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StrikeForce Union #64 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Cambridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinn Cambridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Mclean!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclean shoots in looking for a takedown. Cambridge tries to sprawl out of it but Mclean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cambridge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mclean shoots in but no luck this time.
Cambridge throws a head kick that half lands.
Cambridge clinches up with Mclean and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cambridge.
Mclean takes an elbow to the temple.
Mclean looking to stall.
Mclean prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cambridge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mclean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cambridge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quinn Cambridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Mclean.
Cambridge stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambridge has Mclean pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mclean manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cambridge has clasped his hands together around Mclean's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cambridge throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mclean wants to get back to his feet but Cambridge drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cambridge throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mclean is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cambridge is controlling him well.
Cambridge throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cambridge trying to control the action but Mclean is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean parries the strikes from Cambridge easily there. Cambridge is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mclean to escape.
Cambridge moves into full mount!
Mclean is squirming around, avoiding Cambridge's attempts to control the action.
Cambridge get's back to his feet.
Mclean misses with a takedown
and Cambridge counters with a left to the body.
Mclean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mclean, pushing him back against the cage.
Cambridge pulls guard.
Cambridge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cambridge tries to get out of the position.
Cambridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mclean wants to control from the top but Cambridge keeps moving.
Cambridge trying to control the position.
Mclean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cambridge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mclean has managed to get both his arms back between Cambridge's legs - danger averted.
Mclean stays in close to Cambridge's body and controls the position.
Cambridge is looking for a triangle but Mclean pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean stays in close to Cambridge's body and controls the position.
Mclean lands a couple of elbows.
Cambridge has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mclean is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cambridge.
Mclean working away.
Cambridge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mclean working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mclean is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cambridge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Cambridge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cambridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cambridge fails with a takedown attempt.
Mclean unleashes a big counter combination but Cambridge bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mclean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cambridge sprawls well. Cambridge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mclean gets slowly back to his feet.
Cambridge shoots in looking for a takedown. Mclean tries to sprawl out of it but Cambridge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mclean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinn Cambridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclean takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mclean shoots and misses
and Cambridge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mclean shoots and misses
and Cambridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambridge takes the fight into the clinch.
Cambridge is stalling here.
Cambridge manages to break the clinch.
Cambridge shoots in for a double leg but Mclean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Cambridge with that takedown attempt.
Cambridge has managed to clinch.
Cambridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mclean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge fails with the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Cambridge.
Cambridge tries for a takedown but Mclean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mclean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cambridge sprawls well. Cambridge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mclean gets slowly back to his feet.
Quinn Cambridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cambridge shoots in and drives through. Mclean sprawls well.
Mclean wants to counter the offense by Cambridge and move into the clinch position.
Mclean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cambridge. Cambridge obviously looking to wear him down.
Mclean fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge lands a high kick!
Mclean tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cambridge defends well and Mclean ends up having to push Cambridge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cambridge has a takedown stuffed.
Quinn Cambridge is winning the standup battle so far.
Cambridge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cambridge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mclean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cambridge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mclean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cambridge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mclean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mclean wants a takedown.
Mclean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge pulls Mclean into guard.
Quinn Cambridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cambridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mclean is one step ahead there.
Cambridge controlling Mclean's posture.
Mclean chips away with some ground and pound.
Cambridge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mclean looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cambridge wants to take a breather but Mclean is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Cambridge dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mclean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cambridge circles away.
Cambridge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mclean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cambridge tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mclean avoids the attempt from Cambridge to control.
Mclean tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mclean looking to control but Cambridge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cambridge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mclean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mclean looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambridge tries to hold on but Mclean pushes him away.
Mclean with the ground and pound from mount.
Cambridge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mclean is trying to control. Cambridge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cambridge is looking for a sweep. Mclean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mclean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cambridge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cambridge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclean can do to turn this around?
Mclean passes into side control, despite Cambridge's attempt to control the position.
Mclean trying to control the position but Cambridge is working away.
Cambridge is trying to control Mclean's posture but Mclean avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean working the head and body with strikes.
Cambridge is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Cambridge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cambridge taking a bit of punishment here - Mclean scoring with strikes.
Mclean lands an elbow.
Cambridge is being controlled here.
Mclean trying to control the position but Cambridge is working away.
Cambridge is looking for a sweep.
Cambridge wants to control but Mclean postures up.
