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USFC 147 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byron Tipton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ciz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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145 lbs
11 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Byron Tipton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, George Ciz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciz throws a leg kick which misses Tipton's front leg but catches the back leg as Tipton tries to avoid it.
Tipton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ciz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tipton won't be happy with that.
Tipton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ciz.
Ciz in side control lands a decent elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ciz wants to control but Tipton is keeping him busy.
Tipton regains half guard.
Tipton is defending against the submission attempts here by Ciz.
Tipton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tipton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ciz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ciz postures up in Tipton's guard and throws a big left but Tipton blocks it.
Tipton keeping moving, preventing Ciz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ciz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ciz stopping the sweep attempt from Tipton.
Tipton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tipton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ciz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciz tries to free his leg and advance position but Tipton is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ciz working his ground and pound in the gym.
Tipton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ciz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tipton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tipton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ciz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tipton jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tipton is trying to ground and pound but Ciz uses the momentary lack of control by Tipton to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ciz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tipton wants to control from the top but Ciz keeps moving.
Tipton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ciz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tipton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ciz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tipton has managed to get both his arms back between Ciz's legs - danger averted.
Ciz is trying to keep Tipton in close.
Ciz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tipton is one step ahead there.
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.
Tipton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tipton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton is really struggling to control Ciz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tipton is fighting to break Ciz's control of his arms but Ciz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ciz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Ciz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ciz misses with a low kick as Tipton jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tipton. Ciz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tipton walks into a stiff left hand from Ciz.
Tipton throws out a loose jab but Ciz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tipton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ciz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tipton defends it well.
Tipton throws a series of punches but Ciz avoids them all with ease.
Ciz tries to counter with a clinch but Tipton shakes him off and moves away.
Tipton throws a right hand that Ciz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciz also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton misses with a wild body shot.
Ciz looks for the body kick but Tipton saw that one coming.
Byron Tipton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ciz dives in for a single leg takedown but Tipton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tipton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ciz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tipton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tipton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ciz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tipton lands a jab.
Byron Tipton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Byron Tipton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Ciz.
Tipton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ciz defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tipton shoots for a double leg takedown but Ciz sprawls well. He's pushed Tipton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ciz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ciz fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Tipton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tipton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ciz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ciz unleashes a big counter combination but Tipton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ciz throws a head kick but Tipton moves out of range.
Tipton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ciz tries for a takedown but Tipton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ciz shoots in looking for a takedown but Tipton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ciz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tipton jabs at Ciz's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tipton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciz moves away.
Ciz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ciz throws a wild body kick that Tipton sees coming a mile off.
Tipton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ciz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tipton shoots in looking for a takedown but Ciz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tipton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Tipton.
Tipton throws a leg kick that misses.
Tipton dives in and grabs Ciz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ciz pushes down on Tipton's head and hops out.
Tipton is looking to wear down Ciz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciz looks to land a body kick but Tipton moved away.
Tipton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ciz avoids it really well and circles away.
Ciz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tipton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tipton lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton looking to sit in guard and control but Ciz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tipton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Tipton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ciz misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tipton. Ciz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ciz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ciz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ciz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ciz throws a jab when Tipton was well out of range.
Ciz swings widly with a right hand
and Tipton counters with a shoot takedown. Ciz fights it but they end up in guard.
Ciz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ciz trying to control but Tipton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tipton is looking for a triangle but Ciz pushes his legs off easily.
Ciz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ciz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tipton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ciz has managed to get both his arms back between Tipton's legs - danger averted.
Ciz wants to pass the guard but Tipton is keeping the position.
Tipton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ciz manages to get himself to full guard.
Tipton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ciz's head.
Ciz keeping moving, preventing Tipton from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tipton wants to pass the guard but Ciz is keeping the position.
Tipton trying to control but Ciz is working from the bottom.
Tipton is looking to pass into half guard but Ciz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ciz is in guard.
Ciz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tipton working for a triangle but Ciz defends it easily.
Ciz scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tipton keeping moving, preventing Ciz from controlling successfully.
