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DFN#19 Paquette vs Von Ketler PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Patron (ranked 4599 p4p, 234 weight class) and Jimbo Nice (ranked 4638 p4p, 239 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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130 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valerio Patron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimbo Nice!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patron scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Patron perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Patron has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Patron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patron passes into half guard.
Nice wants to get back to full guard.
Nice is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patron is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Patron is looking to advance position but Nice won't allow it.
Nice looking for submissions off his back.
Patron perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Patron with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Patron drives through with a takedown into Nice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Patron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Patron controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice can't keep his opponent in guard - Patron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice is in trouble now - Patron has advanced to mount!
Nice is looking to improve his position but Patron isn't that keen on the idea.
Patron moves to the back position.
Patron is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nice defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patron is hanging on to Nice's back as he tries to escape.
Patron is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Patron biding his time, controlling Nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patron looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Patron dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Patron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Patron is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Patron shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Patron was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nice is trying to escape the position but Patron is controlling the position.
Patron's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice is looking for a sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice trying to remain calm as Patron controls from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Patron scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Valerio Patron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nice can do to turn this around?
Nice is trying to buck Patron off.
Patron is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nice will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Patron dives in for a single leg takedown but Nice sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patron shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nice is trying to defend but Patron finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice is breathing heavily.
Patron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patron pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Patron in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Patron.
Patron is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nice defends it well.
Patron is taking a breather. Nice 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Patron dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Patron as Nice shoots in.
Patron closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nice quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice pushes Patron off but Patron dives into side control.
Patron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Patron in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice is looking to regain half guard here but Patron keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nice is trying to improve his position.
Patron content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two 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.
Patron is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Patron controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Patron controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice is looking for a sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patron shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Patron is controlling the pace.
Jimbo Nice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patron seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nice for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valerio Patron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Patron, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerio Patron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Penaali (ranked 2975 p4p, 158 weight class) and Spanner Du Preez (ranked 9281 p4p, 411 weight class). Penaali comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique - Obnoxius. Arvo Penaali has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
33 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Arvo Penaali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spanner Du Preez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Du Preez misses.
Penaali scores with a three punch combo!
Du Preez looks to throw the jab but Penaali is out of range.
Penaali appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Penaali lands a right hook to the body.
Penaali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Du Preez's head.
Penaali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Penaali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Du Preez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Penaali is now in half guard.
Du Preez is concentrating on defense, preventing Penaali from advancing position.
Du Preez trying to control here.
Penaali scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penaali tries to pass the half guard into mount. Du Preez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Du Preez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Du Preez tries to get to full guard but Penaali has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penaali drops an elbow to the side of Du Preez's head.
Penaali is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Du Preez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penaali stops Du Preez from getting back to his feet.
Penaali 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.
Du Preez wants to get back to full guard.
Penaali seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali stalling.
Du Preez taking some punishment here, with Penaali in his half guard.
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. Penaali connects with a nice short shot to Du Preez's temple.
Penaali looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Du Preez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Penaali looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penaali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Penaali seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penaali lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penaali lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penaali seems to be looking for submissions.
Penaali seems to be looking for submissions.
Penaali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Du Preez has hold of Penaali's hands but Penaali slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penaali slips a nice elbow through Du Preez's hands, connecting with Du Preez's forehead.
Penaali is thwarting Du Preez's attempts to control the position.
Penaali is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Du Preez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Penaali scores with a couple of nice shots.
Penaali prevents Du Preez from improving his position.
Penaali passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Du Preez!
Penaali fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Penaali breaks from Du Preez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penaali lands a heavy elbow.
Penaali landing shots from mount.
Du Preez is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Penaali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Penaali is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Du Preez hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arvo Penaali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe McMac (ranked 5118 p4p, 574 weight class) and Giorgio Palazzi (ranked 5160 p4p, 578 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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196 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe McMac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giorgio Palazzi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palazzi shoots in for a double leg but McMac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Palazzi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Palazzi showed some decent athleticism there.
Palazzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McMac is just riding it out for now. Palazzi eventually gives up the hold.
McMac wants to control but Palazzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palazzi wants to work for an arm triangle but McMac is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palazzi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McMac is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgio Palazzi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hamil (ranked 3258 p4p, 457 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 4233 p4p, 568 weight class). Hamil kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I want to know what love is. Smith has chosen Therion - Sitra Ahra as his entrance music. Mike Smith will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Hamil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamil fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamil moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like David Hamil has been cut.
