoids it.
Domingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kvasov tries to bum rush Domingo with a series of wild strikes but Domingo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Domingo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kvasov misses with a body shot.
Domingo cracks Kvasov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kvasov takes one to the side of the head.
Kvasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Domingo tests Kvasov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kvasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Domingo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Domingo throws a series of punches but Kvasov moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Domingo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domingo forces Kvasov back against the cage and clinches.
Kvasov stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Kvasov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Domingo is pushing Kvasov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Domingos head.
Kvasov throws a punch but it's blocked by Domingo.
A shot in the inside from Kvasov.
Domingo's coach down at Den of Tears (22 coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Domingo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Domingo scores with a shot to the side of Kvasov's head.
Kvasov being controlled against the cage.
Domingo controlling the action here for a moment.
Kvasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kvasov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Domingo or not.
Kvasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Domingo fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kvasov fails to land.
Domingo misses with some punches.
Kvasov throws a punch but it's blocked by Domingo.
Domingo is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Domingo.
Domingo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kvasov misses with the head strike.
Kvasov working aggressively here.
Kvasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Domingo is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Domingo.
Kvasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kvasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Domingo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kvasov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kvasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domingo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Kvasov fails to land.
Domingo blocks an uppercut.
Kvasov wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kvasov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kvasov.
Kvasov throws a punch but it's blocked by Domingo.
Kvasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kvasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Domingo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Domingo is pushing Kvasov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Domingo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov working aggressively here.
Kvasov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kvasov lands an uppercut.
Domingo lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Domingo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kvasov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kvasov stalling the fight.
Domingo has Kvasov pushed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domingo is struggling to control the position.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Domingo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Domingo misses with an uppercut
and Kvasov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Domingo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Domingo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Domingo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kvasov slips under a jab.
Kvasov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kvasov tries to clinch but Domingo moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Kvasov.
Roman Kvasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Domingo.
Kvasov drives through and clinches with Domingo against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kvasov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kvasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Domingo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Domingo.
A nice left hand lands by Kvasov.
Domingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov misses with some punches.
Domingo throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Domingo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Domingo misses with some punches.
Kvasov taking a breather.
Kvasov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kvasov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Domingo stalls.
Domingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Domingo.
Kvasov lands a left hand.
Domingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roman Kvasov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kvasov fails to land.
Domingo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kvasov backwards.
Kvasov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kvasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Domingo throws a head punch that misses.
Kvasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domingo just leaning against Kvasov, taking a breather.
A short right from Kvasov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo lands a hook that snaps the head of Kvasov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Domingo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kvasov is rocked!
It looks like Roman Kvasov has been cut.
Domingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Kvasov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Domingo misses with some punches.
Come on Domingo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Domingo has a couple of punches blocked by Kvasov.
Domingo misses with a punch on the inside.
Domingo has Kvasov pressed against the cage.
Kvasov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Domingo is keeping busy.
Domingo has a couple of punches blocked by Kvasov.
Domingo misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Domingo fails to land.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domingo working aggressively here.
Kvasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domingo misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo throws a head punch that misses.
Kvasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Domingo.
Domingo misses with a punch on the inside.
Domingo has a couple of punches blocked by Kvasov.
Kvasov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kvasov seems to have got his legs back now.
Domingo gets through Kvasov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Domingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domingo misses with some punches.
Kvasov blocking some punches.
Domingo blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kvasov.
Domingo lands a hook that snaps the head of Kvasov backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kvasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Domingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domingo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Domingo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kvasovs head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kvasov fails to land.
A short left from Domingo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kvasov throws a head punch that misses.
Domingo cracks Kvasov with a nice body shot.
Kvasov misses with some punches.
Kvasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Domingo's elbow.
Kvasov throws a head punch that misses.
Kvasov blocking some punches.
Domingo scores with a shoulder strike.
Domingo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Domingo.
Domingo looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Domingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Kvasov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kvasov tries to clinch but Domingo moves away
and Domingo counters with a huge left! Kvasov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Domingo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kvasov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Domingo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Domingo!
Jorge Domingo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Simpson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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34
215 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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32
218 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite 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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Gragula!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gragula gets a takedown into half guard.