Tipton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ciz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tipton wants to sweep here but Ciz controlling him for the moment.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciz working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ciz throws a strike but Tipton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ciz pulls Tipton in to control the position.
Tipton scoring with some ground and pound.
Tipton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ciz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tipton, into his guard.
Tipton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ciz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ciz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciz content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tipton has locked up a guillotine! Tipton's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ciz is holding on here and Tipton must be using up a lot of energy. Ciz has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tipton gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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28
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Glover!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover cracks Payton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Payton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Glover's guard.
Payton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Glover makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Glover.
Payton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Glover is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Payton, into his guard.
Payton keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Glover might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Payton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Payton is pulling down on Glover's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover throws a big elbow that misses.
Payton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Glover is aware though and is defending well.
Payton controls Glover momentarily but Glover frees himself.
Glover with a nice head shot there.
Payton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payton trying to control the position here.
Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover postures up and lands a big shot to Payton's brow.
Glover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Payton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glover defends well.
Glover won't allow Payton to sweep him here.
Glover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Payton working a defensive guard here.
Glover wants to control from the top but Payton keeps moving.
Glover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover working some strikes from top position.
Glover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glover sitting in guard here, content to control.
Payton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Glover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Glover is proving a slippery customer.
Payton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payton looking to control.
Payton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Payton is trying to control the position but Glover postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Payton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Glover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glover doesn't manage to clinch there - Payton circles away.
Payton is looking to counter punch.
A head kick by Glover misses
and Payton counters with a stiff right hand.
A left and a right from Glover both land. Nice combination.
Glover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glover.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Glover gets tackled into the cage by Payton. Payton maintains the clinch.
Payton wants to take the fight to the mat but Glover manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glover.
Payton lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Glover dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Glover shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glover lands a glancing blow to the side of Payton's head.
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Glover counters with a good low kick that Payton was not able to check.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Glover counters with a nice body shot.
Glover digs a good body shot into Payton's ribs.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Glover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good work by Payton as he checks the leg kick.
Glover wants to land a leg kick but Payton is out of range.
Glover throws a nice head kick!
Payton throws a low kick but Glover moves out of range easily.
Glover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payton tries to land a body kick
and Glover counters with a low kick, right behind Payton 's knee.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Glover ducks down to avoid it.
Glover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton connects with a body shot.
Payton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Glover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Don Glover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glover looks to land a body kick but Payton moved away.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payton tries to clinch up
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Payton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payton gets a clinch.
Glover lands with a right to the head.
Payton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Payton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Payton.
Glover working aggressively here.
Payton goes for a takedown attempt but Glover pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Payton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glover tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Evan Payton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Glover misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Payton.
Payton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payton blocks a body shot from Glover.
A body shot lands from Glover.
I was talking to Payton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Glover misses with an elbow over the top.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
Glover working Payton over with knees to the body.
Payton blocks a body shot from Glover.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Payton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glover smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
Glover takes a swing at Payton's ribcage but misses.
Glover staying out of range there.
Glover swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Glover throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Payton blocks the low kick.
Glover lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payton's sensitive parts.
Glover lands with an uppercut that bounces Payton off the cage and back into range.
Payton has Glover up against the cage in a clinch.
Payton is trying to drag Glover to the mat but Glover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Payton prevents a body shot from Glover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton wants a takedown but no success here.
Glover lands a hook that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Payton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Don Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glover throws a head kick that misses
and Payton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Glover throws a series of punches but Payton avoids them all with ease.
Payton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Payton sets himself, and Glover steps forward looking for the clinch! Payton avoids it this time.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glover with a hook.
Glover takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payton is looking to clinch but Glover is avoiding it.
Glover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Glover circles away from the clinch attempt
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glover is looking to chop away at Payton's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Glover's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Glover throws a hook to the side of Payton's head but Payton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payton looks to land a combination. Glover sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Payton slips a straight right by Glover.
A cross from Glover lands.
Glover moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glover clinches up with Payton and pushes him back against the cage.
Payton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Glover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Payton pulls his head out easily.
Glover works his way to full guard. Good work.
