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DFC 30: Total Carnage PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Art Osaje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altintop Palonesess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Altintop Palonesess looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Art Osaje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Altintop Palonesess!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osaje tries to sprawl but Palonesess drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Osaje is looking to control Palonesess's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Osaje avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palonesess thows a huge punch but Osaje dodges it nicely.
Palonesess throwing shots but Osaje is blocking nicely.
Palonesess tries to pass the half guard into mount. Osaje knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Osaje looking for submissions off his back.
Osaje has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Palonesess is on him like a limpet, forcing Osaje back against the cage.
Palonesess comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Palonesess lands a takedown into guard.
Osaje kicks Palonesess off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osaje changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palonesess tries to avoid it but Osaje manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palonesess to the ground. Palonesess escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Osaje closes this distance looking for a takedown but Palonesess circles away.
Palonesess fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Osaje to the ground. Palonesess is now in Osaje's guard.
Osaje kicks Palonesess off and gets to his feet.
Palonesess looks winded!
A combination from Palonesess does no damage.
Osaje misses with a takedown attempt - Palonesess sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Osaje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Palonesess. No joy for Osaje on that attempt.
Altintop Palonesess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Osaje as he avoids it easily.
Osaje dives in for a single leg takedown but Palonesess sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palonesess displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osaje.
Palonesess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Osaje sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palonesess somewhat.
Palonesess keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osaje fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Osaje closes this distance looking for a takedown but Palonesess circles away.
Osaje fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palonesess avoids it really well and circles away.
Palonesess's coach down at Arvins Bootcamp was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Palonesess's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Palonesess closes the distance looking to clinch
and Osaje counters with a one-two to the body.
Osaje will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Osaje dives in and scores a takedown into Palonesess's guard.
Osaje trying to control but Palonesess is working from the bottom.
Osaje throwing strikes but missing.
Palonesess wants to stand up but Osaje is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osaje slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Palonesess is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Osaje forces his way into half guard.
Osaje not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Osaje scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Osaje 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.
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.
Osaje controlling the pace.
Osaje has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Osaje tries to pass to full mount but Palonesess defends it.
Palonesess keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Osaje not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Palonesess looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Palonesess is defending against the submission attempts here by Osaje.
Osaje is working for a kimura but Palonesess is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Osaje dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palonesess tries to sprawl but Osaje drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Osaje wants to control but Palonesess is keeping him busy.
Osaje is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palonesess makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Osaje drives through with a takedown into Palonesess's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Palonesess keeping moving, preventing Osaje from controlling successfully.
Osaje seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Palonesess is breathing heavily.
Osaje throws a strike but Palonesess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osaje 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.
Osaje looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Osaje not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Osaje is pulling down on Palonesess's head to control his posture.
Palonesess wanted to stand there but Osaje had control of the position.
Palonesess throwing strikes from guard but Osaje blocks nicely.
Osaje looking for a sweep. Not yet Osaje, not yet.
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.
Osaje is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Osaje trying to control the position.
Palonesess is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palonesess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Osaje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palonesess is aware though and is defending well.
Art Osaje overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Osaje utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palonesess scoring with punches to the head and body.
Palonesess slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osaje working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palonesess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palonesess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Osaje has momentary wrist control but Palonesess slips an elbow through the middle.
Palonesess lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Osaje looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Osaje keeps moving.
Osaje avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Osaje holds on and takes a little breather.
Osaje looking to control but Palonesess passes into half guard.
Osaje is not content to let Palonesess control the position.
Palonesess missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Osaje trying to hold on to Palonesess's head to control him but Palonesess postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osaje is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palonesess gets caught flat footed, as Osaje shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Palonesess has his feet on Osaje's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altintop Palonesess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Osaje drives through with a takedown into guard.
Osaje throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palonesess keeping moving, preventing Osaje from controlling successfully.
Osaje trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Osaje controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osaje throws a strike but Palonesess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osaje controls Palonesess momentarily but Palonesess frees himself.
Palonesess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osaje wants to sweep but no luck.
Palonesess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palonesess working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osaje had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palonesess defends it easily.
Osaje wants to get back to his feet but Palonesess is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osaje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palonesess is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Palonesess wanted to stand there but Osaje had control of the position.
Osaje avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Osaje working for a triangle but Palonesess defends it easily.
Palonesess is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palonesess throws a right and a left that Osaje avoids nicely.
Osaje fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Osaje fails with a takedown attempt.
Palonesess throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Osaje sprawls well initially but Palonesess persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Palonesess thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osaje's head.
