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TGC 23: Nobrainer vs Lang 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zakherenkoff (ranked 4828 p4p, 536 weight class) and Cai Mao (ranked 3486 p4p, 404 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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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Zakherenkoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cai Mao!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zakherenkoff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mao!
Mao regains half guard, as Zakherenkoff was trying to land strikes.
Mao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zakherenkoff.
Mao tries to get to full guard but Zakherenkoff has control of the leg.
Zakherenkoff wants to pass to mount but Mao is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakherenkoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mao keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zakherenkoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakherenkoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mao keeps working.
Zakherenkoff throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mao to regain full guard.
Zakherenkoff controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zakherenkoff trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom.
Mao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Zakherenkoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zakherenkoff trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zakherenkoff misses with a looping right.
Mao throws a counter combo.
Zakherenkoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Mao misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zakherenkoff.
Cai Mao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakherenkoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zakherenkoff.
It looks like Vladimir Zakherenkoff has been cut.
Mao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mao digs a good hook to Zakherenkoff's body.
Zakherenkoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mao.
A head kick misses from Mao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mao misses the target.
Zakherenkoff misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Mao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zakherenkoff swinging wildly here.
Zakherenkoff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mao sprawls well. Mao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zakherenkoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Mao with a jab.
Mao misses with a few strikes there.
Mao misses with a double jab.
A big left from Mao misses.
Zakherenkoff avoids the head kick by Mao.
Mao moves forwards but Zakherenkoff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zakherenkoff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mao misses the shot to the body.
Zakherenkoff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Zakherenkoff is putting a hurting on Mao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zakherenkoff tries to roll over but Mao keeps him under control.
Zakherenkoff is defending against the submission attempts here by Mao.
Zakherenkoff tries to get to full guard but Mao has control of the leg.
Zakherenkoff is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cai Mao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Zakherenkoff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zakherenkoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mao unleashes a big counter combination but Zakherenkoff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mao misses with the combination.
Zakherenkoff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zakherenkoff throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zakherenkoff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zakherenkoff is putting a hurting on Mao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zakherenkoff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mao to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakherenkoff throws a strike aimed at the side of Mao's head but Mao avoids it well.
Mao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zakherenkoff is working Mao over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakherenkoff working the head and body with strikes.
Zakherenkoff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mao to see if he's OK.
Zakherenkoff trying to control the action but Mao is working from the bottom.
Zakherenkoff misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakherenkoff lands a nice forearm strike.
Zakherenkoff looks up at the clock and then as Mao takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zakherenkoff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vladimir Zakherenkoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zakherenkoff wants to take a breather but Mao manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Zakherenkoff.
Mao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakherenkoff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mao stopping the sweep attempt from Zakherenkoff.
Mao being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mao wanted to stand there but Zakherenkoff had control of the position.
Zakherenkoff striking off his back but it's not causing Mao any problems.
Mao trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakherenkoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zakherenkoff will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mao postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff throws a shot from downtown. Mao moves away and avoids it.
Mao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Mao scores with a head kick. Zakherenkoff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zakherenkoff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zakherenkoff cracks Mao with a big right hand but Mao just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zakherenkoff is putting a hurting on Mao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zakherenkoff is putting a hurting on Mao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zakherenkoff lands a nice forearm strike.
Mao is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zakherenkoff connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Zakherenkoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zakherenkoff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mao takes a swing at Zakherenkoff's ribcage but misses.
Mao takes a swing at Zakherenkoff's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Zakherenkoff lands.
Zakherenkoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Zakherenkoff takes a swing at Mao's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Mao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zakherenkoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zakherenkoff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mao scores with a hook to the body. Zakherenkoff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao throws a head kick that misses
and Zakherenkoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zakherenkoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zakherenkoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zakherenkoff lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zakherenkoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Mao is just out of range.
Mao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zakherenkoff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mao misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Zakherenkoff as he connects with a hook.
Zakherenkoff dips to his left and cracks Mao with an uppercut!
Zakherenkoff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mao throws a shot to the body.
Zakherenkoff misses with a wild body shot.
Zakherenkoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mao's waist but Mao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zakherenkoff off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zakherenkoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zakherenkoff fails with the takedown
and Mao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mao lands a big head kick that sends Zakherenkoff tumbling to the mat! Mao takes a step backwards and waves Zakherenkoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Zakherenkoff misses.
Cai Mao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Mao as Zakherenkoff shoots in.