Evan Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Payton pushes down on Glover's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Payton is looking for a kimura but Glover is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Payton to get the leverage.
Glover tries to roll over but Payton keeps him under control.
Payton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover keeping hold of Payton's head, controlling as best he can.
Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glover is looking for a sweep. Payton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Payton wants to work for an arm triangle but Glover is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Glover wants to control but Payton is keeping busy.
Payton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Glover reverses the position - he's now on top in Payton's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Glover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Glover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Payton looking for a guillotine here but Glover defends easily.
Glover scoring with some ground and pound.
Payton is trying to hold Glover in close to prevent damage but Glover has managed to pass into half guard.
Glover is nestled in close to Payton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Glover's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Glover's back!
Glover defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Payton's arms.
Glover wants to escape the position.
Payton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Glover defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Payton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Glover has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Evan Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payton keeps control of the position as Glover tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton is looking to control Glover but Glover is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Glover is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Payton gets his way!
Glover is trying to break free.
Glover trying to control the action but Payton just sinks the hooks in.
Payton is trying to stick to Glover's back but Glover is turning into Payton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Payton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Glover.
Glover lands a couple of elbows.
Payton looking for a guillotine here but Glover defends easily.
Glover stays in close to Payton's body and controls the position.
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 Evan Payton.
I think Glover has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Glover!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonnen comes to the cage accompanied by Scream Aim Fire. Slevin has chosen timber as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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261 lbs
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30
265 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leo Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slevin avoids a kick to the body.
Slevin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slevin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A leg kick checked by Slevin.
Slevin avoids the body shot from Sonnen.
Slevin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sonnen with a body shot.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen throws a solid leg kick but Slevin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sonnen.
Slevin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Sonnen misses
and Slevin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen shoots in and bounces Slevin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sonnen is posturing up here but Slevin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sonnen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sonnen has to tap! Slick submission there by Slevin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Slevin!
The defeated Leo Sonnen had this to say: 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poto Tupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacker Pentacost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Youth Of The Nation. Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Poto Tupu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Poto Tupu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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223 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poto Tupu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Pentacost misses.
A big left from Pentacost misses.
Tupu misses with a kick to the body.
Tupu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentacost throws out the jab.
Tupu looks for a takedown but Pentacost sprawls well.
Tupu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentacost.
Tupu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentacost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentacost works the jab nicely.
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Pentacost lands with a nice body punch.
Pentacost avoids the head kick by Tupu.
Pentacost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tupu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pentacost is trying to defend but Tupu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pentacost is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tupu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tupu's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupu is in bad spot here.
Tupu is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost is riding his opponent, not letting Tupu buck him off.
Pentacost controlling well, preventing Tupu from escaping the position.
Pentacost is riding his opponent, not letting Tupu buck him off.
Pentacost keeps control of the position as Tupu tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentacost is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupu tries to escape the position.
Tupu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tupu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pentacost controlling from mount.
Pentacost trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tupu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost controlling the position easily from mount.
Tupu looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Tupu right now.
Tupu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pentacost's guard. Nice work there by Tupu.
Tupu looking to pass the guard.
Tupu stopping the sweep attempt from Pentacost.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost can't keep his opponent in guard - Tupu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tupu wants to pass to mount but Pentacost is defending the position.
Tupu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pentacost sees it coming and defends easily.
Tupu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tupu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stacker Pentacost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Poto Tupu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pentacost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tupu takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Tupu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pentacost darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pentacost throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Tupu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pentacost throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pentacost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupu.
Tupu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentacost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Stacker Pentacost has been cut.
Tupu scores with a hook.
Tupu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Tupu slips under a jab.
Tupu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pentacost connects with a right hand. Tupu shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Tupu.
Tupu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stacker Pentacost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tupu shoots in for a takedown but Pentacost shows good takedown defense.
Pentacost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pentacost lands with a cross.
Tupu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentacost.
Pentacost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pentacost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Tupu misses its intended target.
Tupu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tupu showed some decent athleticism there.
Tupu is keen to just control but Pentacost is a slippery customer.