Osaje has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palonesess is working away from the top position though.
Osaje avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palonesess.
Osaje is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palonesess thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osaje's head.
Palonesess not doing much here.
Palonesess misses with a head shot. Osaje uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess throws an elbow that misses. Osaje uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Palonesess's guard. Nice move by Osaje!
Osaje works over Palonesess with some ground and pound from guard.
Osaje looking to sit in guard and control but Palonesess gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osaje is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Altintop Palonesess.
I think Palonesess 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altintop Palonesess!
Altintop Palonesess decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Falling to Pieces. Eric Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Franks's chin.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Franks!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Franks lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Franks throws a head kick that misses.
Franks shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franks at a distance.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Franks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Franks continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franks shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Franks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson leaves Franks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Franks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Franks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Franks tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franks has a takedown stuffed.
Franks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franks leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to break free but Franks pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Franks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Franks moves out of range easily.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Franks is avoiding it.
Franks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Franks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Franks just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnderson.
Franks throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson drops Franks with a naaaaasty hook - Franks is in real trouble here! Anderson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Anderson!
Eric Anderson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Wan Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markku Blumenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wan Soo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rise of the Northstar - Welcame. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Markku Blumenthal was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Wan Soo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Markku Blumenthal!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blumenthal tries to clinch but Wan Soo is having none of it.
Blumenthal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wan Soo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wan Soo darts in and clinches Blumenthal up against the cage.
Wan Soo tries to throw a body punch but Blumenthal avoids it by throwing Wan Soo back against the cage.
Wan Soo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wan Soo leaning against his opponent.
Blumenthal looking to throw knees to the head but Wan Soo is blocking nicely.
Wan Soo pushes Blumenthal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blumenthal lands a knee to the body.
Wan Soo lands a hook that snaps the head of Blumenthal backwards.
Wan Soo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wan Soo scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blumenthal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan Soo can't find room to land a body shot as Blumenthal controls the action.
Blumenthal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wan Soo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Blumenthal.
Wan Soo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wan Soo can't find room to land a body shot as Blumenthal controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Wan Soo.
Blumenthal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wan Soo blocks it with crossed arms.
Blumenthal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blumenthal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wan Soo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blumenthal avoids it.
Blumenthal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blumenthal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wan Soo blocks it with crossed arms.
Blumenthal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blumenthal stalling in the clinch but Wan Soo improves position.
Wan Soo lands a body shot.
Blumenthal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blumenthal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wan Soo.
Wan Soo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blumenthal tries to land a knee to the head but Wan Soo blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wan Soo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blumenthal.
Wan Soo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blumenthals head.
Wan Soo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blumenthal stalls.
Wan Soo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blumenthal trying to land knees to the body.
Wan Soo controlling the action here for a moment.
Blumenthal tries to land a knee to the head but Wan Soo blocks with his arms.
Wan Soo works on Blumenthal's body with a couple of short punches.
Wan Soo avoids a wild elbow strike from Blumenthal.
Blumenthal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wan Soo.
Wan Soo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blumenthal lands a good knee to the midsection. Wan Soo won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Wan Soo fails to land.
Blumenthal avoids a wild elbow strike from Wan Soo.
Blumenthal looking to throw knees to the head but Wan Soo is blocking nicely.
Wan Soo gets through Blumenthal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blumenthal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blumenthal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blumenthal slows down the pace here.
Blumenthal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wan Soo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blumenthal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wan Soo is keeping busy.
Blumenthal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wan Soo lands with a right to the head.
Blumenthal tries to land knees in the clinch but Wan Soo avoids the damage to the body.
Wan Soo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wan Soo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wan Soo misses with a body punch.
Blumenthal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wan Soo wants a takedown but no success here.
Wan Soo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blumenthal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blumenthal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wan Soo blocks it with crossed arms.
Blumenthal prevents the takedown attempt.
Blumenthal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wan Soo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wan Soo lands with a right to the head.
Wan Soo lands a shoulder strike.
Blumenthal missing with knees to the body.
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!
Good body shot from Wan Soo.
Wan Soo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blumenthal backwards.
A short body shot lands from Wan Soo as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wan Soo.
Wan Soo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wan Soo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blumenthal's elbow.
Blumenthal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wan Soo is defending well for now.
Blumenthal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jon Wan Soo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wan Soo connects with a crisp jab.
Wan Soo instigates a clinch.
Wan Soo pushes Blumenthal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blumenthal prevents a body shot from Wan Soo.