Zakherenkoff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zakherenkoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zakherenkoff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mao comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Zakherenkoff stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Mao is on him like rabid pit bull! Zakherenkoff slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cai Mao!
In his post fight interview, Cai Mao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Evans (ranked 5017 p4p, 555 weight class) and Doug Bell (ranked 3912 p4p, 441 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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253 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Bell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Bell.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Bell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like John Evans has been cut.
Bell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
Evans fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bell is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries for a takedown but Bell circles away easily
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bell connects with the punch.
Bell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Evans is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Evans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bell to the mat! Bell manages to get full guard.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans postures up.
Bell keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell has control of Evans's left arm, preventing Evans from doing any damage.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bell is pulling down on Evans's head to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Evans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Evans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell seems keen to control Evans's posture.
Bell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Evans wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell controlling the position.
Bell keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is pulling down on Evans's head. It's preventing any offense from Evans, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Evans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Evans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
John Evans's cut is getting worse.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Bell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell stalks Evans and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Evans's face. Evans staggers backwards, shaken.
Bell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Evans backs up against the cage.
John Evans's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Bell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Evans's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bell.
Bell connects with the punch.
Bell throws a combination. Evans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Bell counters with a left to the body.
Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Bell coming out on top.
Jeez, John Evans's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Evans tries for a takedown but Bell circles away easily
and Bell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell lands a left and a right that send Evans crashing to the mat, dazed. Bell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Evans's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doug Bell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Rose (ranked 3138 p4p, 439 weight class) and Colby Barnes (ranked 1789 p4p, 274 weight class). Rose kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mobb Deep - Shook ones. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Rose drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rose somewhat.
Colby Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes clinches.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes digs a right hand into Rose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rose's gas tank.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Rose is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rose wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Rose changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rose is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Rose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rose preventing the sweep.
Rose content to stall in guard here.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rose'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control but Rose passes easily into half guard.
Barnes won't allow Rose to pass to mount.
Rose prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Rose is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rose seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnes for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Rose is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Rose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes has Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rose is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rose has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Rose working hard to break the clinch.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rose tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnes pushes Rose back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose looking to stall.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working Rose over against the cage.
Rose is looking for a takedown.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
Rose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rose is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
Oh Rose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Rose's ribcage. Rose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes knocks out Rose with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Barnes before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Barnes picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colby Barnes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Colby Barnes thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Toddumai (ranked 3880 p4p, 438 weight class) and Suga Night (ranked 3504 p4p, 407 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alessio Toddumai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suga Night!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toddumai keeps the fight on the outside.
Alessio Toddumai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Night.
A big left from Night misses.
A quick step to the side and Toddumai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toddumai lands with a straight right. Night didn't see that one coming.
Night sends Toddumai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Night is motioning to the referee to let Toddumai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Alessio Toddumai has been cut.
Toddumai misses with an uppercut. Night saw that one coming.
Night is looking for the big counter here.
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!
Night tries to move into range but Toddumai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Night ducks under a wild hook from Toddumai.
Night looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toddumai slips a straight right by Night.
Toddumai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Night counters with a crisp one two that drops Toddumai! Night thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Toddumai to his feet! Toddumai is in big trouble!
Toddumai is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack! Night connects with the perfect overhand right and Toddumai falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suga Night!
During a confident post fight interview, Suga Night 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Trey Daniels (ranked 6448 p4p, 516 weight class) and Chuck Darski (ranked 3470 p4p, 353 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
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151 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trey Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Darski!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daniels finds it's way round the side to connect with Darski's head.
Darski lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Trey Daniels has been cut.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Darski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darski lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Daniels backs off Darski throws a huge counter combo but Daniels manages to avoid it all.
We've been hearing reports that Daniels has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Darski throws a good cross that connects.
Daniels is rocked!
Darski scores with a body shot.
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Daniels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darski scores with a hook to the body. Daniels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daniels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darski flashes Daniels a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Daniels's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Daniels crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Darski punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck Darski!
Chuck Darski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dauntless logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph King (ranked 6410 p4p, 721 weight class) and Njord Norden (ranked 23420 p4p, 895 weight class). Norden has chosen Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music. Njord Norden will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Njord Norden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King walks into a straight right hand from Norden.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Joseph King has been cut.
Joseph King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Norden has knocked King down with a huge combo! Norden steps away and waves a wobbly King back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
King is rocked!
Norden forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norden manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King closes the distance but Norden moves to the side
and Norden counters with a crisp right that sends King to the canvas! Norden follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Njord Norden!
