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Gladiators 26 Money vs Gain PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wade Watts!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watts.
Sharp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watts doesn't seem bothered though.
Sharp misses with a two punch combination.
Sharp connects with a jab.
Sharp misses with a double jab.
Watts misses with a wild body shot.
Watts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watts was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sharp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sharp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp gets tackled into the cage by Watts. Watts maintains the clinch.
Watts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watts lands with a right to the head.
Sharp wants to break free but Watts has control.
Watts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp tries to circle away but Watts has him pinned against the cage.
Sharp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Watts.
Sharp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watts's elbow.
A short uppercut from Watts.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watts.
Watts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharp.
Watts lands with a left to the head.
Watts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Watts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharp looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watts lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watts lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts scores with a shoulder strike.
Watts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Watts as the two fighters clinch.
Watts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharp avoiding damage.
Watts lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Sharp is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Watts.
Oh Sharp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watts presses Sharp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharp is breathing heavily.
Watts keeps control of Sharp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watts lands a shoulder strike.
Sharp tries to break the clinch but Watts is controlling the position.
Watts throws a big uppercut that drops Sharp! More strikes from Watts and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sharp lies dazed against the cage as Watts celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Watts!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Krakow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Krakow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Long!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long moves in looking to clinch but Krakow pushes him off.
Krakow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Long misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krakow scores with a nice right hand.
Krakow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Krakow closes the distance and clinches.
Krakow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Krakow. Those never looked like landing.
Krakow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Long has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long misses with a knee to the head.
Krakow tries for a takedown but Long manages to get underhooks.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Long drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krakow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Long prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Krakow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long decides to pull guard.
Krakow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krakow looking to pass the guard.
Krakow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krakow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krakow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krakow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krakow closes the distance and clinches.
Krakow prevents the takedown attempt.
Long tries for a takedown. No joy.
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krakow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krakow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Long to his feet.
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Krakow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Long.
Long is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krakow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Long napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Long throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Krakow throws a head kick that misses.
Long misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been informed that Long has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Krakow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Long.
Krakow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krakow showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krakow prevents Long from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krakow passes to side control.
Krakow wants to control but Long is keeping him busy.
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 Thomas Krakow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krakow thumps Long with a low kick.
Krakow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Long defends well and Krakow ends up having to push Long into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krakow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krakow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
Krakow dives in and grabs Long's left leg, looking for a takedown. Long pushes down on Krakow's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Krakow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long pushes Krakow up against the cage in a clinch.
Krakow wants the takedown. Long is fighting it off but Krakow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Long's guard against the cage.
Long looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krakow passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long regains half guard there - taking advantage of Krakow's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Long tries to roll over but Krakow keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long wants to get back to his feet.
Long looking for submissions off his back.
Krakow trying to pass the guard but Long defending well.
Krakow stands up out of the half guard.
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.
Long gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krakow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Long is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Krakow dives into side control.
Thomas Krakow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krakow working the head and body with strikes.
Long is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Long is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
Krakow moves into full mount!
Krakow cracks Long with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Long wants to control but Krakow is having none of it.
Krakow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krakow with a couple of short strikes.
Krakow avoids the attempt from Long to control.
Krakow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krakow is stalling here but it's allowed Long to get half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Krakow dominated that second round.
That's time! Krakow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Long throws a big shot that misses.
Long throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krakow's waist but Krakow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Long off to one side.
Krakow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krakow misses with a head kick.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Krakow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krakow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Krakow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Long's guard.
Long 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.
Long has momentary wrist control but Krakow slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Long trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakow stands up and waves to Long to follow him.
Krakow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Long moves out of range as Krakow throws a body kick.
Krakow looks for the body kick but Long saw that one coming.
Long with the counter takedown but Krakow avoids it easily.
Long dives in for a single leg takedown but Krakow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas Krakow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Krakow fails to land with a series of punches.
Long displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krakow.
Long clinches with his opponent.
Long is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Krakow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long trying to stall but Krakow improves his position.
Long looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Long tries to break the clinch but Krakow is controlling the position.
Krakow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Long uses from the top position.
Krakow trying to keep a closed guard but Long is proving a slippery customer.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krakow controls Long momentarily but Long frees himself.
Long wants to stand and escape but instead Krakow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Long really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krakow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long looking for a sweep. Not yet Long, not yet.
Krakow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Long can't keep his opponent in guard - Krakow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krakow stands up from half guard.
Krakow feints and as Long raises his hands in defense, Krakow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Long wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Krakow manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakow is thwarting Long's attempts to control the position.
Krakow lands with a punch from half guard.
Krakow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krakow wants to control but Long is keeping him busy.
Long is looking to control Krakow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Long avoid being mounted?