Hamil shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hamil was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamil goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hamil's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Hamil is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hamil working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamil actively working from the bottom here.
Hamil is looking to get back to full guard here but Smith has managed to pass to side control instead.
Smith stands up and beckons Hamil to his feet.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Hamil tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Hamil back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hamil is rocked!
Smith pushes Hamil up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hamil stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamil gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Hamil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamil is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hamil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamil is breathing heavily.
Smith taking a breather.
Hamil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hamil drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Smith swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hamil's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mike Smith thanked Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated David Hamil had this to say: 'baby baby baby doll'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Pearson (ranked 4013 p4p, 137 weight class) and Bubba Johnson (ranked 4540 p4p, 155 weight class). Pearson comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Bubba Johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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278 lbs
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300 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Pearson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Pearson circles away easily
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Pearson's guard.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Pearson blocks nicely.
Johnson postures up in Pearson's guard and throws a big left but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
It looks like James Pearson has been cut.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Pearson blocks nicely.
Pearson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pearson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson distracts Pearson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James Pearson's cut is getting worse.
Pearson 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.
Johnson stands up over Pearson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James Pearson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Johnson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pearson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Johnson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bubba Johnson!
Our winner, Bubba Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Larry Cucumber (ranked 3844 p4p, 196 weight class) and Haywood Badger (ranked 2251 p4p, 123 weight class). Cucumber comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhRXn2NRiWI. Haywood Badger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Cucumber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haywood Badger!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cucumber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Badger finds it's target.
Cucumber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Badger lands with a nice body punch.
Badger scoring well with a low kick there.
Badger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cucumber ducks right into an uppercut from Badger.
Cucumber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the liver by Badger. Beautiful body shot.
Badger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Badger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cucumber tries for a takedown but Badger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Badger.
Badger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cucumber's calf.
Cucumber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cucumber throws a body punch but Badger moves out of range.
Badger connects with a looping right hand.
Cucumber swinging wildly here.
Badger scores with a jab to the body.
Badger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cucumber fails with the takedown
and Badger counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Cucumber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cucumber is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Badger. Beautiful body shot.
Cucumber shoots and misses
and Badger counters with a straight right hand.
Cucumber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Badger jabs Cucumber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cucumber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Badger.
Badger lands a leg kick that knocks Cucumber off balance momentarily.
Badger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cucumber is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cucumber taking some punishment here, with Badger in his half guard.
Oh Cucumber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cucumber is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Badger working Cucumber over with strikes here.
Cucumber is trying desperately to improve position.
Badger cracks Cucumber with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haywood Badger!
Our winner, Haywood Badger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 2344 p4p, 280 weight class) and John Wayne Gracie (ranked 955 p4p, 117 weight class). Gracie has chosen Thriller by Michael Jackson as his entrance music. John Wayne Gracie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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255 lbs
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269 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouncey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Pouncey closes the distance and clinches.
Pouncey can't break the clinch.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Pouncey.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pouncey is defended easily by Gracie.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Pouncey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouncey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pouncey tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pouncey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Pouncey off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouncey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Pouncey moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses
and Pouncey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pouncey.
Pouncey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pouncey wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pouncey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pouncey trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Pouncey defends easily.
Pouncey wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Pouncey is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pouncey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouncey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pouncey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pouncey trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Pouncey in close.
Pouncey throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie pushes down on Pouncey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pouncey trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Pouncey is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working over Pouncey with some ground and pound. Pouncey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pouncey defending well though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pouncey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Pouncey is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouncey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pouncey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pouncey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Pouncey throws a shot to the body.
Pouncey digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Pouncey throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie thumps Pouncey with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Pouncey's legs.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pouncey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Pouncey throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouncey throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Pouncey misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Pouncey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pouncey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pouncey ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
An attempted straight right counter from Pouncey misses the target.
Pouncey just misses with a punch to the body.
And Gracie responds with a good body kick, but Pouncey manages to step out the way in time.
Gracie throws a low kick but Pouncey avoids it.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Pouncey.
Pouncey thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie throws a low kick but Pouncey avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a jab.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pouncey tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie lands a jab to Pouncey's midsection.
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!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Pouncey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pouncey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pouncey misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Pouncey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Pouncey misses with a straight right.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Pouncey.
