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Revolution XC 14 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drip Set (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drip Set has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drip Set!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Set throws a right hand that Browne ducks under and follows up with a left that Browne also avoids with ease.
Browne takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Set throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Browne misses the target.
Set moves into the clinch.
Set tries to throw a body punch but Browne avoids it by throwing Set back against the cage.
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
Browne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Set's elbow.
Browne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Set's efforts to push away.
Browne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Set lands an uppercut.
Browne lands a left hand.
Set is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Browne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Set can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Browne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Browne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sets head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Browne.
Browne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Browne lands with a left to the head.
Browne lands with a right to the head.
Set scores with a shoulder strike.
Browne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Set blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Browne blocking some punches.
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
Browne pushes Set back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Browne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Browne blocks an elbow strike from Set.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Set blocks a body shot from Browne.
Browne tries to throw a body punch but Set avoids it by throwing Browne back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Browne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Set fails to land.
Browne tries to throw a body punch but Set avoids it by throwing Browne back against the cage.
Set has a couple of punches blocked by Browne.
Browne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Browne.
Browne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Set fails to land.
Set throws a punch but it's blocked by Browne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Browne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne tries a body shot but Set blocks it.
Browne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Set blocking some punches.
Set blocks a body shot from Browne.
Browne has a couple of punches blocked by Set.
A short left from Browne.
Browne lands a hook that snaps the head of Set backwards.
Browne misses with a body punch.
Browne working aggressively here.
Set wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Browne.
Browne lands a body shot.
Browne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne tries a body shot but Set blocks it.
Browne swings wildly with an uppercut but Set uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Set's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Drip Set has been cut.
Browne lands a right hand.
Set is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browne misses with the head strike.
Set is still on wobbly legs! Can Browne finish him?
Set wants to get back to striking at distance but Browne won't allow it.
Set seems to have recovered his senses.
Browne scores with a hook to the body.
Set prevents a body shot from Browne.
Set throws a punch but it's blocked by Browne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Browne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drip Set's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Set throws out a loose jab but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne lands a left and a right that send Set crashing to the mat, dazed. Browne thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Browne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Set has Browne up against the cage in a clinch.
Browne tries to work over Set's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Set throws an elbow but it misses.
Browne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Browne.
Set working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Browne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Browne cracks Set with a nice body shot.
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Set scores with a nice short uppercut.
Browne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Browne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Set can do to turn this around?
Browne has a couple of punches blocked by Set.
Browne has a couple of punches blocked by Set.
A right hand to the body from Browne.
Set fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Browne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Browne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Browne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Set's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Set's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Browne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Set is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Browne.
Browne pushes Set back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Browne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Browne digs a right hand underneath Set's ribcage. Set let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Browne presses Set against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Browne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Set backwards.
Browne is working Set over against the cage.
Browne lands a hook that snaps the head of Set backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Browne.
Browne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Browne gets through Set's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Browne.
Marcus Browne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Browne lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Set's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Browne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Browne drops Set onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Set is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Good body shot from Browne.
Browne lands with a short shot to the head.
Browne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Browne lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Browne dips a shoulder and cracks Set with a mighty uppercut! Set falls back against the cage and Browne unloads with a barrage of strikes! Set is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Browne screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Browne!
Marcus Browne really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlito Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Dutroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marc Dutroux enters the cage!
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlito Brigante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Dutroux!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Dutroux misses.
Brigante wants to clinch
and Dutroux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brigante.
Dutroux ducks under a wild hook from Brigante.
Dutroux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brigante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brigante throws a sloppy head kick and Dutroux moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brigante clinches with his opponent.
Dutroux scores with a shot to the side of Brigante's head.
Brigante misses with some punches.
Brigante trying to stall but Dutroux improves his position.
Brigante looking to slow down the pace here.
Brigante with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutroux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dutroux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brigante in his tracks.
Brigante is rocked!
Dutroux lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Brigante head around and knocks him out cold! Dutroux hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marc Dutroux!
Marc Dutroux thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Carlito Brigante spoke after the fight, saying 'Tonight Marc was the better man, but next time i will have my revenge'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Reddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campion comes into the arena with Ultimate-Denzel Curry blaring out of the sound system. Reddish has chosen Biting Elbows - Bad Motherfucker as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Campion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Reddish!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campion moves into the clinch successfully.