Gragula stalling.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Gragula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gragula wants to take a breather but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Gragula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gragula might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simpson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gragula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gragula looking to stall.
Simpson wants the takedown. Gragula is fighting it off but Simpson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gragula's guard against the cage.
Gragula had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gragula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gragula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him.
Gragula wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gragula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gragula with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simpson trying to control here.
Gragula lands with a punch from half guard.
Simpson is trying to maintain the position but Gragula is very close to passing his half guard.
Gragula is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
Gragula not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gragula prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Gragula controlling the action here.
Gragula misses with a head shot. Simpson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gragula throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simpson was covering up waiting for the punch and Gragula finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gragula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gragula stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
Viktor Gragula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gragula pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson pulls Gragula into guard.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson trying to keep a closed guard but Gragula is proving a slippery customer.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Gragula throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
Gragula keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Simpson stands and throws Gragula's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simpson's best efforts.
Simpson seems to be working for a kimura but Gragula defends the submission attempt.
Gragula wants to get back to full guard.
Gragula is pressing down on Simpson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simpson 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.
Simpson trying to control but Gragula is working from the bottom.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson 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.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Gragula keeps moving.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simpson works over Gragula with some ground and pound from guard.
Gragula looking for a sweep. Not yet Gragula, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gragula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gragula drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
Gragula is trying to force a seperation but Simpson has the dominant position.
Gragula gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gragula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gragula 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 Simpson.
Simpson is not content to let Gragula control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gragula pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson avoids the elbow strike from Gragula, against the cage.
Gragula is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simpson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gragula to the mat. Gragula regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gragula is retaining full guard.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gragula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simpson looking to sit in guard and control but Gragula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gragula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
Gragula tries to stand but Simpson is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula won't allow Simpson to sweep him here.
Gragula is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him.
Gragula decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simpson, up you get!
Gragula rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson pulls guard.
Gragula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson has his foot on Gragula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gragula works his way back into a safe position though.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson looking to control.
Viktor Gragula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gragula stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gragula pushes down on Simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Viktor Gragula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gragula is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula decides to return to a standing position.
Gragula drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gragula looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simpson won't allow Gragula to get back to his feet.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gragula has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Gragula keeps moving.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gragula holds on and takes a little breather.
Simpson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gragula keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Gragula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gragula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Gragula!
Viktor Gragula took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Homer Simpson was interviewed post fight and said 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm comes to the cage accompanied by David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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33
147 lbs
30 - 21 - 2 |
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34
148 lbs
30 - 17 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
30 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Auguste Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Binse!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binse scores with a jab. Grimm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Binse avoids them all with ease.
Binse tries to clinch but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Binse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Binse cracks the inside of Grimm's front leg.
Grimm avoids the body shot from Binse.
Binse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binse appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grimm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Binse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimm as he avoids it easily.
Binse blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Binse misses with a body kick.
Binse has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grimm is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Binse is looking to land body kicks.
Binse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimm drops his hands momentarily and Binse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grimm stuffs the takedown attempt from Binse. Binse gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimm swats away the attempt to clinch by Binse.
Grimm is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grimm blocks the body kick.
Binse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grimm pinned against the cage. Grimm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Auguste Grimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Binse.
Grimm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick by Binse misses
and Grimm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Binse lands a jab.
Binse avoids a kick to the body.
Binse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grimm.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Binse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Grimm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Binse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Grimm's head coaches at El Tico 's Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Binse misses with a series of wild punches.
Christopher Binse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm misses with a leg kick.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Binse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Binse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Binse moves into range and clinches up with Grimm.
A hook to the body from Grimm.
Binse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimm stalling.
Grimm tries to work over Binse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Binse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grimm backwards.
Binse manages to break the clinch.
Binse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grimm throws a leg kick but Binse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grimm scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grimm is looking for a counter combo.
Grimm fails to land with a series of punches.
Binse appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grimm misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Binse misses the target.
Grimm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Binse.
Binse throws a leg kick which misses Grimm's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimm tries to avoid it.
Grimm ducks under a wild hook from Binse.