Pouncey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pouncey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie is not content to let Pouncey control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Pouncey working away.
A lull in the action here.
Pouncey wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Pouncey taking a break here but Gracie is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pouncey slows the pace down in half guard.
Pouncey is working for a kimura here but Gracie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pouncey's guard.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Pouncey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Pouncey has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Wayne Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pouncey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pouncey's hands.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Gracie lands.
Pouncey defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Pouncey slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pouncey moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pouncey's guard.
Pouncey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Pouncey looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Pouncey is rocked!
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Pouncey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pouncey seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pouncey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie prevents Pouncey from improving his position.
John Wayne Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Pouncey defends it.
Pouncey is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pouncey avoid being mounted?
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kelvin Pouncey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pouncey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie slips a jab from Pouncey.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pouncey looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gracie. Pouncey shrugs it off though.
Pouncey misses with a looping left.
Pouncey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pouncey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Pouncey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pouncey misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wayne Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wayne Gracie!
John Wayne Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khan Krooshur (ranked 2327 p4p, 278 weight class) and William Ritchey (ranked 2545 p4p, 87 weight class). Krooshur comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - Rock the Casbah. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
255 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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25
277 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khan Krooshur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Ritchey!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritchey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krooshur to the ground. Ritchey is now in Krooshur's guard.
Krooshur is looking to stand up but Ritchey isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritchey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ritchey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Krooshur manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ritchey has Krooshur in his guard.
Ritchey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ritchey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krooshur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ritchey is tightening it up a little... Krooshur has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Krooshur reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Krooshur taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ritchey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). William Ritchey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bang Pitung (ranked 905 p4p, 113 weight class) and Alexander Quin (ranked 2240 p4p, 244 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pitung might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Agrikultur - Kompor Mleduk. 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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172 lbs
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24
157 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bang Pitung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Quin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitung catches Quin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pitung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitung has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Quin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quin throws a front kick aimed at Pitung's knee but Pitung avoids it well.
Pitung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quin.
Quin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pitung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pitung throws a head kick that misses.
Pitung lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Alexander Quin has been cut.
Quin misses with a left hand
and Pitung counters with a series of strikes. Quin will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Pitung to counter with a crisp jab.
Quin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pitung on the side of the head.
Quin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Quin connects with the punch.
Quin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quin throws a right and a left that Pitung avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin fakes the leg kick and cracks Pitung in the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Quin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pitung - the referee stops the clock and Quin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pitung. Quin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick by Quin misses
and Pitung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pitung closes the distance and clinches.
Pitung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitung.
Quin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pitung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pitung misses with a wild combination.
Quin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pitung feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Quin's calf.
Pitung scores with a jab. Quin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pitung is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Pitung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin throws a lazy head kick
enabling Pitung to counter with a crisp jab.
Quin throws a sloppy head kick and Pitung moves out of range easily.
Pitung throwing a counter right hand but Quin manages to avoid it.
Pitung lands a jab-cross combination.
Quin checks a leg kick nicely.
Pitung tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Quin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pitung scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Pitung.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitung dodges the punch combination from Quin.
Pitung throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Quin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pitung takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitung misses with a wild body shot.
Pitung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pitung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Quin.
Quin misses with a head kick.
Pitung lands with a good body shot.
Quin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quin throws the left hand but Pitung avoids the punch easily.
Quin tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitung.
Pitung takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alexander Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Pitung misses.
Pitung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Pitung throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Pitung fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quin checks it well.
Quin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Pitung feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pitung takes one to the chin there.
Pitung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quin circles away quickly and effectively.
Pitung tries to clinch up.
Pitung closes the distance but Quin moves to the side
and Quin counters with a left to the body.
Quin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pitung jabs at Quin's body.
A big left from Quin misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bang Pitung will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Quin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Quin.
Quin misses with a double jab
and Pitung counters with a nice body kick.
Pitung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pitung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitung plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alexander Quin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quin jabs Pitung right on the nose. Pitung blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin throws a head kick but Pitung moves out of range.
Pitung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitung.
Pitung scores with a jab to the body.
Quin missing with a left hand there. Pitung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quin looks to land a combination but Pitung avoids it well.
Pitung defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand.
Pitung has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pitung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quin misses with a double jab.
Pitung appears to be looking for a big counter.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitung moves away.