Reddish prevents the takedown attempt.
Reddish misses with a punch to the body.
Reddish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reddish lands an uppercut.
Reddish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reddish after a bit of a struggle.
Campion wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reddish after a bit of a struggle.
Reddish swings wildly with an uppercut but Campion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reddish trying to stall but Campion improves his position.
Reddish scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reddish swings wildly with an uppercut but Campion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reddish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Campion up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Reddish.
Reddish misses with the head strike.
Reddish looking to slow down the pace here.
Campion blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion looking for a takedown.
Reddish tries to throw a body punch but Campion avoids it by throwing Reddish back against the cage.
I was talking to Campion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Reddish.
Reddish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campion wants to take the fight to the mat but Reddish manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reddish lands a hook that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
Campion is rocked!
Campion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reddish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oh Campion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reddish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Campion seems to have got his legs back now.
Reddish tries to throw a body punch but Campion avoids it by throwing Reddish back against the cage.
Campion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reddish pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reddish drops Campion onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Campion is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Campion is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reddish misses with a punch on the inside.
Reddish has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Campion seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reddish can turn it around.
Good body shot from Reddish.
Campion blocks a body shot from Reddish.
Reddish tries a body shot but Campion blocks it.
Reddish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campions head.
Nice body punch from Reddish - that landed with a thud.
Reddish tries to work over Campion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reddish lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddish pushes Campion against the cage. Reddish is working some dirty boxing. Reddish pushes off with a quick right hook! Campion goes down! Campion tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Reddish moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Reddish!
A victorious Garrett Reddish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Michael Campion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kudos mate...till we meet again.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter's entrance music is Cherry Pie by Warrant. A fine choice. Peter Potter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Van Jones's chin.
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Van Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter moves away from the strike by Jones.
Potter slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Van Jones has been cut.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Potter.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Potter throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Potter drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Potter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potter tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones is trying to break free.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter lands with a left to the head.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Potter back against the cage.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Potter has double underhooks.
Jones working aggressively here.
Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Jones blocks a body shot from Potter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potter's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Potter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Potter blocking some punches.
Potter swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Potter controls his hands.
Potter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potter scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Potter prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Potter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Potter misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Potter.
Potter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Potter avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Potter.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potter.
Potter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Potter's head.
Potter lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Potter.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Potter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Potter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potter lands an uppercut.
Potter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Potter misses with some punches.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potter has him pressed against the cage.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potter lands a right hand.
Potter tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Potter back against the cage.
Potter tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
Jones is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Potter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Potter darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Potter tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones cracks Potter with a nice body shot.
Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potter struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Potter lands a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potter.
Potter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Potter.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Potter lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Potter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Jones tries a body shot but Potter blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter misses with an elbow strike.
Peter Potter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Potter.
Potter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Potter lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Potter working aggressively here.
Potter lands with a light punch inside.
Potter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potter scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Potter misses with some punches.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Peter Potter has been cut.
Potter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Potter controls the action.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potter scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
A short left from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Potter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Potter.
Potter with a hook.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones feints a jab promting Potter to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Potter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Potter fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jones to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jones looks to clinch but Potter throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jones taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Potter!
Peter Potter very nearly forgot to thank Unity Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stand By Me-Florence + The Machine. Dwayne James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bill Brown's chin.
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217 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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28
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James clinches up against the cage.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
Brown has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dwayne James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Brown.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
James misses with the head strike.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown prevents a body shot from James.
James is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from James.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from James on the inside.
Brown looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
A short uppercut from James.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
James prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from James.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
James is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brown is just too persistent for him and manages to trip James to the mat. James regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brown looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brown manages to pass to side control.
Brown prevents James from standing back up.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bill Brown!
A very excited looking Bill Brown 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Arjan Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xi Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kush's entrance music is Red Hot Chill Peppers-Snow. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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158 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arjan Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xi Lim!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kush takes a kick to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Lim there.
Lim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kush momentarily.