An out of breath Njord Norden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Bala (ranked 3271 p4p, 378 weight class) and Karelin Pripyat (ranked 2279 p4p, 269 weight class). Bala comes to the cage accompanied by Southpaw- Bone Thugs. Sandro Bala could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Karelin Pripyat's chin.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sandro Bala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pripyat throws a shot from downtown. Bala moves away and avoids it.
Bala throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Pripyat moves into the clinch.
Bala stops a takedown attempt from Pripyat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pripyat has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pripyat backwards.
Bala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bala.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bala breaks from the clinch.
Pripyat has Bala up against the cage in a clinch.
Bala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pripyat prevents a body shot from Bala.
Still in the clinch, Bala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bala tries a body shot but Pripyat blocks it.
Bala works on Pripyat's body with a couple of short punches.
Pripyat blocks a body shot from Bala.
Bala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bala misses with a punch on the inside.
Bala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bala tries to work over Pripyat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bala.
Bala misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bala is trying to push Pripyat away but Pripyat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bala misses with a punch to the body.
Pripyat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Bala.
Bala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bala.
Pripyat is trying to drag Bala to the mat but Bala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sandro Bala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.
Bala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bala tries to clinch up but Pripyat circles away and keeps his distance.
Pripyat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bala on the side of the head.
Pripyat rushes Bala and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bala.
Bala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pripyat goes for a takedown attempt but Bala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pripyat throws a right hand that misses
and Bala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bala throws a nice head kick!
That has opened up Karelin Pripyat's cut even more.
Karelin Pripyat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pripyat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bala.
Bala clinches.
Bala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pripyat's elbow.
Bala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pripyat backwards.
Bala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bala is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pripyat is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bala to the mat. Bala regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pripyat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pripyat's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bala is looking for a triangle but Pripyat pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Bala's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Bala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pripyat has managed to get both his arms back between Bala's legs - danger averted.
Bala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Bala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
That's time! Bala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pripyat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bala's head.
Pripyat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bala, pushing him back against the cage.
Bala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pripyat can do to turn this around?
Bala swings wildly with an uppercut but Pripyat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pripyat looking for a takedown.
A short right from Bala on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bala misses with a punch on the inside.
Bala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pripyat gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pripyat distracts Bala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pripyat is in close to Bala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pripyat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bala's head.
Pripyat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pripyat stands up over Bala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pripyat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bala working a defensive guard here.
Pripyat with a nice head shot there.
Bala is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
Bala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pripyat passes into side control.
Check out the look on Pripyat's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pripyat trying to control the action but Bala is working from the bottom.
Pripyat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bala, who protects the arm well.
Bala is trying to control Pripyat's posture but Pripyat avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat lands a strong strike to the head of Bala. That's dazed him! Pripyat looking to finish here. Bala is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Pripyat lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat made sure to mention his sponsor, Real Men Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Joseph Proudhon (ranked 2118 p4p, 283 weight class) and Cletus McDonald (ranked 1741 p4p, 235 weight class). McDonald has chosen Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Proudhon lands.
Proudhon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Proudhon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Proudhon sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Proudhon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Proudhon is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudhon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
Proudhon wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Proudhon wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Proudhon pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, if McDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald .
McDonald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McDonald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon tries to escape but McDonald is in control.
McDonald moves into full mount!
McDonald avoids the attempt from Proudhon to control.
Proudhon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Proudhon is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald content just to control the position here.
Proudhon regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proudhon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald passes Proudhon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Proudhon is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald prevents Proudhon from improving his position.
Proudhon manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cletus McDonald will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Proudhon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudhon loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Proudhon circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Proudhon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Proudhon.
McDonald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Proudhon pinned against the cage. Proudhon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Proudhon lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon scores with a punch to the head.
Proudhon throws a body shot but no joy.
Proudhon jabs at McDonald 's body.
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Proudhon counters with a series of strikes. McDonald will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDonald takes one on the button.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proudhon swivels and escapes.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Proudhon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Proudhon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proudhon.
Proudhon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proudhon swivels and escapes.
Proudhon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Proudhon.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Proudhon circles away easily
and Proudhon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald switches off momentarily and Proudhon cracks him with a monster right hand! McDonald topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Proudhon dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Proudhon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pierre Joseph Proudhon thanked Juggernaut And Gladiators for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 1913 p4p, 82 weight class) and Fentz Straterloo (ranked 2638 p4p, 125 weight class). Payakarakatong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Song For The Dead". 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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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fentz Straterloo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakarakatong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Straterloo.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Straterloo was well out of range.
