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OFC 247: Jarl Borg Day PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alpa Chino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Tupper V is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alpa Chino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chino scores with a head kick.
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Good work by Tupper V as he checks the leg kick.
Chino cracks Tupper V with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tupper V shoots in and gets a takedown into Chino's guard.
Tupper V in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tupper V on the ground.
Tupper V with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chino wants to stand and escape but Tupper V is having none of it.
Tupper V controlling from the top position.
Chino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tupper V.
Chino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chino tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chino keeping moving, preventing Tupper V from controlling successfully.
Tupper V has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chino is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino lands with a kick to the temple. Tupper V shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chino connects with a looping right hand.
Chino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupper V avoids the body shot from Chino.
Tupper V throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chino counters with a nice leg kick.
Tupper V closes the distance and clinches up with Chino, looking for a takedown. Tupper V pushes Chino against the cage but Chino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tupper V fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tupper V stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chino.
Chino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Chino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alpa Chino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Chino tenderised Tupper V's leg. Tupper V is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chino throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tupper V counter with a right hand.
Tupper V drives through with a takedown into Chino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper V wants to pass the guard but Chino is keeping the position.
Tupper V wants to control from the top but Chino keeps moving.
Tupper V is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tupper V trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chino keeping moving, preventing Tupper V from controlling successfully.
Tupper V looking to sit in guard and control but Chino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tupper V looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chino has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tupper V is proving hard to escape from.
Tupper V pulls Chino in close to prevent any damage.
Tupper V is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tupper V is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chino is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chino works over Tupper V's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chino throws a right hand that Tupper V ducks under and follows up with a left that Tupper V also avoids with ease.
Tupper V is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tupper V throws a body punch but Chino moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Chino.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tupper V crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chino - the referee stops the clock and Tupper V gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chino. Tupper V manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tupper V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chino circles away quickly and effectively.
Chino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chino swings for the body but Tupper V moves out of range.
Chino throws a head kick but Tupper V moves out of range.
Tupper V replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chino blocks it well.
Chino throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupper V connects with a crisp jab.
Tupper V moves out of range as Chino strikes.
Tupper V is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chino with a body shot.
Tupper V misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpa Chino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Chino
and Tupper V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tupper V on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Chino misses.
A good leg kick by Chino.
Tupper V takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupper V stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chino.
Both fighters circling a little - Chino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tupper V throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chino was covering up waiting for the punch and Tupper V finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupper V is looking to stand up but Chino won't let him.
Tupper V trying to control but Chino is working from the bottom.
Tupper V looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to control from the top but Chino keeps moving.
Chino is wriggling around but Tupper V manages to pass to half guard.
Tupper V trying to control the action but Chino is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper V postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Chino to stand up.
Tupper V dodges the punch combination from Chino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tupper V moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Tupper V's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tupper V can do to turn this around?
Chino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chino dodges the punch combination from Tupper V.
Tupper V takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Chino moves out of range.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Tupper V moves out of range easily.
Chino throws a body punch but Tupper V moves out of range.
Tupper V on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tupper V misses with a two punch combination.
Chino scoring well with a low kick there.
Tupper V takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tupper V takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chino. That's going to slow Tupper V down.
Chino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chino scores with a leg kick.
Chino misses with a double jab.
Tupper V is looking for the big counter here.
Chino lands with an uppercut that bounces Tupper V off the cage and back into range.
Chino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alpa Chino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupper V on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tupper V steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chino. That one must have hurt.
Alpa Chino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupper V looks to land a combination. Chino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chino scores with a one two! Tupper V had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chino throws the left hand but Tupper V avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Chino.
Tupper V slips a jab and a cross from Chino.
Chino takes a swing at Tupper V's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupper V lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tupper V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chino throws a leg kick but Tupper V checks it.
Tupper V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tupper V's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tupper V takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chino.
Chino throws a leg kick which misses Tupper V's front leg but catches the back leg as Tupper V tries to avoid it.