Tupu trying to pass the guard but Pentacost defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupu seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Pentacost has recovered full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupu trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Tupu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupu trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pentacost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pentacost throws a looping overhand right but Tupu ducks down to avoid it.
Pentacost throws a body punch but Tupu moves out of range.
Pentacost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tupu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pentacost.
The crowd cheers as Tupu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pentacost doesn't seem phased though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pentacost. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tupu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pentacost to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Pentacost misses its intended target.
Tupu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tupu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pentacost lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pentacost throws a body punch but Tupu moves out of range.
Tupu is looking to clinch but Pentacost is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pentacost. Pentacost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tupu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentacost.
Tupu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pentacost as he jumps to the side.
Pentacost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tupu fails with the takedown
and Pentacost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poto Tupu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentacost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Tupu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentacost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupu misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacker Pentacost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tupu moves out of range as Pentacost throws a body kick.
Tupu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pentacost defending well as Tupu loads up on a big left hand.
Pentacost misses with a looping left.
Pentacost throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tupu counter with a right hand.
Pentacost tests Tupu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Tupu misses.
Despite the aggression on Pentacost's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pentacost throws a head kick that misses.
Tupu connects with a right hand. Pentacost shakes it off.
Pentacost is rocked!
Pentacost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pentacost misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Pentacost finds it's way through Tupu's defenses.
Pentacost lands with a good body shot.
Pentacost tries to clinch up.
Tupu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pentacost lands a big head kick that sends Tupu to the canvas! Pentacost follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stacker Pentacost!
Stacker Pentacost thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mat Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with I Got Five On It blaring out of the sound system. Peter Angelov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mat Diaz's chin.
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25
184 lbs
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26
178 lbs
10 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Angelov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Angelov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Angelov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Angelov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Angelov throws a counter combo.
Angelov's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Angelov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Angelov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a body punch but Angelov moves out of range.
And Angelov responds with a good body kick, but Diaz manages to step out the way in time.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angelov defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Angelov walks into a jab.
Angelov ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A countering left hand to the body from Angelov misses.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angelov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angelov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Angelov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angelov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Angelov moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Angelov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Angelov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Angelov moved out of range nicely.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz prevents Angelov from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Angelov wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Angelov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Angelov wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is dominant here and he's now got Angelov's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angelov trying to get back to his feet but Diaz is in full control for now.
Diaz has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Angelov.
It looks like Peter Angelov has been cut.
Diaz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Angelov's cut.
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.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angelov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Angelov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Angelov avoids the body shot from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Angelov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Angelov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Angelov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mat Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Angelov slips a jab from Diaz.
Angelov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Angelov counter with a right hand.
Angelov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Angelov avoids the body shot from Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Angelov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Angelov moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Angelov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Angelov counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Angelov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Angelov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Angelov's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Peter Angelov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz throws a right hand that Angelov ducks under and follows up with a left that Angelov also avoids with ease.
Angelov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angelov staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Angelov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angelov.
Angelov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz lands with a hook. Angelov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Angelov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Angelov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Angelov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Angelov defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Angelov's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Angelov keeps moving.
Angelov pushes Diaz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angelov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Angelov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz prevents Angelov from getting back to his feet.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angelov can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Angelov keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Angelov wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov has his feet on Diaz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Diaz cracks Angelov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Angelov counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Angelov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz cracks Angelov with a big elbow.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Angelov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Diaz scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Angelov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelov tries to escape but Diaz is in control.
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Angelov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Diaz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Angelov's legs.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Diaz lands a few punches from side control.
Peter Angelov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz just content to control the position.
Mat Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz is working to tighten his grip on Angelov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Angelov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Diaz is really squeezing tight and eventually Angelov passes out! Diaz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mat Diaz!
Our winner, Mat Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strategos Themistokles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bernside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Bernside has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
210 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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213 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Strategos Themistokles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Bernside!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernside swings widly with a right hand
and Themistokles counters with a three punch combo that has Bernside backing up. Bernside nods at Themistokles to acknowledge the strikes.