A little feinted left hand from Grimm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Binse misses with a straight left.
Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Binse throws a hook to the side of Grimm's head but Grimm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Binse moves out of range easily.
Binse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Binse does no damage.
Grimm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Binse swinging wildly here.
As Binse looks to move away, Grimm throws a big counter combo but Binse just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Binse.
Grimm moves out of range as Binse throws a body kick.
Binse closes the distance and clinches.
Binse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grimm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Binse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grimm defends well and Binse ends up having to push Grimm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Binse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Binse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Binse.
Binse blocks a leg kick.
Binse throws a wild body kick that Grimm sees coming a mile off.
Binse is looking to clinch but Grimm is avoiding it.
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 Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Binse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Binse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimm. That did some damage!
Binse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Binse moves away.
Binse closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grimm did well to prevent Binse getting side control.
Grimm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Binse looks to land a strike but Grimm avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grimm seems keen to control Binse's posture.
Grimm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binse trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Binse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grimm wants to get back to his feet but Binse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grimm working for a triangle but Binse defends it easily.
Grimm trying to control the position.
Grimm looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Binse puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Binse is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Binse lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grimm wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Binse working the head and body with strikes.
Binse thows a huge punch but Grimm dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Binse has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Binse postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grimm looks a forlorn figure.
Grimm tries to reverse the position but Binse maintains control.
Grimm takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Grimm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grimm wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse winds up and cracks Grimm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Binse seems content to control.
Binse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grimm gets back to full guard.
Binse forces his way into half guard.
Binse wants to pass the guard but Grimm is defending well.
Grimm is pressing down on Binse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grimm keeping full guard, as Binse tries to pass.
Grimm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Binse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Binse passes into side control.
Binse misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grimm taking a bit of punishment here - Binse scoring with strikes.
Binse throws a strike aimed at the side of Grimm's head but Grimm avoids it well.
Christopher Binse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grimm is not content to let Binse control the position.
Binse connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grimm some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimm struggling a bit here.
Grimm sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Binse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Binse gets a takedown into half guard.
Grimm tries to roll over but Binse keeps him under control.
Grimm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grimm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Binse is pressing down on Grimm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grimm is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Binse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse is keen to just control but Grimm is a slippery customer.
Binse stalling.
Grimm moves into full guard.
Binse is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Binse 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.
Binse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Binse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Binse wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Binse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grimm has his hands on Binse's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grimm trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some bone on bone action there as Binse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Binse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grimm's waist but Grimm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Binse off to one side.
Grimm tries to keep at a distance but Binse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Binse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Binse avoids it.
Grimm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Binse or not.
Grimm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grimm lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Binse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimm swings wildly with an uppercut but Binse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Binse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Binse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Binse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Binse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Binse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Auguste Grimm is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimm throws a hook but Binse avoids it easily.
Binse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Binse.
Grimm slips under a jab.
Binse scores with a nice head shot.
Binse looks to clinch
and Grimm counters with a nice kick to the body.
Binse misses with a looping left.
Binse with a nice cross.
Grimm scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Binse throws a body punch but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm missing with a left hand there. Binse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Binse! But no joy.
Grimm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Binse looks to move away, Grimm throws a big counter combo but Binse just gets out of the way.
Binse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Binse somewhat.
Binse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grimm's head.
Binse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Binse lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Binse misses with a hook.
Grimm throws a wild body kick that Binse sees coming a mile off.
Binse shoots in and drives through. Grimm sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Binse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Binse 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Binse!
A relieved looking Christopher Binse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anna Velvet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Strummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Strummer's choice of entrance music: The Stranglers- Nice N' Sleazy. 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 Joe Strummer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anna Velvet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Strummer!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strummer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strummer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velvet checks a leg kick nicely.
Velvet scores with a hook to the body. Strummer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Velvet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at gym closing in the buildup to the fight.
Strummer shoots in for a takedown but Velvet shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Strummer misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Velvet misses its target.
Strummer lands a two punch combo.
Strummer lands a nice looking body shot.
Joe Strummer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strummer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velvet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Velvet checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strummer dives in and scores a takedown into Velvet's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strummer looking to pass the guard.