Kush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lim tries to avoid it but Kush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lim to the ground. Lim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lim lands a nice looking body shot.
Kush fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Kush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lim lands a right hook to the body.
Lim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kush fails to land the takedown.
Kush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lim finds it's way round the side to connect with Kush's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim connects with a right hand. Kush shakes it off.
Lim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lim.
Kush is rocked!
Lim is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lim lands a slapping body shot.
Crunch! Lim slams his shin into Kush's torso.
Lim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lim jabs Kush right on the nose. Kush blinks but takes it well.
Kush shoots in but Lim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lim lands a big uppercut and Kush crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kush looks OK. Lim waves Kush back to his feet!
Oh Kush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Lim tenderised Kush's leg. Kush is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kush seems to have got his legs back now.
Kush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lim jabs Kush to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lim closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kush! Lim dives in looking to finish! Kush is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xi Lim!
A less than humble Xi Lim misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Arjan Kush was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost that fight, but you know what, Fuck it, I'm just happy to be back fighting for all you folks.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis comes to the cage accompanied by Schubert - Ave Maria. Tariaksuq is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tanya Tagaq - Uja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
152 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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142 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isaac Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Tariaksuq misses.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curtis moves out of range as Tariaksuq strikes.
Curtis slips a jab from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
Tariaksuq waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
A counter left hand to the body from Curtis misses its target.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Tariaksuq blocks a jab.
It seemed like Tariaksuq was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tariaksuq misses with a head kick.
Tariaksuq is looking to slow Curtis down with leg kicks.
Curtis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tariaksuq under the eye.
Tariaksuq looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq throws a lazy uppercut
and Curtis counters with a leg kick.
Tariaksuq staying out of range there.
Tariaksuq fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tariaksuq throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Tariaksuq's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tariaksuq pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Curtis - just one landing.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Tariaksuq moved out of range.
Curtis has managed to clinch.
Tariaksuq lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tariaksuq blocking some punches.
Tariaksuq prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq blocking some punches.
Tariaksuq working aggressively here.
Curtis lands an uppercut.
Tariaksuq throws an elbow but it misses.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Tariaksuq.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Tariaksuq fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tariaksuq tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Tariaksuq working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
Curtis manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Tariaksuq lands an impressive looking overhand right. Curtis doesn't seem phased though.
Tariaksuq takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq wants to counter the offense by Curtis and move into the clinch position.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tariaksuq. That's going to slow Curtis down.
Tariaksuq connects with an inside leg kick.
Tariaksuq wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tariaksuq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Tariaksuq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Tariaksuq is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Tariaksuq's head but Tariaksuq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Curtis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tariaksuq scores with a decent looking hook.
Tariaksuq moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tariaksuq throws out the jab.
Tariaksuq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tariaksuq throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tariaksuq was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tariaksuq! But no joy.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses.
Tariaksuq misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Tariaksuq thows a leg kick but Curtis checks it
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Tariaksuq's body.
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 Isaac Curtis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Curtis swings for the body but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Curtis backing away here, and Tariaksuq unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Curtis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tariaksuq looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tariaksuq throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Curtis's corner calls for a 1-2. Curtis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tariaksuq moves away.
Curtis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tariaksuq moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tariaksuq misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
It looks like Curtis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq cracks Curtis with an open hand slap.
Tariaksuq fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Tariaksuq throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tariaksuq misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Issumatar Tariaksuq has been cut.
Tariaksuq misses with a body shot
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis lands a leg kick that knocks Tariaksuq off balance momentarily.
A jab from Tariaksuq misses.
Tariaksuq swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.
Tariaksuq throws a looping overhand right but Curtis ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq obviously looking to wear him down.
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Curtis lands with a hook. Tariaksuq tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tariaksuq misses the shot to the body.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Tariaksuq uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tariaksuq! But no joy.
Tariaksuq staying out of range there.
Tariaksuq is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tariaksuq misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming.
Curtis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Tariaksuq buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curtis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Isaac Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Tariaksuq throws a sloppy body shot
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Tariaksuq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq misses with an uppercut.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tariaksuq can do to turn this around?