Themistokles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Themistokles throws a big counter combination but Bernside scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bernside misses with an uppercut
and Themistokles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bernside, right into the meat.
Bernside shoots in but Themistokles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bernside throws a looping overhand right but Themistokles ducks down to avoid it.
David Bernside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Themistokles tries to improve position but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernside tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Themistokles is looking to regain half guard here but Bernside keeps moving and retains side control.
Bernside wants to lay and pray for a moment but Themistokles keeps working.
Themistokles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bernside is looking to take a break and control but Themistokles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bernside in side control, throwing shots but Themistokles defends.
Themistokles takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bernside lands a few punches from side control.
Themistokles is looking to regain half guard here but Bernside keeps moving and retains side control.
Bernside is chipping away with strikes.
Bernside scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Themistokles to see if he's OK.
Bernside has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bernside controlling from side mount.
Bernside creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernside is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Themistokles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Themistokles is trying to improve his position.
Themistokles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Themistokles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Themistokles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernside manages to get himself to full guard.
Bernside has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Themistokles has passed into side control.
Themistokles scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles working the head and body with strikes.
Bernside manages to get back to half guard.
Themistokles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bernside is trying to get back to full guard.
Themistokles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bernside with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bernside is pressing down on Themistokles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bernside trying to control the position here.
Themistokles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Themistokles wants to control from the top but Bernside keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Bernside will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bernside closes this distance looking for a takedown but Themistokles circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Themistokles as Bernside shoots in.
Themistokles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bernside connects with a body shot that sends Themistokles's belly button to the back.
Bernside thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bernside goes for a double leg but Themistokles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Themistokles continues to drive forward.
Themistokles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bernside.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bernside.
Bernside lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Themistokles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Themistokles misses its target.
Strategos Themistokles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Themistokles wants to clinch up but Bernside keeps it at a distance.
Themistokles walks into a straight right hand from Bernside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernside misses with a right hand
and Themistokles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bernside closes the distance and clinches.
Bernside misses with a hook to the ribs.
Themistokles misses with the head strike.
Bernside works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bernside trying to stall but Themistokles improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Themistokles fails to land.
Bernside struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Themistokles lands with a left to the head.
Themistokles throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Themistokles.
A head punch on the inside from Themistokles fails to land.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
Themistokles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bernside throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Bernside is looking for a takedown.
Bernside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernside blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernside blocks an uppercut.
Bernside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernside lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bernside is working Themistokles over against the cage.
Good body shot from Bernside.
Bernside blocking some punches.
Bernside misses with a punch to the body.
Bernside lands a right hand that snaps the head of Themistokles backwards.
Themistokles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bernside misses with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles stops a takedown attempt from Bernside.
Bernside has Themistokles pressed against the cage.
Themistokles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with some punches.
Bernside lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bernside working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernside.
Themistokles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernsides head.
Bernside gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bernside showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bernside pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Themistokles is keeping the position for now.
Themistokles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernside manages to get himself to full guard.
Themistokles throws an elbow that misses. Bernside uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Themistokles's guard. Nice move by Bernside!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernside slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Themistokles.
Themistokles is refusing to be controlled, as Bernside sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles wants to improve his position but Bernside is controlling well.
Themistokles is working hard here to advance position.
Bernside lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Themistokles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bernside looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernside wants to improve his position but Themistokles is controlling well.
Bernside is staying active underneath Themistokles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bernside showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bernside throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Themistokles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Bernside misses.
Bernside moves into the clinch.
Bernside misses with some punches.
David Bernside seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bernside misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bernside scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bernside blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bernside.
Themistokles working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bernside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Themistokles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
Bernside struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Themistokles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bernside prevents a body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Themistokles working aggressively here.
Bernside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bernside has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Themistokles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Themistokles lands a hook that snaps the head of Bernside backwards.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by Bernside.
Bernside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bernside misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bernside lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bernside can't find room to land a body shot as Themistokles controls the action.
Themistokles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Bernside.