Tupper V avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tupper V in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpa Chino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chino lands with a slapping head kick.
Tupper V with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chino to score with a decent uppercut.
Chino feints and then cracks Tupper V's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupper V down.
Tupper V misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chino connects with a body shot.
Tupper V dodges the punch combination from Chino.
Tupper V throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chino tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tupper V is in Chino's guard.
Tupper V wants to control from the top but Chino keeps moving.
Tupper V controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tupper V has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tupper V wants to control from the top but Chino keeps moving.
Tupper V is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chino keeping full guard, as Tupper V tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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.
Tupper V misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chino misses the shot to the body.
Chino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chino misses with a series of wild punches.
Chino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tupper V throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tupper V thinking.
Nice uppercut there from Chino.
Chino lands a head kick!
Alpa Chino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tupper V is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tupper V is still on wobbly legs! Can Chino finish him?
Tupper V gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Chino gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpa Chino!
Our winner, Alpa Chino, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's entrance music is Top of the World - By: Rascalz ft. Barrington Levy & K-OS. A fine choice. Showtime has chosen Old Toms Hut as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Solomon Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 35 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showtime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Wilson scores with a nice head shot.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Showtime throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Showtime's head but Showtime sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson works the jab nicely.
Solomon Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showtime blocks a jab.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
Showtime slips a jab from Wilson.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Showtime misses with the combination.
Showtime throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilson. That's going to slow Showtime down.
Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilson lands some shots froms side control.
Wilson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wilson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Showtime dodges the ground and pound from Wilson.
Wilson trying to control the position but Showtime is working away.
Wilson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wilson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wilson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Showtime works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilson looks to land a strike but Showtime avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Showtime keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Showtime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Showtime has wrist control.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Showtime has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Showtime keeps moving.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Showtime is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Showtime working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson stands up over Showtime, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Showtime pulls Wilson in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wilson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Showtime manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wilson has Showtime in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Showtime controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showtime's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Showtime trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Showtime throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Showtime has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Wilson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Showtime is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Wilson pulls down on the head and he's put Showtime to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Solomon Wilson!
After winning the bout, Solomon Wilson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noam Chomsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chomsky has chosen System Of A Down BYOB as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyron Woodley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noam Chomsky!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chomsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Woodley swinging wildly here.
Chomsky throws a front kick aimed at Woodley's knee but Woodley avoids it well.
Chomsky misses with a leg kick.
Chomsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woodley misses with a takedown attempt
and Chomsky counters by clinching up.
Woodley wants to take the fight to the mat but Chomsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Woodley is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Woodley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Chomsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyron Woodley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woodley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chomsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chomsky fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Woodley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woodley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chomsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woodley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Woodley passes Chomsky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chomsky is pressing down on Woodley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chomsky is trying to keep Woodley in close.
Woodley is looking to stand up but Chomsky won't let him.
Woodley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woodley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Woodley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chomsky was covering up waiting for the punch and Woodley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Woodley cracks Chomsky with a solid left hand.
Woodley pushes down on Chomsky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Woodley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chomsky defends it well.
Chomsky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Woodley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Woodley with a nice head shot there.
Woodley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chomsky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chomsky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chomsky!
Woodley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Chomsky seems content to control.
Woodley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woodley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley is looking for a sweep. Chomsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woodley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Woodley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chomsky pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chomsky wants to control but Woodley is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Chomsky seems content to control.
Chomsky blocks the strikes from Woodley.
Woodley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chomsky connects with a couple of short punches.
Woodley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woodley throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Woodley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chomsky has passed into side control.
Woodley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chomsky.
Woodley dives in and scores a takedown into Chomsky's guard.
Chomsky trying to keep a closed guard but Woodley is proving a slippery customer.
Woodley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Woodley has gone for a leg lock! Chomsky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Woodley's guard.
Woodley is striking from the bottom but Chomsky uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chomsky scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley tries to kick Chomsky off but Chomsky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Woodley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Woodley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chomsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chomsky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Woodley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Woodley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chomsky pulls Woodley in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woodley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Woodley postures up.