Brandon Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Krakow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Long punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Krakow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krakow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Krakow!
After the big win, Thomas Krakow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Amped Performance and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shamus McGillicuddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicuddy comes into the arena with DJ Shadow featuring Run The Jewels - Nobody Speak blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brown's choice of entrance music: Dmx The Rain. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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152 lbs
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138 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamus McGillicuddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Brown!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGillicuddy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGillicuddy throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
McGillicuddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGillicuddy.
McGillicuddy scores with a jab.
McGillicuddy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGillicuddy counters by moving into the clinch.
McGillicuddy breaks the clinch.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGillicuddy.
Brown gets tackled into the cage by McGillicuddy. McGillicuddy maintains the clinch.
McGillicuddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown jumps guard but McGillicuddy stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shamus McGillicuddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from McGillicuddy.
McGillicuddy manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by McGillicuddy.
McGillicuddy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGillicuddy cracks Brown with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Brown tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McGillicuddy pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Brown is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamus McGillicuddy!
An out of breath Shamus McGillicuddy 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luis Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Thornton!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton throws a combination that misses
and Gonzales counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gonzales misses with a double jab.
Thornton looks to land a combination but Gonzales avoids it well.
Thornton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gonzales finds it's way round the side to connect with Thornton's head.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thornton walks into a left hand.
It looks like Ian Thornton has been cut.
Gonzales darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thornton throws out a powerful jab.
Thornton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gonzales counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Thornton down! Gonzales is looking to finish but Thornton is intelligently defending himself.
Thornton is rocked!
Thornton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thornton dives on top into guard.
Gonzales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thornton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thornton uses it to pass to side control.
Thornton working the ground and pound.
Thornton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thornton is working Gonzales over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thornton working away.
Gonzales tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thornton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thornton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gonzales is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gonzales tries to bench press Thornton off him but Thornton keeps the position.
Thornton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Thornton crashes against the mat.
Gonzales struggling a bit here.
Thornton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gonzales is avoiding damage well.
Gonzales struggling a bit here.
Gonzales dodges the ground and pound from Thornton.
Gonzales is trying to control Thornton's posture but Thornton avoids it.
Thornton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thornton throws a series of punches but Gonzales moves out of range.
Thornton throws a right and a left that Gonzales avoids nicely.
Thornton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales slips a jab and a cross from Thornton.
Gonzales comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzales keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ian Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales lands a slapping body shot.
Gonzales scores with a nice strike.
Thornton walks straight into a right hand from Gonzales - that's dropped him! Gonzales jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Thornton from any more punishment! Thornton complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luis Gonzales!
Luis Gonzales 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.
In defeat, Ian Thornton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time, Victory will taste sweet'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaquias Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilhelm Strauss had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Malaquias Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss darts in and clinches Teixeira up against the cage.
Strauss is leaning against Teixeira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss digs a right hand into Teixeira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teixeira's gas tank.
A short right from Strauss.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teixeira.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Teixeira.
Strauss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss thuds a left hand into Teixeira's body.
The crowd cheers as Strauss lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teixeira doesn't seem phased though.
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Strauss closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Strauss.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira misses with a body punch.
Teixeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teixeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Strauss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strauss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strauss dodges an elbow strike from Teixeira.
Strauss effectively controlling the action here.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira wants to break free but Strauss has control.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Teixeira as Strauss tries to tie him up.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teixeira tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Teixeira fails to land.
Teixeira tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teixeira.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Strauss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teixeira moves out of range of the body kick from Strauss.
Teixeira throws a shot to the body.
Strauss tries to land a front kick but Teixeira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oooooh!!! Strauss has knocked Teixeira down with a huge combo! Strauss steps away and waves a wobbly Teixeira back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Teixeira is rocked!
Strauss batters Teixeira with a massive right followed by a huge left! Teixeira is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Strauss lands a final crushing right hand to drop Teixeira to the mat with a gruesome thud! Strauss is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
After winning the bout, Wilhelm Strauss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Kolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irek Ismagilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolov comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Dan Kolov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Irek Ismagilov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Kolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Irek Ismagilov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ismagilov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kolov shoots in for a double leg but Ismagilov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ismagilov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ismagilov tries to sprawl out of it but Kolov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ismagilov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Ismagilov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolov looks for a takedown but Ismagilov sprawls well.
Ismagilov has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ismagilov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolov has his takedown stuffed
and Ismagilov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kolov thinking.
A combination from Ismagilov does no damage.
Ismagilov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolov closes the distance and clinches up with Ismagilov, looking for a takedown. Kolov pushes Ismagilov against the cage but Ismagilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ismagilov lands with a good body shot.
Ismagilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ismagilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kolov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kolov misses with a takedown
and Ismagilov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kolov is breathing heavily.
Kolov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ismagilov to the mat! Ismagilov manages to get full guard.
Ismagilov wants to stand up but Kolov is controlling him.
Ismagilov pulls Kolov in to control the position.
Kolov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ismagilov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ismagilov can't keep his opponent in guard - Kolov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kolov wants to free his trapped foot but Ismagilov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ismagilov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismagilov trying to control from the bottom.
Kolov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kolov is pressing down on Ismagilov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ismagilov is holding on for now.
Ismagilov wants to control but Kolov is keeping busy.
Kolov prevents Ismagilov from improving his position.
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!
Kolov is looking to take a break and control but Ismagilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ismagilov trying to control but Kolov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ismagilov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kolov uses his free foot to push down on Ismagilov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ismagilov.
Kolov takes Ismagilov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ismagilov is in trouble.
Kolov gets his hands free as Ismagilov looks to control.
Kolov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ismagilov is trying to break free.
Kolov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ismagilov is doing well to defend. Kolov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ismagilov is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Kolov!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Kolov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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#R1#
O'Neil throws a hook but Dimelo blocks it.
Dimelo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O'Neil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dimelo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dimelo 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.
Dimelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O'Neil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimelo.
Dimelo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O'Neil.
Nice body punch from O'Neil.
O'Neil connects with a body shot.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimelo connects with a body shot that sends O'Neil's belly button to the back.
Dimelo swings for the body but O'Neil moves out of range.
O'Neil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dimelo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
O'Neil kicks off Dimelo and gets to his feet. #T1#
O'Neil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimelo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O'Neil defends well and Dimelo ends up having to push O'Neil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
O'Neil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from O'Neil.
O'Neil's corner calls for a 1-2. O'Neil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O'Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimelo is just out of range.
Dimelo looks to land a right hand but O'Neil moved out of range.
O'Neil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dimelo.
O'Neil digs a good body shot into Dimelo's ribs.
O'Neil lands an overhand right.
O'Neil throws a shot from downtown. Dimelo moves away and avoids it.
O'Neil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Dimelo.#TD2#
Dimelo drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
O'Neil looking to control.
Dimelo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dimelo wants to pass the guard but O'Neil is keeping the position.#T3#
Dimelo 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.
Dimelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dimelo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O'Neil is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dimelo advances to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dimelo tries to pass the half guard into mount. O'Neil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dimelo slows the pace down in half guard.
O'Neil wants to improve his position but Dimelo is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dimelo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dimelo lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan O'Neil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dimelo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dimelo misses with a straight right.
O'Neil checks a leg kick.
O'Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dimelo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O'Neil is looking to counter the offense by Dimelo and move into the clinch.
Dimelo needs to keep his hands up - O'Neil had a free shot at his head there.
Dimelo looks to throw the jab but O'Neil is out of range.
Dimelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dimelo walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O'Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O'Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from O'Neil misses.
Dimelo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O'Neil swings for the body but Dimelo moves out of range.
#T1#
A big left from Dimelo misses.
O'Neil scores with a hook to the body. Dimelo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O'Neil punishes Dimelo's body with a nice straight punch.
O'Neil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O'Neil misses with a looping left.
O'Neil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimelo in his tracks.
Dimelo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
O'Neil steps in with a hook that catches Dimelo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! O'Neil follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dimelo looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan O'Neil!
Post fight, Aidan O'Neil stared into the camera and said 'I've had a great career, but its time to go home to the family. Thank you everyone'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reed Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Gain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gain has chosen Land down unda as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reed Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Gain!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money fails in his attempt to clinch.
Money lands a really nice looking cross but Gain seems unphased.
Gain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Money finds it's way round the side to connect with Gain's head.
Gain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Money definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gain forces Money back against the cage and clinches.
Money lands a right hand.
Money lands with a right to the head.
Money is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Money misses with some punches.
Gain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Money up against the cage.
Gain stalling in the clinch but Money improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Money is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Money is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money lands a body shot.
Gain pushes off an throws an elbow but Money leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gain misses with a punch on the inside.
Money lands with a left to the head.
Money makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Money is working Gain over against the cage.
Money is pressed up against the cage. Gain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Money down to the mat. Money avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reed Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Gain.
Gain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gain showed some decent athleticism there.
Gain throwing shots but Money is blocking nicely.
Money knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gain on the ground.
Money won't allow Gain to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gain prevents Money from improving his position.
Gain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Money!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gain working for a submission but Money is keeping him at bay.
Gain mounts Money! Really nice guard pass there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Money is looking to escape.
Money is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gain locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Money is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Gain!
Bruce Gain 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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