Themistokles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bernside is looking to control Themistokles's arms but Themistokles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bernside has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Themistokles.
Bernside prevents a body shot from Themistokles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernside blocking some punches.
Themistokles lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles gets through Bernside's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Themistokles lands with a light punch inside.
Themistokles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bernside's elbow.
Bernside gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Themistokles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bernside preventing the sweep.
Themistokles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bernside's guard.
David Bernside has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bernside is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Themistokles is aware though and is defending well.
Bernside tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bernside is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Themistokles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bernside avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernside working a defensive guard here.
Themistokles connects with a couple of short punches.
Themistokles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bernside looking for a sweep. Not yet Bernside, not yet.
Bernside preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bernside lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bernside trying to control the position from guard on top but Themistokles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bernside puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Themistokles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bernside.
Themistokles is staying active underneath Bernside, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bernside seems to be working for a kimura but Themistokles defends the submission attempt.
Themistokles trying to control from the bottom.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernside sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Themistokles defending well though.
Themistokles wants to get back to full guard.
Themistokles trying to get back to full guard but Bernside takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bernside lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Bernside.
I've got Bernside winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Bernside!
David Bernside spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Strategos Themistokles had this to say: 'Ill be back'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Elpidio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwin Elpidio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reggie Young's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edwin Elpidio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Young!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elpidio connects with a crisp jab.
Elpidio misses with a few strikes there.
Young throws a counter combo.
Elpidio keeps the fight on the outside.
Young misses with a double jab.
Elpidio tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elpidio scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Elpidio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CarnEVIL in the buildup to the fight.
Elpidio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.
Elpidio throws a good cross that connects.
Elpidio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elpidio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elpidio lands with a hook. Young tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young connects with the punch.
Elpidio swinging wildly here.
Elpidio misses with a looping left.
Elpidio stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Young has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elpidio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Young.
Elpidio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Elpidio.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Young tries to clinch there but Elpidio circles away.
Elpidio throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Elpidio misses the shot to the body.
Elpidio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elpidio throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elpidio misses with a hook
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elpidio is rocked!
It looks like Edwin Elpidio has been cut.
Young fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Elpidio square on the jaw! Damn, Elpidio is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reggie Young!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jake Blade has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabian Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollywood.
Hollywood punishes Blade's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blade.
Hollywood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blade is out of range.
As Hollywood tries to get set, Blade tries to push him back and clinch up but Hollywood manages to avoid the attempt.
Blade moves into the clinch.
Hollywood misses with the head strike.
Hollywood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hollywood or not.
Blade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hollywood trying to land knees to the body.
Hollywood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hollywood fails to land.
Blade lands a shot to the body.
Blade misses with the head strike.
Hollywood prevents a body shot from Blade.
Hollywood is looking for a takedown.
Blade working aggressively here.
Blade cracks Hollywood with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood wants a takedown but no success here.
Blade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Blade.
Hollywood looks winded!
Blade lands a nice shot to the body.
Blade cracks Hollywood with a nice body shot.
Blade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blade gets through Hollywood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hollywood backwards.
Blade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hollywood backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade lands a body shot.
Blade creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hollywood with a big uppercut! Hollywood tries to clinch up but Blade pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hollywood to the mat! Hollywood covers up and Blade unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Blade!
Jake Blade thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiho comes into the arena with Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy blaring out of the sound system. Reilly has chosen Dubliners - Fields of Athenry as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Laiho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho misses with a few strikes there.
Laiho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reilly throws a body punch but Laiho moves out of range.
Reilly throws a hook but Laiho avoids it easily.
Laiho walks into a jab.
Laiho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Laiho ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly lands with a nice body punch.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Laiho moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Laiho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laiho cracks Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reilly moves out of range as Laiho strikes.
Reilly takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laiho tries to bum rush Reilly with a series of wild strikes but Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laiho lands a nice shot that snaps Reilly's head back.
Laiho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laiho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laiho throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Laiho throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly throws out a counter right but Laiho avoids it with no problem.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reilly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Laiho lands a slapping body shot.
Laiho works Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Laiho misses with a double jab.
Reilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laiho throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Laiho throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laiho.
Laiho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reilly counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Alexi Laiho has been cut.
Jab from Laiho.
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!
Reilly cracks Laiho with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reilly has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Laiho to stand back up!
Laiho is rocked!
Reilly is stalking Laiho. Laiho circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Reilly, and it's lights out! Laiho really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Reilly!
Our winner, Iain Reilly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Pinaglabanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shovel Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight comes into a darkened arena with his song building. X Gon' Give It To Ya kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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144 lbs
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144 lbs
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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
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, John Pinaglabanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shovel Knight!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pinaglabanan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pinaglabanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinaglabanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pinaglabanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Pinaglabanan has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinaglabanan is just content to waste time from the top position. Knight takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinaglabanan is one step ahead there.
Pinaglabanan prevents Knight from getting back to his feet.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan blocks a low kick nicely.
Knight with a hook.
Pinaglabanan slips a jab from Knight.
Knight is looking to score with low kicks.
Pinaglabanan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
Knight throws a nice head kick!
It looks like John Pinaglabanan has been cut.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knight did well to prevent Pinaglabanan getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinaglabanan is working away from the top position though.
Pinaglabanan slows the pace down in half guard.
Knight has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan with the ground and pound but Knight uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Pinaglabanan pushes his legs off easily.
Knight wants to stand and escape but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Pinaglabanan is proving a slippery customer.
Knight has an active guard here but Pinaglabanan has managed to pass into half guard.
Knight wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knight is staying active underneath Pinaglabanan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Pinaglabanan sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Knight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shovel Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Pinaglabanan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pinaglabanan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinaglabanan off to one side.
We've been told by Pinaglabanan's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and clinches up with Knight, looking for a takedown. Pinaglabanan pushes Knight against the cage but Knight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Knight as he connects with a hook.
Pinaglabanan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight wants to improve his position but Pinaglabanan is controlling well.
Knight wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan lands strikes from half guard.
Pinaglabanan stops Knight from getting back to his feet.
Knight trying to control but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Knight keeping hold of Pinaglabanan's head, controlling as best he can.
John Pinaglabanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pinaglabanan lands a nice short elbow.
Pinaglabanan misses with a head shot. Knight uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pinaglabanan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Knight wants to stand up but Pinaglabanan is controlling him.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinaglabanan is one step ahead there.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinaglabanan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinaglabanan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pinaglabanan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight pulls Pinaglabanan in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinaglabanan landing with the ground and pound.
Knight is trying to keep Pinaglabanan in close.
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Pinaglabanan's head and hops out.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinaglabanan avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shovel Knight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Pinaglabanan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Pinaglabanan has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinaglabanan shoots and misses
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knight throws a shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knight manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pinaglabanan's best efforts.
Pinaglabanan with the ground and pound but Knight uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinaglabanan's guard.
Pinaglabanan wants to improve his position but instead Knight has moved into half guard.
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is thwarting Pinaglabanan's attempts to control the position.
Pinaglabanan wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pinaglabanan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knight is working away from the top position though.
Pinaglabanan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinaglabanan has his hands clasped together around Knight's back. He's all about the action.
Knight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pinaglabanan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
John Pinaglabanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight wants to stand up but Pinaglabanan is controlling the position.
Pinaglabanan is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pinaglabanan avoid being mounted?
Pinaglabanan is trying to get back to full guard.
Pinaglabanan keeping hold of Knight's head, controlling as best he can.
Pinaglabanan is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight.
Pinaglabanan tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knight prevents the takedown attempt.
Shovel Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinaglabanan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knight walks away with a smile on his face. Pinaglabanan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pinaglabanan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Pinaglabanan saw that one coming.
Shovel Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinaglabanan fails with the takedown.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands with a cross.
Pinaglabanan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Knight throws a head kick but Pinaglabanan moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight cracks Pinaglabanan with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight fakes the leg kick and cracks Pinaglabanan in the body.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinaglabanan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shovel Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shovel Knight!
After winning the bout, Shovel Knight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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