Woodley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chomsky can do to turn this around?
Tyron Woodley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woodley throws a strike but Chomsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley pushes a forearm under Chomsky's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chomsky is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyron Woodley!
Tyron Woodley made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
The defeated Noam Chomsky had this to say: 'If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Wrexham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hirusho Matasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Wrexham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hirusho Matasaki!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matasaki slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Matasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab.
Wrexham throws a nice looking combination but Matasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wrexham doesn't manage to clinch there - Matasaki circles away.
Matasaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wrexham , pushing him back against the cage.
Matasaki working aggressively here.
Matasaki blocks an uppercut.
Wrexham lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matasaki.
Wrexham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
Matasaki is trying to pull guard but Wrexham has him pressed against the cage.
Wrexham digs a right hand underneath Matasaki's ribcage. Matasaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matasaki trying to stall but Wrexham improves his position.
Matasaki tries to stall but Wrexham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wrexham lands a right hand.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Matasaki blocks it.
Matasaki is looking to control Wrexham 's arms but Wrexham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matasaki has his back to the cage.
Matasaki misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wrexham fails to land.
Matasaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wrexham is keeping busy.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Matasaki controls his hands.
Wrexham tries to work over Matasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrexham .
Wrexham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrexham gets through Matasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Hirusho Matasaki has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wrexham as Matasaki tries to tie him up.
Wrexham pushes Matasaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matasaki looks winded!
Wrexham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wrexham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wrexham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matasaki backwards.
Wrexham lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wrexham .
A short body shot lands from Wrexham as the two fighters clinch.
Wrexham tries to work over Matasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrexham .
Matasaki is rocked!
Wrexham lands a body punch.
Matasaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrexham finish him?
Wrexham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Wrexham .
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wrexham as Matasaki tries to tie him up.
Wrexham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wrexham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wrexham pushes Matasaki against the cage. Wrexham is working some dirty boxing. Wrexham pushes off with a quick right hook! Matasaki goes down! Matasaki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wrexham moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Wrexham !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lamphard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the Jungle by Guns and Roses. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Lamphard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Lee!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamphard defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee blocks a head kick by Lamphard.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lamphard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lamphard moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lamphard.
Lamphard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lamphard pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lamphard is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to pass into half guard but Lamphard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lamphard is in guard.
Lee is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lamphard frees his head nicely. Oh but Lee has switched to an armbar! Lamphard is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). William Lee!
A very excited looking William Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AC Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slater's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stop What Ya Doin. 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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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AC Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tupper!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper slips a straight right by Slater.
Tupper moves into range and clinches up with Slater.
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tupper.
Tupper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tupper lands with a slapping head kick.
Slater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tupper lands a high kick!
Slater throws a combination that misses
and Tupper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Slater has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupper sprawls well. He's pushed Slater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tupper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupper moves into range and clinches up with Slater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tupper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slater thows a huge punch but Tupper dodges it nicely.
Tupper is looking to escape.
Slater wants to free his trapped foot but Tupper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slater drops an elbow to the side of Tupper's head.
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tupper to regain full guard.
Slater won't allow Tupper to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater throws a strike but Tupper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater has a closed guard, preventing Tupper from standing up.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tupper wants to stand and escape but instead Slater has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Slater sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupper wants to stand but Slater is controlling the position.
Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater works over Tupper with some ground and pound from guard.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper wants to stand and escape but Slater is having none of it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tupper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tupper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tupper is looking to clinch but Slater is avoiding it.
Tupper misses with a head kick.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater misses with an uppercut. Tupper saw that one coming.
Tupper tries to clinch
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tupper closes the distance and clinches.
Tupper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupper gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater has Tupper pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slater pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tupper tumbling to the mat - Slater dives into Tupper's guard.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Slater manages to pass to side control.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tupper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slater fails with the takedown.
Slater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slater throws a hook but Tupper blocks it.