Mclean in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean trying to control the position but Cambridge is working away.
Cambridge is looking for a sweep.
Cambridge is working hard here to advance position.
Cambridge is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cambridge is trying to control Mclean's posture but Mclean avoids it.
Mclean landing strikes.
Mclean working the head and body with strikes.
Cambridge tries to improve position but can't.
Mclean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cambridge regains half guard.
Mclean not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cambridge wants to get back to his feet.
Mclean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cambridge keeps working.
Mclean slips a nice elbow through Cambridge's hands, connecting with Cambridge's forehead.
Cambridge trying to control from the bottom.
Mclean working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cambridge looking for submissions off his back.
Cambridge wants to improve his position but Mclean is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Mclean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cambridge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Cambridge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brent Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squidward Squarepants (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Banger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Squidward Squarepants!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banger looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Banger dodges the punch combination from Squarepants.
Squarepants clinches with his opponent.
Squarepants lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Banger's coaches at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Squarepants connects with a nice short shot to Banger's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squarepants thows a huge punch but Banger dodges it nicely.
Squarepants is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Squarepants wants to finish this one by submission but Banger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Squarepants.
Squarepants has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Squarepants is landing with some decent strikes but Banger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Squarepants is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banger is surviving well by controlling Squarepants's body position as best he can.
Squarepants controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Squarepants connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Squarepants with the ground and pound from mount.
Squarepants gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Squarepants is standing up over Banger. Banger looks to escape but Squarepants dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Squarepants connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banger some visible discomfort.
Squarepants moves into full mount!
Squarepants working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Squarepants sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Squarepants working for a guillotine from mount but Banger is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Squarepants dominating with strikes here.
Squarepants looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Squarepants with a couple of short strikes.
Squarepants sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Banger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Squarepants putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Squarepants is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banger is surviving well by controlling Squarepants's body position as best he can.
Squarepants lands with some strikes.
Banger is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Squarepants lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Banger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Squarepants is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banger is surviving well by controlling Squarepants's body position as best he can.
Squarepants sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squidward Squarepants dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Squarepants goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banger seems to have got his legs back now.
Squarepants pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Squarepants pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Squarepants looks for a takedown but Banger sprawls well.
Banger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Banger gets caught flat footed, as Squarepants shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Squarepants pushing down on Banger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squarepants uses his free foot to push down on Banger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Banger.
Squarepants can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banger is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants landing shots from mount.
Squarepants scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Banger?
Squarepants landing strikes, looking to finish!
Squarepants working the ground and pound effectively.
Banger is rocked!
Squarepants postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Banger out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Squarepants goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Squidward Squarepants!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasir has chosen Nightmare as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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170 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kvasir's guard.
Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvasir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvasir is looking for a triangle but Winkle pushes his legs off easily.
Winkle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kvasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winkle has managed to get both his arms back between Kvasir's legs - danger averted.
Kvasir keeping full guard, as Winkle tries to pass.
Winkle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvasir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winkle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Winkle pushes down on Kvasir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Winkle wants to pass the guard but Kvasir is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle is working hard here to advance position.
Kvasir wants to get back to full guard.
Kvasir actively working from the bottom here.
Kvasir looks winded!
Kvasir looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kvasir tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Winkle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Winkle!
Djin Kvasir spoke after the fight, saying 'next time is the time'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Lainey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincy McBonebrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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172 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Lainey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quincy McBonebrook!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBonebrook moves into range and clinches up with Lainey.
McBonebrook lands a nice uppercut.
McBonebrook breaks the clinch.
McBonebrook wants to slow Lainey down by chopping away at his legs.
Lainey fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBonebrook lands a jab-cross combination.
Lainey throws an overhand right that lands on McBonebrook's shoulder, as McBonebrook tries to avoid the shot.
McBonebrook tries to score with a low kick but Lainey moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by Lainey.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lainey can't break the clinch.
McBonebrook lands an uppercut.
McBonebrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lainey blocking some punches.
McBonebrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lainey tries to clinch up but McBonebrook circles away and keeps his distance.
McBonebrook has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McBonebrook there as he acknowledges the shot.
McBonebrook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McBonebrook works over Lainey's head and body with a nice combination.
Lainey is rocked!
McBonebrook lands a big head kick that sends Lainey tumbling to the mat! McBonebrook takes a step backwards and waves Lainey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Lainey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBonebrook clinches with his opponent.