Curtis walks into a jab.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Tariaksuq circles away and keeps his distance.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Tariaksuq's body.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tariaksuq was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Tariaksuq throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tariaksuq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tariaksuq is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq walks into a straight right hand from Curtis.
Tariaksuq throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Curtis blocks the low kick.
Tariaksuq misses with a straight right.
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!
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Tariaksuq throws a looping overhand right but Curtis ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Tariaksuq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tariaksuq looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Tariaksuq throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Curtis.
Tariaksuq throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Curtis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Issumatar Tariaksuq's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Tariaksuq saw that one coming.
Curtis connects with a jab.
Curtis lands with an uppercut that bounces Tariaksuq off the cage and back into range.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick that is checked
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tariaksuq misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Tariaksuq lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Tariaksuq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Curtis misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Tariaksuq shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tariaksuq throws a right hand that misses
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Curtis throws the left hand but Tariaksuq avoids the punch easily.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tariaksuq manages to avoid it.
Tariaksuq now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq cracks a nice hook into Curtis's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Curtis blocks the leg kick.
Curtis is looking to counter punch.
Tariaksuq takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tariaksuq scores with a punch to the head.
Tariaksuq connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curtis.
Curtis tries to score with a low kick but Tariaksuq moves his leg out of the way.
Curtis jabs Tariaksuq to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Tariaksuq sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tariaksuq appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tariaksuq takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tariaksuq throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Tariaksuq bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Curtis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tariaksuq's head.
A left lands for Tariaksuq.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tariaksuq was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Tariaksuq jabs at Curtis's body.
Curtis's corner calls for a 1-2. Curtis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tariaksuq tries to score with a low kick but Curtis moves his leg out of the way.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Tariaksuq manages to avoid it.
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tariaksuq with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Isaac Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tariaksuq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tariaksuq under the eye.
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Curtis clobbers Tariaksuq with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Curtis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tariaksuq connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tariaksuq swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tariaksuq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tariaksuq throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Tariaksuq tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tariaksuq takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis walks into a jab.
Curtis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Curtis scores with a nice right hand.
Tariaksuq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tariaksuq misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Isaac Curtis.
Well Curtis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Curtis!
Isaac Curtis took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This is it. I am relieved I could end my career on a high note. The last five years have been eventful, thank you to everyone involved'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lobtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Belcher told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Lobtov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lobtov.
Belcher feints the counter takedown.
Lobtov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belcher.
Lobtov throwing a counter right hand but Belcher manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Belcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belcher tries to move into range but Lobtov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lobtov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belcher avoids the body shot from Lobtov.
Belcher ducks under a wild hook from Lobtov.
Belcher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lobtov!
Lobtov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belcher taking a break here but Lobtov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lobtov trying to control from the bottom.
Belcher working over Lobtov with some ground and pound. Lobtov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lobtov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher thows a huge punch but Lobtov dodges it nicely.
Lobtov wants to improve his position but Belcher is controlling well.
Belcher slows the pace down in half guard.
Belcher stops Lobtov from getting back to his feet.
Belcher slips a nice elbow through Lobtov's hands, connecting with Lobtov's forehead.
Lobtov moves into full guard.
Lobtov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lobtov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belcher defends it easily.
Lobtov is trying to control the position but Belcher postures up.
Belcher trying to control but Lobtov is working from the bottom.
Lobtov is trying to keep Belcher in close.
Belcher throws a big right hand that misses.
Lobtov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lobtov is trying to keep Belcher in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab from Lobtov.
Belcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lobtov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belcher wants to clinch.
Belcher slips a jab from Lobtov.
Lobtov thuds a left hand into Belcher's body.
Lobtov throws a hook but Belcher blocks it.
Lobtov looks to land a right hand but Belcher moved out of range.
Belcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lobtov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andrey Lobtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belcher has a takedown stuffed.
Lobtov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lobtov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lobtov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belcher landing some decent shots from guard.
Belcher throws an elbow that misses. Lobtov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belcher's guard. Nice move by Lobtov!
Belcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobtov is one step ahead there.
Belcher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobtov scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belcher pulls Lobtov in close to his closed guard and prevents Lobtov from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Lobtov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lobtov misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belcher.