Tupper swings for the body but Slater moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Tupper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater misses with a straight left.
Tupper throws a counter combo.
Tupper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slater shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper has managed to clinch.
Tupper manages to break the clinch.
Slater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobby Tupper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slater misses with a hook.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tupper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupper. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupper sprawls well. He's pushed Slater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupper tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it.
Tupper has managed to clinch.
Slater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tupper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely.
Tupper tries to clinch but Slater moves out of range.
Tupper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tupper has managed to clinch.
Slater looking for a takedown.
Slater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tupper is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Tupper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Slater as he connects with a hook.
Tupper darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage.
Slater drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tupper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tupper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tupper scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slater throws a right and a left that Tupper avoids nicely.
Tupper lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tupper throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Bobby Tupper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupper slips a jab and a cross from Slater.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tupper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tupper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper clinches.
Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tupper moves into the clinch successfully.
Slater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slater shoots in but no luck this time.
Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Slater postures up in Tupper's guard and throws a big left but Tupper blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper wants to stand but Slater is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater looking to sit in guard and control but Tupper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tupper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slater is proving hard to escape from.
Slater pulls Tupper in close to prevent any damage.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tupper is looking to stand up but Slater won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tupper is looking to slow Slater down with leg kicks.
Tupper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupper instigates a clinch.
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupper tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupper tries to clinch up.
Slater misses with a takedown
and Tupper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tupper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slater goes for a double leg but Tupper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tupper continues to drive forward.
Slater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it.
Slater dodges the punch combination from Tupper.
Slater throws a big counter combination but Tupper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slater lands a nice shot to the body.
Slater slips a jab and a cross from Tupper.
Tupper falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Tupper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tupper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tupper is pressed up against the cage. Slater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tupper down to the mat. Tupper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
Slater throws a right and a left that Tupper avoids nicely.
Tupper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slater avoids the head kick by Tupper.
Slater went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Slater punishes Tupper's body with a nice straight punch.
Tupper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tupper closes the distance and clinches.
Tupper tries to throw a body punch but Slater avoids it by throwing Tupper back against the cage.
Tupper trying to land knees to the body.
Slater turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Slater manages to end up in side control.
Slater cracks Tupper with a big right hand but Tupper just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Slater looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tupper is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slater is controlling him well.
Tupper bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Slater avoids the head kick by Tupper.
Tupper throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Tupper tries to clinch there but Slater circles away.
Tupper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tupper instigates a clinch.
Slater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tupper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tupper misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper throws a combination. Slater tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater catches Tupper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tupper is looking to clinch.
Tupper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tupper closes the distance but Slater moves to the side
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Bobby Tupper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tupper dodges the punch combination from Slater.
Tupper clinches.
AC Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slater.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tupper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tupper!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon comes to the cage accompanied by Life Is Beautiful. Seyedi has chosen Hypnotize- Biggie smalls as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Seyedi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Seyedi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seyedi misses with a leg kick
and Brandon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Seyedi's guard.
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses.
Seyedi is trying to control the position but Brandon postures up.
Brandon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brandon controlling from the top position.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seyedi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyedi is controlling Brandon's posture.
Brandon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi gets caught flat footed, as Brandon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seyedi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandon defends it easily.
Brandon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seyedi can't keep his opponent in guard - Brandon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brandon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brandon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Seyedi!
Brandon lands a big shot there that rocks Seyedi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Seyedi is squirming around, avoiding Brandon's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Brandon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brandon punching from mount but Seyedi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brandon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brandon landing strikes from the mount.
Brandon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon controlling from the full mount.
Seyedi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandon controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Seyedi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brandon controlling from the full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Brandon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Seyedi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Seyedi is squirming around, avoiding Brandon's attempts to control the action.
Brandon controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Brandon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brandon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brandon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seyedi can do to turn this around?
Brandon clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brandon.
Seyedi misses with the head strike.
Seyedi struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandon controls his hands.