Lainey tries to circle away but McBonebrook has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McBonebrook as the two fighters clinch.
McBonebrook lands a nice uppercut.
McBonebrook lands a body shot in the clinch.
McBonebrook lands a big right hand that drops Lainey! The killer instinct kicks in and McBonebrook finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McBonebrook!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy McBonebrook!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Chartier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron Kenda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chartier comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Stricken. Chartier has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Lebron Kenda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Chartier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lebron Kenda!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenda throws a shot from downtown. Chartier moves away and avoids it.
Kenda fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Chartier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenda throws a head kick but Chartier moves out of range.
Chartier looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kenda shoots in looking for a takedown but Chartier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chartier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kenda misses with a body kick.
Chartier looks to land a right hand but Kenda moved out of range.
And Kenda tries to counter it with a takedown but Chartier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chartier is breathing heavily.
Chartier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chartier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chartier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kenda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chartier defends well and Kenda ends up having to push Chartier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chartier throwing a counter right hand but Kenda manages to avoid it.
Donald Chartier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron Kenda.
Chartier blocks a head kick by Kenda.
Chartier is looking for a counter combo.
Kenda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenda fails with the takedown
and Chartier counters with a nice uppercut.
Chartier slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kenda blocks a jab.
Chartier throws a body punch but Kenda moves out of range.
Kenda throws a head kick but Chartier moves out of range.
Kenda tries a head kick but it misses.
Chartier loads up on a big right hand but Kenda slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chartier did well to prevent Kenda getting side control.
Chartier pushes Kenda off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Chartier counter with a right hand.
Kenda closes the distance but Chartier moves to the side
and Chartier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kenda fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Chartier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kenda shoots for a double leg takedown but Chartier sprawls well. He's pushed Kenda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Chartier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Chartier misses.
Kenda misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kenda.
No luck for Kenda with that takedown attempt.
Chartier throws a jab when Kenda was well out of range.
Chartier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenda.
Chartier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenda has a takedown stuffed.
Chartier is looking to counter punch.
Kenda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chartier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chartier misses with an uppercut. Kenda saw that one coming.
A head kick by Kenda misses
and Chartier counters with a straight right hand.
Kenda moves out of range as Chartier strikes.
Kenda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenda wants to clinch
and Chartier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kenda shoots in for a takedown but Chartier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Chartier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kenda tries to clinch up
and Chartier counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Chartier.
Kenda tries to clinch there but Chartier circles away.
Chartier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kenda sprawls and moves away.
Chartier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenda can do to turn this around?
Kenda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chartier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenda tries to clinch up.
Kenda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chartier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chartier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenda.
Donald Chartier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron Kenda.
Kenda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chartier swivels and escapes.
Lebron Kenda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenda fails to land the takedown.
Chartier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenda manages to avoid it.
Chartier keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenda tries to clinch up
and Chartier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenda gets a takedown into half guard.
Chartier manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kenda throws a leg kick
and Chartier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chartier as he jumps to the side.
Chartier misses with a straight left.
Chartier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenda closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chartier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kenda breaks the clinch.
Chartier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kenda unleashes a big counter combination but Chartier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chartier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chartier attempts a counter takedown but Kenda avoids it well and moves away.
Chartier misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenda misses with a takedown
enabling Chartier to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Kenda misses
and Chartier counters with a straight right hand.
Chartier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kenda shoots for a double leg takedown but Chartier sprawls well. He's pushed Kenda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenda tries to close the distance and clinch but Chartier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chartier.
A countering left hand to the body from Kenda misses.
Chartier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chartier loads up on a big right hand but Kenda slips the punch.
Kenda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chartier defends it well.
Kenda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chartier is fending him off so far but Kenda persists. Nope, Chartier circles away and we're back to standing.
Chartier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chartier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Kenda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chartier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenda.
Kenda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chartier keeping moving, preventing Kenda from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Chartier dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chartier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenda.
Kenda shoots for a takedown but Chartier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chartier is looking to counter punch.
Lebron Kenda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenda with a poor takedown
and Chartier counters with a nice uppercut.
Donald Chartier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron Kenda.
Kenda tries to close the distance and clinch but Chartier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenda drives through and clinches with Chartier against the cage.
Kenda has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chartier clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Chartier wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chartier is in a bad position with Kenda working for a choke. Chartier manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenda working a defensive guard here.
Chartier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kenda's guard.