Quin misses with a few strikes there.
Pitung throws a quick counter head kick but Quin was just out of range.
Quin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quin misses with a two punch combination.
Quin misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitung scores with a nice strike.
Alexander Quin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quin dodges the punch combination from Pitung.
Pitung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quin at a distance.
Pitung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quin tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitung scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Pitung.
Quin swinging wildly here.
Quin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pitung.
Pitung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pitung eats them both and turns towards Quin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitung.
Pitung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitung misses with a looping left.
Quin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitung circles away quickly and effectively.
Quin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pitung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quin throws a series of punches but Pitung avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitung scores with a nice head shot.
Pitung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quin circles away quickly and effectively.
Quin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Pitung.
Quin swats away the attempt to clinch by Pitung.
A slow jab from Pitung misses its intended target.
Pitung walks into a stiff left hand from Quin.
Quin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Quin throws a hook but Pitung avoids it easily.
Pitung looks to land a combination but Quin avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Quin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Quin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Quin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pitung.
Pitung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Quin.
Pitung staying out of range there.
Pitung throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitung looks for the body kick but Quin saw that one coming.
Quin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitung.
Pitung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quin misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Quin.
Pitung is looking to counter punch.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitung lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Pitung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quin throws a right hand that Pitung ducks under and follows up with a left that Pitung also avoids with ease.
Pitung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quin lands with a good body shot.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Quin throws a nice head kick!
Pitung is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Quin misses with a series of wild punches.
Pitung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pitung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin misses with a body shot
and Pitung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitung with a hook.
Quin misses the body punch
letting Pitung counter with a right hand.
Pitung lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Quin is rocked!
Jab by Quin.
Quin is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitung finish him?
Quin takes one to the side of the head.
Pitung clobbers Quin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pitung tries a head kick but it misses.
Quin dips to his left and cracks Pitung with an uppercut!
Pitung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quin seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pitung.
Quin throws a sloppy head kick and Pitung moves out of range easily.
Pitung blocks a head kick by Quin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitung lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quin misses with a hook.
Pitung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quin's head backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Quin. Those never looked like landing.
Pitung tried to counter with a leg kick but Quin avoided it.
A big left from Quin misses.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Pitung feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Quin throws a head kick that misses
and Pitung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
Quin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Quin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pitung jabs Quin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Quin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pitung.
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pitung connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheers as Quin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pitung doesn't seem phased though.
Pitung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin throws a sloppy head kick and Pitung moves out of range easily.
Pitung blocks a jab.
Pitung connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quin's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bang Pitung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pitung 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bang Pitung!
During a confident post fight interview, Bang Pitung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Odell Paquette (ranked 1289 p4p, 68 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 816 p4p, 42 weight class). Von Ketler has chosen Bonecracker- Shocore as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Odell Paquette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ketler lands a slapping body shot.
Paquette cracks Von Ketler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Odell Paquette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquette missing with a left hand there. Von Ketler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paquette misses with a wild body shot.
Von Ketler with the counter takedown but Paquette avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Paquette. No joy for Von Ketler on that attempt.
Von Ketler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paquette slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and Paquette finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A cross from Von Ketler lands.
Paquette lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Von Ketler throws a shot from downtown. Paquette moves away and avoids it.
Paquette looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Von Ketler works over Paquette's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ketler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paquette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paquette 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.
Von Ketler moves out of range as Paquette strikes.
Paquette throws a nice looking combination but Von Ketler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler slips a straight right by Paquette.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paquette moves away.
Paquette throws a hook to the side of Von Ketler's head but Von Ketler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paquette falls off balance throwing a combination
and Von Ketler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paquette is controlling Von Ketler's trapped leg to prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.
Von Ketler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Von Ketler prevents Paquette from standing back up.
Von Ketler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paquette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Ketler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paquette defending well though.
Von Ketler stops Paquette from getting back to his feet.
Paquette trying to control from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Ketler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Paquette's head.
Paquette is trying to control but can't.
Von Ketler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paquette is not content to let Von Ketler control the position.
Von Ketler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paquette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Ketler stalling away here and it's allowed Paquette to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler looking to pass the guard.
Paquette keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler preventing the sweep.
Von Ketler postures up in Paquette's guard and throws a big left but Paquette blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paquette wants to stand but Von Ketler is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Ketler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paquette is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Ketler is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paquette misses with a wild body shot.