Seyedi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Seyedi is trying to control Brandon's posture but Brandon avoids it.
Brandon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Seyedi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Seyedi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seyedi is trying to escape the position but Brandon is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi tries to improve position but can't.
Brandon staying calm.
Seyedi dodges the ground and pound from Brandon.
Brandon throws a strike aimed at the side of Seyedi's head but Seyedi avoids it well.
Brandon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seyedi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Seyedi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seyedi is not content to let Brandon control the position.
Brandon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Seyedi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seyedi keeps working.
Seyedi is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi is still trying to improve position.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Seyedi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seyedi misses with a hook.
Seyedi looks to throw the jab but Brandon is out of range.
Seyedi throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Seyedi's guard.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Seyedi keeps moving.
Brandon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Seyedi struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon looks up at the clock and then as Seyedi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brandon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brandon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Seyedi is trying to control Brandon's posture but Brandon avoids it.
Brandon just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon cracks Seyedi with a big right hand but Seyedi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Brandon dominated that second round.
That's time! Brandon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Seyedi lands with a kick to the temple. Brandon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Seyedi misses the shot to the body.
Brandon attempts a counter takedown but Seyedi avoids it well and moves away.
Brandon scores with a takedown into Seyedi's guard.
Seyedi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seyedi misses with a leg kick
and Brandon counters with a takedown into side control.
Brandon just content to control the position.
Brandon misses with the ground and pound.
Seyedi is not content to let Brandon control the position.
Brandon working the strikes but Seyedi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon trying to control from half guard but Seyedi is working away.
Brandon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seyedi defends it well.
Brandon seems to be working for a kimura but Seyedi defends the submission attempt.
Brandon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brandon throwing shots but Seyedi is blocking nicely.
Ali Seyedi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandon trying to mount his opponent but Seyedi defends it.
Brandon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seyedi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandon working Seyedi over with strikes.
Brandon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Seyedi tries to get to full guard but Brandon has control of the leg.
Junior Brandon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Brandon seems content to control.
Brandon working the head and body with strikes.
Brandon trying to control the pace.
Brandon is thwarting Seyedi's attempts to control the position.
Brandon slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brandon gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Seyedi as the two fighters clinch.
Brandon is trying to force a seperation but Seyedi has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seyedi throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandon.
Brandon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior Brandon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandon tries to clinch there but Seyedi circles away.
Seyedi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brandon.
Seyedi throws a leg kick
and Brandon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Seyedi's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seyedi wants to sweep but no luck.
Brandon 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Brandon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!
After winning the bout, Junior Brandon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino comes to the cage accompanied by Bonfire. Halo has chosen Motorhead - The King Of Kings as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Halo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Gambino. Those never looked like landing.
Halo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Halo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halo is controlling him.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gambino's guard.
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gambino wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is looking for a kimura but Gambino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gambino has recovered full guard.
Halo throwing strikes but missing.
Halo throwing strikes from guard but Gambino blocks nicely.
Gambino seems keen to control Halo's posture.
Halo trying to move into half guard but instead Gambino has managed to sweep!
Gambino wants to get up but he can't break Halo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gambino defends it easily.
Halo pushes a forearm under Gambino's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gambino is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Halo!
Arthur Halo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Childish Gambino was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucks.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Universe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mr Universe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mr Universe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Universe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowman shoots in but no luck this time.
Universe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Universe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowman tries for a takedown but Universe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Bowman.
Bowman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Universe sprawls well. Universe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Bowman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Universe to the mat! Universe manages to get full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Universe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Bowman lands a takedown into guard.
Bowman prevents Universe from getting back to his feet.
Bowman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowman pushing down on Universe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Universe tries to roll over but Bowman keeps him under control.
Bowman is keen to just control but Universe is a slippery customer.
Universe has one foot on Bowman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bowman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Universe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Universe is fending him off so far but Bowman persists. Nope, Universe circles away and we're back to standing.
Universe swings for the body but Bowman moves out of range.