Kenda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Kenda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenda is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chartier dives into side control.
Kenda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chartier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kenda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kenda bucks up and tries to throw Chartier off but instead Chartier has got his back!
Kenda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chartier's guard. Nice work there by Kenda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenda advances to half guard.
Kenda wants to take a breather but Chartier is having none of it.
Kenda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chartier's head.
Kenda is pressing down on Chartier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chartier is holding on for now.
Kenda decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chartier avoids the head kick by Kenda.
Donald Chartier is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenda has a takedown stuffed.
Kenda is looking to clinch but Chartier is avoiding it.
Donald Chartier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chartier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chartier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chartier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kenda somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donald Chartier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chartier, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Chartier!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armando Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, America Fuck Yeah. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armando Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Lucas's guard.
Gracie postures up in Lucas's guard and throws a big left but Lucas blocks it.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gracie 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.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lucas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucas is retaining full guard.
Lucas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Lucas blocks nicely.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Lucas looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lucas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Lucas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Lucas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Lucas!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Lucas working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucas keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Gracie 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.
Lucas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie stays in close to Lucas's body and controls the position.
Gracie postures up in Lucas's guard and throws a big left but Lucas blocks it.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Lucas is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Lucas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie stands and throws Lucas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lucas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lucas moves into the clinch.
Lucas's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lucas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Lucas defends easily.
Gracie has control of Lucas's left arm, preventing Lucas from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Lucas drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Lucas off! Lucas jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Lucas defends easily.
Lucas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Lucas is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lucas stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lucas!
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lucas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lucas prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lucas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucas's back!
Lucas wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie missing with strikes from the back.
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gracie thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gracie struggling to land strikes to the head as Lucas covers up.
Lucas just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gracie thows a strike but Lucas uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Lucas as he ends up in Gracie 's guard!
Lucas stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lucas uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Lucas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lucas slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lucas prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Lucas has passed into side control.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Armando Gracie will probably get the nod.
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!
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucas's head.
Gracie is keen to just control but Lucas is a slippery customer.
Gracie is taking a breather. Lucas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Lucas is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lucas wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Lucas's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throwing shots but Lucas is blocking nicely.
Lucas wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Lucas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie throwing shots but Lucas is blocking nicely.
Lucas tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucas's head.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Lucas is having none of it.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lucas is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Lucas dodges it nicely.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucas is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lucas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Lucas working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Lucas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lucas is keeping the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lucas wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lucas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Lucas stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Lucas is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lucas!
Gracie avoids the attempt from Lucas to control.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Lucas is squirming around nicely.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Lucas can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Lucas bucks and avoids them well.
Gracie raining down shots from the mount!
Lucas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Lucas is squirming around nicely.
Lucas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
Steve Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gracie looking to control but Lucas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Gracie!
A very excited looking Armando Gracie rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RJ MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacReady has chosen Superstition as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, RJ MacReady!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz lands with a cross.
It looks like RJ MacReady has been cut.
Schultz slips a jab and a cross from MacReady.
Schultz checks a low kick from MacReady.
Schultz slips a jab and a cross from MacReady.
Schultz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacReady is looking to chop away at Schultz's legs.
Schultz blocks a jab.
Schultz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MacReady just misses with a punch to the body.
MacReady tries to clinch there but Schultz circles away.
Schultz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacReady works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacReady scores with a body shot.
A combination from MacReady does no damage.
Schultz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacReady uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schultz has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacReady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz drops MacReady with a beautiful combination! MacReady stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schultz is looking for the KO!
MacReady is rocked!
The fighters circling - MacReady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schultz throws a counter high kick but MacReady was just alert enough to avoid it.
MacReady is still on wobbly legs! Can Schultz finish him?
MacReady throws a series of punches but Schultz avoids them all with ease.
As MacReady looks to move away, Schultz throws a big counter combo but MacReady just gets out of the way.
MacReady lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacReady seems to have recovered his senses.
MacReady leaves Schultz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schultz moves out of range as MacReady strikes.
Schultz appears to be looking for a big counter.
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!
MacReady throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schultz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schultz has managed to clinch.
MacReady lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacReady is leaning against Schultz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacReady.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from MacReady fails to land.
MacReady lands with a short shot to the head.
MacReady throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
MacReady managing to block the knees to the body from Schultz.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
MacReady gets through Schultz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacReady misses with some punches.
Schultz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacReady scores with a nice strike.