Blumenthal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wan Soo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wan Soo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wan Soo.
Wan Soo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blumenthal throws an elbow that misses.
Blumenthal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blumenthal blocks a body shot from Wan Soo.
Wan Soo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan Soo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whack! Wan Soo lands a heavy head kick that drops Blumenthal. The ref tackles Wan Soo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Blumenthal was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jon Wan Soo!
An out of breath Jon Wan Soo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by The Boys Are Back by Dropkick Murphys. Infamous has chosen Kevin Gates- Hard For as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Infamous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Infamous.
Infamous now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Infamous fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Infamous lands a body shot.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Chris Thompson has been cut.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Infamous takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Infamous ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Infamous lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Infamous.
Infamous lands with a shot to the body.
Infamous steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Infamous was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Infamous 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.
Infamous throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been hearing reports that Thompson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Infamous is out of range.
Infamous swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous lands a slapping body shot.
Infamous is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Infamous darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Infamous ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Thompson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Infamous!
Chris Infamous decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Trump (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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28
147 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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26
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiny Trump!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myres cracks Trump with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Tiny Trump has been cut.
Trump has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Myres fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trump clinches.
Trump has Myres pressed against the cage, preventing Myres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myres.
Myres blocks the elbow strike.
Myres avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Myres avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Trump cracks Myres with a nice body shot.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Trump creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Myres's defenses.
Trump lands a body punch.
Myres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Trump lands an elbow inside that Myres shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myres's efforts to push away.
Myres tries to break the clinch but Trump is controlling the position.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Myres is trying to break the clinch but Trump is controlling him.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myres blocks the elbow strike.
Myres avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Myres blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as Myres controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Trump.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump lands an elbow just above Myres 's eye.
It looks like Rob Myres has been cut.
Myres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trump clinches with his opponent.
Myres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
Myres avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Trump creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Myres's defenses.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myres.
Trump prevents Myres from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Trump.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Trump.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres working hard to break the clinch.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Myres tries to break the clinch but Trump is controlling the position.
Trump is working Myres over against the cage.
Myres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trump cracks Myres with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Trump.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myres.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Myres avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Trump lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Myres or not.
Trump lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Myres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myres tries to break free but Trump pushes him back against the cage.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
Myres tries to break the clinch but Trump is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Trump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Myres fails to pull guard.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myres avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Trump lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Trump digs a right hand underneath Myres's ribcage. Myres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Myres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Myres blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myres's brow.
Myres avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Trump creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Myres's defenses.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Myres leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myres avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Myres tries to break the clinch but Trump is controlling the position.
Trump lands an elbow that stopped Myres in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump lands an elbow inside.
Rob Myres's cut is getting worse.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Trump is leaning against Myres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Trump.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myres blocks the elbow strike.
Myres can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myres's brow.
Trump gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Trump.
Trump digs a right hand into Myres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myres's gas tank.
Myres blocks the elbow strike.
Trump throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Myres blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny Trump dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Trump moves forwards but Myres connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trump tries to clinch up
and Myres counters with a straight right hand.
Trump gets a clinch.
Trump stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Myres dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Trump in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Trump lands an elbow that stopped Myres in his tracks for a moment.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Trump.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Myres tries to break the clinch but Trump is controlling the position.
Myres has had enough of the clinch but Trump keeps him there for the moment.
Trump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Myres wants to get back to striking at distance but Trump won't allow it.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Myres leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tiny Trump seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myres takes an elbow to the temple.
Myres takes an elbow to the temple.
Rob Myres's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Myres can't break the clinch.
Myres blocks an elbow strike.
Trump lands a shot to the body.
Myres blocks the elbow strike.
Myres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Myres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Trump keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myres's efforts to push away.
Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Myres struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Trump lands a body shot in the clinch.
Myres avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Trump lands a damaging elbow.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Trump lands an elbow just above Myres 's eye.
Trump works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Myres is trying to break the clinch but Trump is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myres has had enough of the clinch but Trump keeps him there for the moment.
Trump lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Rob Myres's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Trump stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trump lands a damaging elbow.
Trump comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Trump lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rob Myres's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tiny Trump!
The defeated Rob Myres had this to say: 'Sorry for crappy performance tonight guys, I'll be back better than ever next time out '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Mineev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonjay Narumbatangalang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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21
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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20
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Mineev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonjay Narumbatangalang!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mineev lands with a cross.
It looks like Sonjay Narumbatangalang has been cut.
Mineev lands a glancing blow to the side of Narumbatangalang's head.