Paquette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ketler was well out of range. Poor timing from Paquette.
Von Ketler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paquette.
Nice defenses there by Paquette.
Von Ketler feints a jab promting Paquette to slip. Von Ketler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Paquette slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Von Ketler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paquette tries to avoid it but Von Ketler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paquette to the ground. Paquette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Von Ketler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Von Ketler scores with the left hand. Paquette knows he should have avoided that one.
Paquette looks to land a right hand but Von Ketler moved out of range.
Von Ketler blocks a head kick by Paquette.
Paquette fails to land with a series of punches.
Paquette throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Ketler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paquette won't be happy with that.
Von Ketler prevents Paquette from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Von Ketler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paquette lands with a kick to the temple. Von Ketler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Paquette misses.
Von Ketler with the counter takedown but Paquette avoids it easily.
Von Ketler thuds his right hand into Paquette's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paquette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Nice body punch from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler goes for a double leg but Paquette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paquette continues to drive forward.
Paquette blocks a jab.
Von Ketler 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.
Paquette is pulling down on Von Ketler's head to control his posture.
Von Ketler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paquette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Ketler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler throws a big right hand that misses.
Paquette is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Ketler trying to control but Paquette is working from the bottom.
Paquette is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Ketler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Ketler in side control, throwing shots but Paquette defends.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound but Paquette is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquette manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Von Ketler content to control rather than advance.
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but Paquette defending well.
Von Ketler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paquette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Von Ketler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paquette pushes Von Ketler off looking to stand but Von Ketler dives back in and keeps control.
Paquette keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Paquette wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Paquette is defending well.
Paquette is trying to stand up here but Von Ketler is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paquette misses with a looping right.
Paquette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paquette gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Ketler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paquette at a distance.
Von Ketler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Ketler feints and as Paquette raises his hands in defense, Von Ketler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Ketler stopping the sweep attempt from Paquette.
Paquette is working hard here to advance position.
Von Ketler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.
Paquette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Ketler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Ketler postures up and lands a big shot to Paquette's brow.
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Ketler trying to control but Paquette is working from the bottom.
Paquette wants to stand and escape but Von Ketler is having none of it.
Von Ketler chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paquette pulls Von Ketler in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Ketler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Paquette keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paquette is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Ketler is controlling him.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Paquette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Von Ketler with that takedown attempt.
Paquette misses with a looping left.
Paquette tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Ketler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Ketler with the counter takedown but Paquette avoids it easily.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler throws an overhand right that lands on Paquette's shoulder, as Paquette tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Paquette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paquette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ketler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Ketler feints the counter takedown.
Von Ketler throws a jab when Paquette was well out of range.
Von Ketler swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Ketler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paquette connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Ketler scrambles back to his feet.
Paquette throws a hook to the side of Von Ketler's head but Von Ketler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt - Paquette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Paquette on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paquette misses with a looping left.
Paquette misses with a straight right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Ketler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paquette - the referee stops the clock and Von Ketler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paquette. Von Ketler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Ketler.
Odell Paquette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Paquette throws an overhand right that lands on Von Ketler's shoulder, as Von Ketler tries to avoid the shot.
Paquette connects with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Paquette. No joy for Von Ketler on that attempt.
Paquette misses with a hook. Von Ketler ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Von Ketler does no damage.
Paquette throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Odell Paquette is winning the standup battle so far.
Paquette scores with a head kick. Von Ketler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquette misses with a hook.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut. Paquette saw that one coming.
Paquette scores with the left hand. Von Ketler knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Ketler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paquette!
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!
Von Ketler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Von Ketler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Odell Paquette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Ketler wants to control but Paquette is keeping him busy.
Von Ketler scores with punches from side control.
Paquette tries to escape but Von Ketler is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Von Ketler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paquette throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Paquette scores with a three punch combo!
Von Ketler scores with a nice right hand.
Paquette throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquette misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Ketler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paquette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Ketler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Von Ketler.
Nice defenses there by Paquette.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paquette misses with a low kick as Von Ketler jumps back.
Paquette ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Paquette throwing a counter right hand but Von Ketler manages to avoid it.
Von Ketler defending well as Paquette loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler misses with a lunging right hand
and Paquette counters with a stiff right hand.
Paquette loads up on a big right hand but Von Ketler slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odell Paquette showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Ketler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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