MacReady takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses.
MacReady is looking to clinch but Schultz is avoiding it.
MacReady tries to clinch up but Schultz circles away and keeps his distance.
MacReady scores with a sloppy right hand. Schultz should have avoided that one.
Schultz is rocked!
RJ MacReady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz takes one on the button.
Oh Schultz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacReady clinches.
MacReady pushes Schultz against the cage. MacReady is working some dirty boxing. MacReady pushes off with a quick right hook! Schultz goes down! Schultz tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! MacReady moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RJ MacReady!
In his post fight interview, RJ MacReady gave a big smile as he said 'Who wants some!! I'm ready to take on this damn division. Flamethrower in hand if I have to.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Barover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar Chavez comes to the cage accompanied by Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Barover!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez throws a front kick aimed at Barover's knee but Barover avoids it well.
Barover on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Barover blocks it.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barover moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barover counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barover is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar Chavez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barover is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escobar Chavez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobar Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barover is working away from the top position though.
Barover is looking for a kimura but Escobar Chavez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barover to get the leverage.
Barover is working for a submission of some sort.
Escobar Chavez is refusing to be controlled, as Barover sits in half guard.
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.
Escobar Chavez moves into full guard.
Escobar Chavez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barover gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barovers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barover takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Barover fails with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a thumping low kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook.
Escobar Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar Chavez lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barover takes one on the button.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barover momentarily.
Barover is rocked!
Escobar Chavez knocks out Barover with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Escobar Chavez before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Escobar Chavez picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Ramon Escobar Chavez 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Basurto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akheem Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basurto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tapout - Birdman. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Basurto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akheem Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn throws a series of punches but Basurto avoids them all with ease.
Flynn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flynn has closed the distance and engaged Basurto in a clinch.
Basurto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Flynn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Basurto is trying to push Flynn away but Flynn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flynn has Basurto pushed against the cage.
Flynn stalls.
Flynn continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Flynn is leaning against Basurto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Basurto is trying to drag Flynn to the mat but Flynn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Basurto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto wants to take the fight to the mat but Flynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Flynn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Basurto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flynn after a bit of a struggle.
Flynn lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Basurto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flynn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flynn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Basurto avoiding damage as Flynn throws knees to the body.
Basurto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flynn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flynn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Flynn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flynn throws a right hand that Basurto ducks under and follows up with a left that Basurto also avoids with ease.
Basurto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flynn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Basurto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Basurto fails with a takedown attempt.
As Basurto backs off Flynn throws a huge counter combo but Basurto manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Basurto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flynn misses with a double jab.
Basurto fails with the takedown.
Basurto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flynn.
Basurto is looking to counter punch.
Flynn lands with a nice combination. Basurto backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flynn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Basurto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Basurto tries to score a body lock takedown but Flynn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basurto wants to take the fight to the mat but Flynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Basurto has picked Flynn up - he's going for a ride! Basurto dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Basurto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flynn has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Basurto is on him like a limpet, forcing Flynn back against the cage.
Flynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flynn lands with a nice combination. Basurto backs away looking to recover.
Flynn throws a leg kick but Basurto checks it.
Flynn throws a right hand that Basurto ducks under and follows up with a left that Basurto also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basurto tries to sprawl but Flynn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Basurto wants to improve his position but Flynn is controlling well.
Flynn trying to control from half guard but Basurto is working away.
Basurto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Basurto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flynn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Flynn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Basurto circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Basurto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flynn.
Flynn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
Basurto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn tries to clinch there but Basurto circles away.
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Basurto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
Flynn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basurto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Basurto won't allow Flynn to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akheem Flynn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Basurto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Basurto counter with a right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Flynn.
Flynn working away.
Basurto gets back to half guard.
Flynn wants to stand up but Basurto has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Basurto looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Basurto to get to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Basurto is defended easily by Flynn.
Flynn gets the takedown into side control.
Basurto wants to control but Flynn postures up.
Flynn stands up.
Flynn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn throws a series of punches but Basurto moves out of range.
Flynn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Basurto did well to prevent Flynn getting side control.
Basurto wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Basurto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Basurto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flynn tries to stand and escape but Basurto is controlling the position.
Flynn decides to stand up.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Basurto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basurto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flynn off and has taken his back!
Flynn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Basurto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Basurto working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Flynn is doing well to defend. Basurto seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Flynn is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Basurto!
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