Bowman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bowman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bowman jumps into guard, dragging Universe to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe stands up and waves to Bowman to follow him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bowman.
It appears Universe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman is pushing down on Universe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Universe is fighting to maintain full guard but Bowman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bowman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Universe pushes Bowman off looking to stand but Bowman dives back in and keeps control.
Universe is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Abobomination Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Universe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bowman on the ground.
Bowman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Universe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bowman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bowman wants to pass the guard but Universe is defending well.
Universe wants to control but Bowman is keeping busy.
Bowman is looking to advance position but Universe won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe is trying to stand back up but Bowman is controlling him
Universe trying to control but Bowman postures up.
Bowman is pressing down on Universe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Universe is holding on for now.
Universe gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman postures up.
Bowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Universe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Universe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bowman looking to pass the guard.
Universe wants to stand and escape but Bowman is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tom Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Universe as he avoids it easily.
Bowman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Universe tries to kick Bowman off but Bowman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bowman is looking to pass Universe's guard but actually Universe recovers to full guard.
Bowman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Universe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bowman stops Universe from standing up.
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 Mr Universe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Universe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Universe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowman avoids the body shot from Universe.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Universe sprawls well. Universe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Bowman.
Universe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowman.
Universe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Universe but Universe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman shoots in but Universe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bowman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bowman trying to control but Universe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Universe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Universe breaks the clinch.
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Bowman shoots in but no luck this time.
Universe throws a nice head kick!
Universe slaps away a takedown attempt from Bowman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Universe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowman manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Universe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Universe avoids it really well and circles away.
Mr Universe is winning the standup battle so far.
Universe misses with a wild combination.
Bowman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bowman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bowman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bowman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Universe is trying to defend but Bowman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Universe has one foot on Bowman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Universe.
Bowman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Universe avoids it really well and circles away.
Bowman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Universe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Universe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowman is just out of range.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Universe misses the shot to the body.
Bowman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Universe swivels and escapes.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bowman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Universe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe scores with a head kick.
Bowman avoids the head kick by Universe.
Bowman shoots in for a double leg but Universe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Universe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Universe but Universe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Universe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bowman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Universe defends well and Bowman ends up having to push Universe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Universe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Universe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Universe wants it to stay on the feet.
Bowman is breathing heavily.
Bowman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bowman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowman blocks a head kick by Universe.
Universe is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bowman shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
Universe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Universe pushes Bowman up against the cage in a clinch.
Bowman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bowman tries to score a body lock takedown but Universe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Universe is trying to stall.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowman.
Universe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowman can do to turn this around?
Bowman manages to pull guard.
Bowman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Universe stacks Bowman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Universe!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe stands up.
Bowman moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman shoots in but no luck this time.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Bowman.
Universe scores with a body shot.
Universe wants to clinch up but Bowman keeps it at a distance.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Universe's waist but Universe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bowman off to one side.
Bowman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Universe tries to avoid it but Bowman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Universe to the ground. Universe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bowman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Universe forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
Bowman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Universes head.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowman.
Universe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Universe wants to break free but Bowman has control.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bowman avoids it.
Universe wants to stall.
Universe lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowman.
Bowman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Universe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bowman wants the takedown. Universe is fighting it off but Bowman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Universe's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe is looking to stand up but Bowman isn't so interested in that idea.
Bowman trying to control but Universe is working from the bottom.
Bowman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowman stopping the sweep attempt from Universe.
Universe keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully.
Tom Bowman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Universe wants to stand up but Bowman is controlling him.
Bowman trying to control but Universe is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Universe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowman shoots in looking for a takedown. Universe tries to sprawl out of it but Bowman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Universe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Universe misses with a two punch combination.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Universe pulls Bowman in close to prevent any damage.
Bowman looking to sit in guard and control but Universe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Universe stands and steps away. Bowman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bowman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe has closed the distance and engaged Bowman in a clinch.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Bowman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Universe is trying to stand.
Universe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Universe wants to stand up but Bowman is controlling him.