Velvet pulls Strummer in to control the position.
Strummer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velvet is keeping the position for now.
Velvet is looking to stand up but Strummer isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer stands and throws Velvet's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Velvet is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Strummer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Velvet!
Strummer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Velvet wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Strummer.
Strummer punching from mount but Velvet doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Strummer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Velvet has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Velvet!
Strummer looking for a sweep. Not yet Strummer, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velvet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Strummer is proving hard to escape from.
Our spies down at at 5 Star Spar Bazaar inform us that Strummer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velvet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strummer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velvet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strummer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velvet has managed to get both his arms back between Strummer's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strummer is on top in guard.
Strummer prevents Velvet from getting back to his feet.
Strummer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velvet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strummer trying to control the position from guard on top but Velvet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strummer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Velvet is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Strummer, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strummer looking for a sweep. Not yet Strummer, not yet.
Strummer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Velvet decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Strummer, up you get!
Strummer is looking to clinch.
Velvet is looking to counter with a body kick.
Strummer clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strummer tries to work over Velvet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strummer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velvet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anna Velvet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Strummer.
A body shot lands from Velvet.
Velvet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velvet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strummer backwards.
Velvet prevents a body shot from Strummer.
Velvet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Velvet fails to land.
The referee calls for Velvet to work.
Velvet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strummer moves into the clinch.
Strummer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velvet blocks a body shot from Strummer.
Strummer fails to pull guard.
Velvet wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Strummer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Velvet lands a jab.
Velvet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Velvet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strummer darts in looking for a takedown but Velvet gets double underhooks and turns Strummer into the cage.
Strummer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velvet throws a body punch but Strummer moves out of range.
Strummer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velvet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velvet is looking to counter punch.
Strummer throws an overhand right that lands on Velvet's shoulder, as Velvet tries to avoid the shot.
Velvet scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velvet is trying to defend but Strummer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Velvet pushes Strummer off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anna Velvet is winning the standup battle so far.
Strummer misses with a jab to the body
and Velvet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strummer thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good exchange - Velvet coming out on top.
Strummer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velvet.
Strummer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velvet.
Velvet swings for the body but Strummer moves out of range.
Strummer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velvet.
A leg kick checked by Strummer.
Velvet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Velvet looks to score with a jab to the body but Strummer is just out of range.
Velvet throws a poor cross that misses
and Strummer counters by clinching up.
Strummer tries to throw a body punch but Velvet avoids it by throwing Strummer back against the cage.
Strummer lands with a light punch inside.
Strummer struggles to land a body shot inside as Velvet controls his hands.
Strummer successfully pulls guard.
Strummer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velvet defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strummer being controlled here, momentarily.
Velvet won't allow Strummer to sweep him here.
Velvet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strummer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velvet has managed to get both his arms back between Strummer's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strummer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velvet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velvet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Velvet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velvet decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Strummer, up you get!
A looping hook to the body misses from Strummer. Velvet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velvet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anna Velvet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strummer misses with an uppercut.
Velvet dips to his left and cracks Strummer with an uppercut!
Strummer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velvet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strummer takes a swing at Velvet's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Strummer misses its intended target.
Velvet swings for the body but Strummer moves out of range.
Velvet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strummer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strummer. Velvet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velvet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strummer momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strummer misses with a straight left.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Velvet here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Velvet takes a swing at Strummer's ribcage but misses.
Strummer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velvet swings for the body but Strummer moves out of range.
Velvet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velvet is looking to wear down Strummer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Velvet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strummer is out of range and Velvet settles back down.
Strummer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velvet connects with a body shot.
Velvet loads up on a big right hand but Strummer slips the punch.
Strummer wants to counter with a clinch but Velvet pushes him away.
Strummer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strummer misses with a head kick.
Velvet takes a swing at Strummer's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Velvet.
Velvet walks into a stiff left hand from Strummer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anna Velvet dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Velvet lands a jab to Strummer's midsection.
Velvet tries to sprawl but Strummer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Velvet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Strummer is looking for a kimura but Velvet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strummer to get the leverage.
Velvet is trying to maintain the position but Strummer is very close to passing his half guard.