Belcher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lobtov lands a nice shot to the body.
Belcher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lobtov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belcher.
Belcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belcher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov throws a big shot that misses.
Belcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Lobtov swats away the attempt to clinch by Belcher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belcher.
Lobtov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andrey Lobtov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
Belcher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belcher dives in for a single leg takedown but Lobtov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Belcher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lobtov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lobtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lobtov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belcher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Belcher working away.
Belcher lands a nice forearm strike.
Belcher lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobtov sneaks back into half guard.
Lobtov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lobtov.
Belcher passes Lobtov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lobtov controlling the position well.
Belcher prevents Lobtov from improving his position.
Belcher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lobtov trying to control here.
Belcher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher winds up and cracks Lobtov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belcher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lobtov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belcher.
Ground and pound from Belcher.
Lobtov trying to control but Belcher postures up.
Lobtov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Belcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lobtov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lobtov wants to get back to full guard.
Belcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Belcher working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Belcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belcher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Lobtov.
Belcher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Belcher throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lobtov to regain full guard.
Belcher cracks Lobtov with a solid left hand.
Lobtov pulls Belcher in to control the position.
Belcher working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belcher throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Lobtov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lobtov's corner calls for a 1-2. Lobtov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lobtov throws a body punch but Belcher moves out of range.
Lobtov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belcher staying out of range there.
A big right from Lobtov misses.
Belcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belcher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lobtov misses with a looping left.
Belcher tries to clinch there but Lobtov circles away.
Nice cross by Lobtov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher.
Lobtov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belcher can do to turn this around?
Belcher staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher moves away from the strike by Lobtov.
Belcher avoids the body shot from Lobtov.
Lobtov throws out a loose jab but Belcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Lobtov misses.
Lobtov throws a body punch but Belcher moves out of range.
Belcher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lobtov defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Belcher.
Belcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Lobtov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andrey Lobtov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lobtov throws a right hand that misses
and Belcher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lobtov's guard.
Belcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Lobtov has wrist control.
Andrey Lobtov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher being controlled here momentarily.
Belcher with a nice head shot there.
Lobtov is trying to keep Belcher in close.
Belcher throws a big right hand that misses.
Jake Belcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Lobtov keeps moving.
Lobtov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Belcher frees his head nicely. Oh but Lobtov has switched to an armbar! Belcher is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andrey Lobtov!
Andrey Lobtov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Fists for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kame Sennin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hop Sing Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Kame Sennin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hop Sing Jung's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kame Sennin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hop Sing Jung!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung misses with an uppercut. Sennin saw that one coming.
Jung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sennin's waist but Sennin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jung off to one side.
We've been told by Sennin's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sennin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Jung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sennin defends it well.
Sennin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jung keeps the fight on the outside.
Jung shoots in but Sennin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sennin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sennin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sennin digs a right hand into Jung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jung's gas tank.
Sennin lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
Sennin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sennin scoring well with a low kick there.
Jung has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jung misses with a looping right.
Sennin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sennin works the jab nicely.
Sennin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jung has time to react.
Sennin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jung throws a body shot but no joy.
Sennin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jung has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sennin.
Sennin motions for Jung to come forward. Sennin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sennin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Jung misses.
Sennin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sennin counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sennin throws a leg kick but Jung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sennin cracks the inside of Jung's front leg.
Jung scores with a punch to the head.
Kame Sennin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sennin throws a low kick, looking for Jung's leg but Jung calmly moves out of range.
Jung with the counter takedown but Sennin avoids it easily.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Sennin is just out of range.
Jung closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung wants to take a breather but Sennin is having none of it.
Jung trying to mount his opponent but Sennin defends it.
Sennin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jung prevents Sennin from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sennin is trying to control but can't.
Jung wants to control but Sennin is keeping him busy.
Jung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jung wants to take a breather but Sennin is having none of it.
Sennin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sennin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Jung blocks the leg kick.
Sennin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Hop Sing Jung has been cut.
Sennin motions for Jung to come forward. Sennin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Sennin.
Sennin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jung.
Kame Sennin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hop Sing Jung.
Jung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sennin.
Jung is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Jung blocks the leg kick.