Bowman tries to free his leg and advance position but Universe is retaining full guard.
Tom Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowman stops Universe from standing up.
Bowman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mr Universe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bowman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Universe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!
An out of breath Mr Universe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Il Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tat Moh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Il Sung comes to the cage accompanied by Death in Vegas- Dirt. Kim Il Sung is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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175 lbs
26 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Il Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Moh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Il Sung.
Moh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Il Sung's guard.
Il Sung seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Il Sung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moh has managed to get both his arms back between Il Sung's legs - danger averted.
Moh stands up over Il Sung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Il Sung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Il Sung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Il Sung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moh has managed to get both his arms back between Il Sung's legs - danger averted.
Il Sung has his foot on Moh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moh works his way back into a safe position though.
Il Sung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Il Sung has momentary wrist control but Moh slips an elbow through the middle.
Il Sung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moh trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom.
Il Sung keeping full guard, as Moh tries to pass.
Il Sung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moh is in close to Il Sung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moh trying to control the position from guard on top but Il Sung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Il Sung haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moh postures up in Il Sung's guard and throws a big left but Il Sung blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moh wants to land a leg kick but Il Sung is out of range.
Il Sung thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moh if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moh.
Il Sung checks the leg kick.
Moh throws a push kick but Il Sung slaps the foot to one side.
Moh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moh. Il Sung does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moh.
Moh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Il Sung counters with a single leg into guard. Moh didn't expect that.
Moh trying to control the position.
Il Sung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Il Sung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Il Sung throwing strikes from guard but Moh blocks nicely.
Moh looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moh working for a triangle but Il Sung defends it easily.
Il Sung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moh keeping moving, preventing Il Sung from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Il Sung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moh looking for a sweep. Not yet Moh, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tat Moh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moh misses with a body kick.
Il Sung feinted with a counter takedown.
Moh tries to keep at a distance but Il Sung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Il Sung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Moh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moh wants to pass the guard but Il Sung is keeping the position.
Moh lands a couple of elbows.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Moh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh throwing strikes from guard but Il Sung blocks nicely.
Moh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Il Sung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moh lands a couple of digs.
Moh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moh throws an elbow that misses. Il Sung uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moh's guard. Nice move by Il Sung!
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.
Il Sung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Moh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moh is looking to regain half guard here but Il Sung keeps moving and retains side control.
Il Sung working away.
Moh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moh is looking to improve his position.
Il Sung works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Il Sung connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh can't escape the position.
Moh wants to hold on but Il Sung pushes him away.
Moh is desperately trying to improve his position but Il Sung has a good base and remains in mount.
Il Sung wants to control but Moh has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Moh wants to control but Il Sung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Il Sung 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.
Moh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Il Sung.
Il Sung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Il Sung looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Il Sung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moh wants to get back to full guard.
Moh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Il Sung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Il Sung tries to free his leg and advance position but Moh is retaining full guard.
Il Sung with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Il Sung dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Il Sung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Il Sung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moh was well out of range. Poor timing from Il Sung.
Moh cracks the inside of Il Sung's front leg.
Moh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Il Sung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moh at a distance.
Il Sung throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Il Sung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Il Sung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moh gets back to full guard.
Il Sung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Il Sung preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung trying to control but Moh is working from the bottom.
Moh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Il Sung pushes Moh up against the cage in a clinch.
Moh digs a right hand into Il Sung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Il Sung's gas tank.
Il Sung misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Il Sung.
A short left from Moh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moh prevents a body shot from Il Sung.
Il Sung lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Il Sung lands a left hand.
Il Sung prevents a body shot from Moh.
Il Sung misses with a body punch.
Moh prevents a body shot from Il Sung.
Il Sung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Moh misses.
Il Sung keeps the fight on the outside.
Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moh throws a chopping leg kick but Il Sung manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moh throws a sloppy strike and Il Sung has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Moh is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Il Sung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kim Il Sung!
Kim Il Sung thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tat Moh stepped up to the mic, saying 'The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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