Mineev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Narumbatangalang counters with a nice kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narumbatangalang. Mineev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narumbatangalang digs a good hook to Mineev's body.
We've been informed that Narumbatangalang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mineev pounces like a tiger and cracks Narumbatangalang with a vicious hook! Narumbatangalang is down but not out! Mineev follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vladimir Mineev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitrious Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan Shore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimitrious Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Shore lands a nice looking body shot.
Shore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shore takes the fight into the clinch.
Shore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shore to keep the fight standing.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jordan Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrious Cruz.
Shore stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shore walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Shore.
Shore instigates a clinch.
Shore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shore leaning against his opponent.
Shore crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Shore lands a damaging elbow.
Cruz successfully pulls guard.
Shore postures up.
Shore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shore trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shore throws a big elbow that misses.
Shore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shore tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shore is in trouble now - Cruz has advanced to mount!
Cruz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shore has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shore trying to control the action but Cruz just sinks the hooks in.
Cruz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shore knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shore for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shore trying to get back to his feet but Cruz is in full control for now.
You can see the frustration on Shore's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shore staying busy and making it hard for Cruz to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shore is trying to get back to his feet but Cruz has full control of the position and if anything, Shore has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cruz is hanging on to Shore's back as he tries to escape.
Shore 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 Cruz gets his way!
Shore defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cruz's arms.
Well, with Cruz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Shore is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Shore fending off the submission attempt from Cruz.
Shore defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Shore will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Shore. Beautiful body shot.
Shore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Shore.
We've been told by Shore's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Shore. That snapped Cruz's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shore, as that shot connected.
Jordan Shore is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shore digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Shore lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Shore doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shore pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cruz back to the cage. Shore follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jordan Shore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shore tries to clinch up.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Shore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Shore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Shore.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shore walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jordan Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrious Cruz.
Shore thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Shore.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shore lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore lands with a good body shot.
Shore sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shore tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shore connects with a nice looking jab.
Dimitrious Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shore digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Shore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore won't allow it.
Cruz jumps guard but Shore stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Shore taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cruz jumps guard but Shore stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Shore.
Shore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruz.
Cruz jumps guard but Shore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Shore dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shore clinches with his opponent.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Shore.
Jordan Shore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shore connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Shore.
Shore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shore landing knees to the head.
Shore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
Shore landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Shore has him pressed against the cage.
Jordan Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrious Cruz.
Cruz jumps guard but Shore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shore with a knee to the head.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cruz jumps guard but Shore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shore lands an elbow that stopped Cruz in his tracks for a moment.
Shore lands a damaging elbow.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shore lands a shot to the body.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shore scores with a knee to the head.
Cruz is rocked!
Shore lands an elbow just above Cruz 's eye.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Shore finish him?
Shore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Shore.
Shore lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Shore taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cruz up against the cage.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Shore has him pressed against the cage.
Shore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shore lands an elbow that stopped Cruz in his tracks for a moment.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore won't allow it.
Shore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Shore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice left hand lands by Shore.
Cruz letting Shore take a breather here.
Shore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruz.
Shore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Shore digs a right hand into Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shore.
Shore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Dimitrious Cruz has been cut.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shore connects with a knee to the head.
Shore jerks Cruz's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Cruz drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Shore goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Shore because Cruz was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jordan Shore!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonnhy Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nordlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nordlund comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hate to say I told you so from the Hives kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonnhy Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nordlund!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Four. That snapped Nordlund's head back.
Jonnhy Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Four is looking to clinch but Nordlund is avoiding it.
Nordlund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Four has taken the fight to the clinch.
Four has a couple of punches blocked by Nordlund.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nordlund 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.
Four lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Four misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordlund blocks an uppercut.
Nordlund is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Four pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Four tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Four.
Nordlund looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Four misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Four fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordlund tries to pull guard but Four won't allow it.
Four lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Four.
Four lands a right hand.
Four working aggressively here.
Four misses with a hook from the clinch.
Four lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Four tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordlund tries for a takedown but Four manages to get underhooks.
Jonnhy Four has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Nordlund.
Four misses with a hook to the ribs.
Four throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordlund.
Four lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four lands a right hand.
Four working aggressively here.
Nordlund fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nordlund is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Four to keep the fight standing.
Four lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordlund blocking some punches.
Four lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nordlund is rocked!
Four throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Four gets through Nordlund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordlund is still on wobbly legs! Can Four finish him?
Four lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordlund blocks an uppercut.