Sennin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sennin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sennin throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sennin. No joy for Jung on that attempt.
Jung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kame Sennin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sennin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jung looks to land a left hand but Sennin moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Sennin. That snapped Jung's head back.
Jung cracks Sennin with a good jab.
Sennin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
Sennin slips a straight right by Jung.
Sennin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sennin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sennin throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sennin moves in looking to clinch but Jung pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Sennin as Jung shoots in.
Sennin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jung throws out the jab.
Sennin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sennin.
Sennin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jung.
Sennin scoring well with a low kick there.
Jung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sennin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sennin avoids it really well and circles away.
Sennin moves out of range as Jung strikes.
A lazy left from Sennin finds it's target.
Sennin stuns Jung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sennin misses with a hook. Jung ducked under it nicely.
Sennin stuffs the takedown.
Kame Sennin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hop Sing Jung.
Jung misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sennin.
Jung misses with an uppercut
and Sennin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jung's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sennin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jung throws a poor cross that misses
and Sennin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jung is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jung is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jung. Sennin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jung is still on wobbly legs! Can Sennin finish him?
Jung throws a hook but Sennin blocks it.
Jung seems to have recovered his senses.
Jung looks to land a right hand but Sennin moved out of range.
Sennin tries to bum rush Jung with a series of wild strikes but Jung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sennin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sennin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jung.
Kame Sennin is winning the standup battle so far.
Sennin lands a big head kick that sends Jung tumbling to the mat! Sennin takes a step backwards and waves Jung back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sennin is looking to slow Jung down with leg kicks.
Sennin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Sennin.
Sennin throws a leg kick but Jung moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sennin scores with a kick to the body.
Jung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sennin throws a series of punches but Jung moves out of range.
Jung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sennin defends it well.
Sennin connects with a body shot that sends Jung's belly button to the back.
Jung looks to throw the jab but Sennin is out of range.
Sennin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sennin throws a low kick, looking for Jung's leg but Jung calmly moves out of range.
Sennin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jung is able to avoid easily.
Sennin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jung misses with a jab to the body
and Sennin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sennin.
A good leg kick by Sennin.
Jung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sennin sprawls well initially but Jung persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jung wants to pass to mount but Sennin is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kame Sennin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jung misses with a looping right.
Jung misses with an uppercut
and Sennin counters with a good low kick that Jung was not able to check.
Sennin tries to bum rush Jung with a series of wild strikes but Jung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sennin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sennin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sennin throws a leg kick but Jung checks it.
Sennin thumps Jung with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sennin.
Sennin cracks the inside of Jung's front leg.
Nice shot lands for Sennin.
Sennin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sennin blocks a jab.
Sennin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Jung misses.
Jung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jung showed some decent athleticism there.
Jung is just content to waste time from the top position. Sennin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jung preventing the sweep.
Sennin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jung controls the pace.
Jung wants to control from the top but Sennin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
Jung preventing the sweep.
Jung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sennin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sennin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sennin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sennin preventing the sweep.
Sennin controlling from the top position.
Sennin looking to pass the guard.
Sennin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jung is trying to keep Sennin in close.
Sennin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sennin has managed to get both his arms back between Jung's legs - danger averted.
Jung trying to keep a closed guard but Sennin is proving a slippery customer.
Hop Sing Jung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sennin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sennin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jung. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kame Sennin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sennin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Jung misses its intended target.
Sennin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sennin avoids the body shot from Jung.
Sennin pushes Jung up against the cage in a clinch.
Sennin breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung throws a body punch but Sennin moves out of range.
Jung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sennin pinned against the cage. Sennin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sennin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jung throws a body punch but Sennin moves out of range.
Sennin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sennin is looking to slow Jung down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sennin.
Sennin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sennin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sennin lands with a kick to the temple. Jung shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sennin counters with an inside leg kick.
Sennin lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sennin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Sennin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sennin misses with some punches.
Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sennin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kame Sennin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hop Sing Jung.
Jung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jung has hold of one of Sennin's legs. Sennin is fighting the takedown attempt but Jung gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sennin wants to sweep but no luck.
Sennin is controlling Jung's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sennin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jung holds on and takes a little breather.