Strummer trying to pass the guard but Velvet defending well.
Velvet pushes Strummer off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Velvet. Beautiful body shot.
Velvet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strummer to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velvet swings for the body but Strummer moves out of range.
Velvet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strummer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velvet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer tries to clinch but Velvet moves away
and Velvet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strummer just misses with a punch to the body.
Strummer connects with a body shot.
Velvet throws a body shot but no joy.
Velvet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strummer.
Strummer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strummer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velvet looks to score with a jab to the body but Strummer is just out of range.
Strummer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Velvet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velvet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strummer.
A lazy body kick from Strummer
and Velvet counters with a nice uppercut.
Strummer misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Strummer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strummer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velvet.
Velvet throws a front kick aimed at Strummer's knee but Strummer avoids it well.
Strummer closes the distance and pushes Velvet back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velvet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Velvet.
Velvet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velvet scores with a hook to the body. Strummer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strummer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Velvet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strummer lands the left hand.
Velvet misses the shot to the body.
Strummer misses the shot to the body.
Velvet throws a leg kick but Strummer moved away.
Velvet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Velvet misses.
Velvet takes a swing at Strummer's ribcage but misses.
Velvet misses with a combination
and Strummer counters with a nice body shot.
Strummer avoids the body shot from Velvet.
Velvet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strummer misses with a hook to the body
and Velvet counters with a two punch combo.
Strummer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Velvet throws a body shot but no joy.
Strummer throws a low kick but Velvet moves out of range easily.
Strummer throws a body punch but Velvet moves out of range.
Velvet scores with a jab to the body.
Velvet loads up on a big right hand but Strummer slips the punch.
Velvet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strummer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strummer just misses with a punch to the body.
Strummer connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velvet misses with a body shot.
Strummer lands with a good body shot.
Velvet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strummer was well out of range. Poor timing from Velvet.
Strummer counters with a body kick.
Strummer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Velvet eats them both and turns towards Strummer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Velvet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Strummer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Velvet with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strummer. That's going to slow Velvet down.
No joy there for Strummer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velvet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strummer was well out of range. Poor timing from Velvet.
Velvet slips under a jab.
A jab from Strummer misses.
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 Anna Velvet.
I think Velvet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anna Velvet!
Our winner, Anna Velvet, 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.
Joe Strummer was interviewed post fight and said 'Big deal, you beat a dead guy.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Volcanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Volcanic had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Danny Volcanic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dennis Page's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
61 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Volcanic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Page!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page lands a front kick.
Volcanic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Page.
Page fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Volcanic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volcanic misses with a leg kick
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page lands a nice hook to Volcanic's body. Volcanic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volcanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Volcanic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volcanic throws out a leg kick but Page moves out of range and Volcanic only half commits.
Page instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volcanic swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volcanic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Page blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Page on the inside.
Page softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volcanic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Page.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Page.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Page.
Volcanic is breathing heavily.
Volcanic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volcanic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Page pushes Volcanic away with a front kick.
Page scores with a body shot.
Page throws a quick inside leg kick.
Page lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volcanic's sensitive parts.
Page throws a nice outside leg kick.
Page looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Page moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Volcanic misses.
Page throws a shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Page has knocked Volcanic down with a huge combo! Page steps away and waves a wobbly Volcanic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Volcanic is rocked!
It looks like Danny Volcanic has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volcanic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Volcanic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volcanic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Page.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page clinches with his opponent.
Page lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volcanic stalls.
Page lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volcanic backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Page.
Page lands with a short shot to the head.
Page has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Volcanic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Page can turn it around.
Page digs a right hand underneath Volcanic's ribcage. Volcanic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Page scores with a shoulder strike.
Page works on Volcanic's body with a couple of short punches.
Page pushes Volcanic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Page lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Page.
Page lands a big uppercut and Volcanic is down! He's in big trouble - Page follows him to the mat!
Still in half guard, Page seems content to control.
Page lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Volcanic quite badly. Volcanic pulls Page in close trying to recover. Page postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Volcanic on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Volcanic doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Page! Dennis Page retains his featherweight title!
Dennis Page took some time post fight to say the following; 'WAR PIKEY'.
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