Nordlund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Four closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nordlund! Four dives in looking to finish! Nordlund is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonnhy Four!
The defeated David Nordlund had this to say: 'Not good that I lost my first fight for the new org. But I will bounce back, believe me! Don't write me off..'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanagan has chosen The Wizard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kasper Saunders !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Walter Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Flanagan tries to counter with a clinch but Saunders shakes him off and moves away.
Saunders tries to clinch but Flanagan moves out of range.
It seemed like Flanagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
Flanagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saunders sets himself, and Flanagan steps forward looking for the clinch! Saunders avoids it this time.
Saunders throws a solid leg kick but Flanagan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saunders .
Flanagan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saunders takes a swing at Flanagan's ribcage but misses.
Flanagan wants to counter with a clinch but Saunders pushes him away.
Saunders tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Flanagan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saunders 's guard.
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flanagan is aware though and is defending well.
Flanagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saunders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flanagan has managed to get both his arms back between Saunders 's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saunders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saunders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saunders is trying to control the position but Flanagan postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Flanagan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saunders is controlling Flanagan's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saunders misses with an uppercut. Flanagan saw that one coming.
No joy there for Saunders , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flanagan wants to counter the offense by Saunders and move into the clinch position.
Saunders cracks Flanagan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saunders misses the jab.
Flanagan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Saunders misses.
Flanagan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Flanagan defending well as Saunders loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Saunders .
Flanagan dodges the punch combination from Saunders .
Saunders digs a good hook to Flanagan's body.
Saunders throws a body punch but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders misses with a wild combination.
Saunders connects with a body shot that sends Flanagan's belly button to the back.
Saunders moves into the clinch successfully.
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Flanagan tries to counter with a clinch but Saunders shakes him off and moves away.
Saunders bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saunders clinches.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Flanagan.
Saunders lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Saunders dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Flanagan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saunders .
Saunders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to move into range but Saunders moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kasper Saunders is winning the standup battle so far.
Flanagan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saunders lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saunders misses with the body kick
so Flanagan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Flanagan content to stall in guard here.
Saunders has his foot on Flanagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flanagan works his way back into a safe position though.
Flanagan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flanagan is aware though and is defending well.
Flanagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saunders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saunders working a defensive guard here.
Flanagan looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saunders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flanagan defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flanagan trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Flanagan looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flanagan can do to turn this around?
Saunders lands a two punch combo.
Flanagan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saunders throws a big shot that misses.
Saunders scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kasper Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders stalks Flanagan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flanagan's face. Flanagan staggers backwards, shaken.
Flanagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Flanagan pushes him off.
Flanagan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saunders with a body shot.
Saunders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saunders throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saunders scores with a nice head shot.
Flanagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Flanagan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saunders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasper Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flanagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saunders .
Saunders throws a leg kick but Flanagan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flanagan tries to counter with a clinch but Saunders shakes him off and moves away.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saunders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Flanagan misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saunders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saunders connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Saunders misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Saunders there.
Saunders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to counter with a clinch but Saunders shakes him off and moves away.
Flanagan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Saunders .
Flanagan tries to counter with a clinch but Saunders shakes him off and moves away.
Flanagan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Flanagan.
Flanagan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Saunders dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saunders forces Flanagan back against the cage and clinches.
Flanagan blocks an uppercut.
Flanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders lands a right hand.
Saunders prevents the takedown attempt.
Flanagan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saunders is keeping busy.
Flanagan misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Saunders is leaning against Flanagan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flanagan backwards.
Saunders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Flanagan.
Saunders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Saunders 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Flanagan misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch but Flanagan keeps him there for the moment.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Flanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flanagan is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flanagan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Saunders .
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flanagan blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Saunders misses.
Flanagan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saunders throws a shot from downtown. Flanagan moves away and avoids it.
Saunders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saunders throws a lazy right hand but Flanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Flanagan avoids them all with ease.
Saunders throws a right and a left that Flanagan avoids nicely.
Flanagan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is looking to clinch.
Saunders sets himself, and Flanagan steps forward looking for the clinch! Saunders avoids it this time.
Saunders uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
And Flanagan tries to counter it with a takedown but Saunders pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saunders has managed to clinch.
Kasper Saunders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice left hand lands by Saunders .
A right handed body shot lands from Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to work over Saunders 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flanagan is trying to stall.
Flanagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walter Flanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasper Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Flanagan.
Flanagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flanagan misses with a punch on the inside.
Flanagan blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasper Saunders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saunders , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasper Saunders !
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