Sennin wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving.
Jung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jung might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sennin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sennin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sennin trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sennin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kame Sennin had his way with Hop Sing Jung in that round.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sennin cracks the inside of Jung's front leg.
Sennin tries to clinch but Jung is having none of it.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sennin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sennin misses with a two punch combination.
Sennin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung.
Jung blocks a head kick by Sennin.
Sennin throws a low kick, looking for Jung's leg but Jung calmly moves out of range.
Jung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sennin to the mat! Sennin manages to get full guard.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
Jung wants to control from the top but Sennin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sennin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jung forces his way into half guard.
Jung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jung is looking for a kimura but Sennin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jung to get the leverage.
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.
Jung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sennin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jung.
Sennin tries to get to full guard but Jung has control of the leg.
Jung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sennin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Sennin.
Hop Sing Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jung throws a lazy right hand but Sennin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sennin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sennin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jung misses.
Kame Sennin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left lands for Sennin.
Jung misses the jab.
Sennin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sennin wants it to stay on the feet.
Sennin jabs Jung right on the nose. Jung blinks but takes it well.
Sennin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sennin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jung takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sennin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sennin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jung.
Sennin lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kame Sennin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sennin, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kame Sennin!
Kame Sennin retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ukko Metso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cesar Chavez actively working from the bottom here.
Cesar Chavez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Cesar Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cesar Chavez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metso's back!
Cesar Chavez looking for the RNC.
Our spies down at at The Butcher's Block inform us that Cesar Chavez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Metso breaks Cesar Chavez 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Metso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metso wants to pass the guard but Cesar Chavez is keeping the position.
Metso won't allow Cesar Chavez to sweep him here.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cesar Chavez looking for subs off his back but Metso has passed one foot through into half guard.
Metso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez trying to control from the bottom.
Cesar Chavez has hold of Metso's hands but Metso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cesar Chavez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cesar Chavez is looking to control Metso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cesar Chavez avoid being mounted?
Metso wants to take a breather but Cesar Chavez is having none of it.
Metso is nestled in close to Cesar Chavez , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cesar Chavez actively working from the bottom here.
Cesar Chavez is looking for a sweep. Metso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
Cesar Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
Metso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Metso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cesar Chavez defends it well.
Cesar Chavez is pressing down on Metso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cesar Chavez has his foot on Metso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metso works his way back into a safe position though.
Metso with a nice head shot there.
Metso looking to pass the guard.
Metso scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cesar Chavez trying to control the position.
Metso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cesar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.
Cesar Chavez looking for subs off his back but Metso has passed one foot through into half guard.
Metso tries to pass to full mount but Cesar Chavez defends it.
Metso is looking for a kimura here.
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Metso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cesar Chavez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Metso frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Metso connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cesar Chavez is desperately trying to improve his position but Metso has a good base and remains in mount.
Metso lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cesar Chavez hang on?
Metso raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metso dominating with strikes here.
Metso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cesar Chavez tries to bum rush Metso with a series of wild strikes but Metso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cesar Chavez with a hook.
Cesar Chavez tries to bum rush Metso with a series of wild strikes but Metso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Metso feinted with a counter takedown.
Cesar Chavez misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cesar Chavez .
Metso feints and as Cesar Chavez raises his hands in defense, Metso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Metso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cesar Chavez can do to turn this around?
Metso is in close to Cesar Chavez 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cesar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Metso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.
Cesar Chavez is rocked!
Metso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Cesar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cesar Chavez has his foot on Metso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metso works his way back into a safe position though.
Metso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Metso pushes down on Cesar Chavez 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Metso prevents Cesar Chavez from improving his position.
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Metso slips a nice elbow through Cesar Chavez 's hands, connecting with Cesar Chavez 's forehead.
Ukko Metso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Metso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cesar Chavez is trying to control but Metso manages to pass to mount!
Metso is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cesar Chavez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Metso working the ground and pound effectively.
Cesar Chavez is still in real trouble! Can Metso finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metso looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Metso postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cesar Chavez badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Metso around the waist but Metso pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Metso is the winner by TKO! Metso jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso retains his middleweight title!
Ukko Metso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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