Payakarakatong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Straterloo. Straterloo obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Payakarakatong blocks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses the body punch
and Straterloo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Straterloo manages to avoid it.
Straterloo tries a quick counter leg kick but Payakarakatong is wise to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Straterloo scoring well with a low kick there.
Straterloo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straterloo scores with the left hand. Payakarakatong knows he should have avoided that one.
Straterloo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Straterloo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Straterloo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Payakarakatong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Straterloo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Straterloo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Straterloo slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong backing away here, and Straterloo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Straterloo catches Payakarakatong right on the button with a cross.
Straterloo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Straterloo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot.
Straterloo is looking for the big counter here.
Payakarakatong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Straterloo thumps Payakarakatong with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Straterloo's head.
Payakarakatong lands a nice hook to Straterloo's body. Straterloo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Straterloo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Straterloo lands with a straight right. Payakarakatong didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straterloo misses the shot to the body.
Straterloo throws a chopping leg kick but Payakarakatong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Payakarakatong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Straterloo was well out of range.
Straterloo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Payakarakatong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakarakatong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Straterloo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Straterloo moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Straterloo.
Payakarakatong backing away here, and Straterloo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Straterloo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Payakarakatong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick
and Straterloo counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Payakarakatong misses
and Straterloo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Straterloo throws a body kick that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a good low kick that Straterloo was not able to check.
Payakarakatong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong trying to control the action but Straterloo is working from the bottom.
Payakarakatong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Straterloo has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fentz Straterloo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Straterloo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakarakatong throws a right hand that misses
and Straterloo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Payakarakatong misses with a leg kick
and Straterloo counters with an inside leg kick.
Straterloo tries to move into range but Payakarakatong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Straterloo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakarakatong moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the body
and Straterloo counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Straterloo.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Straterloo misses.
Straterloo scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Straterloo moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Straterloo.
Payakarakatong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Straterloo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Straterloo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong throws a jab but it's blocked by Straterloo.
Straterloo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong misses with a takedown
and Straterloo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Straterloo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Straterloo throws out a counter right but Payakarakatong avoids it with no problem.
Straterloo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Straterloo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Straterloo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Payakarakatong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Payakarakatong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong throws a looping overhand right but Straterloo ducks down to avoid it.
Straterloo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Straterloo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Straterloo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Payakarakatong blocks it well.
Straterloo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut
and Straterloo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fentz Straterloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Payakarakatong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab. Straterloo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good work by Straterloo as he checks the leg kick.
Straterloo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the body
and Straterloo counters with a low kick, right behind Payakarakatong 's knee.
Fentz Straterloo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Straterloo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Straterloo misses with a low kick.
Payakarakatong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Straterloo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Straterloo throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Payakarakatong throws a jab but it's blocked by Straterloo.
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Straterloo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Payakarakatong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Straterloo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Straterloo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Straterloo unleashes a big counter combination but Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Payakarakatong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payakarakatong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Straterloo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payakarakatong.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Payakarakatong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Straterloo is out of range.
Straterloo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Straterloo misses with a kick to the body.
Payakarakatong lands a lovely overhand right.
Straterloo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Straterloo, right into the meat.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Straterloo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Straterloo.
Straterloo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Straterloo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Payakarakatong takes a step back to recover.
Fentz Straterloo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A cross from Straterloo lands.
Straterloo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Payakarakatong misses
and Straterloo counters with a straight right hand.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Straterloo moved out of range.
Straterloo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payakarakatong.
Straterloo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Straterloo lands the left hand.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakarakatong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fentz Straterloo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Straterloo 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fentz Straterloo!
After winning the bout, Fentz Straterloo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry Thailand, I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Nobrainer (ranked 1120 p4p, 146 weight class) and James Lang (ranked 1256 p4p, 160 weight class). Nobrainer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pink Floyd- another brick in the wall. Lang has chosen Planet Rock as his entrance music. James Lang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewey Nobrainer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobrainer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lang is looking to clinch.
Lang swings for the body but Nobrainer moves out of range.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nobrainer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lang will feel that in the morning.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nobrainer was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Lang scores with a sloppy right hand. Nobrainer should have avoided that one.
Lang rushes Nobrainer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nobrainer prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang working aggressively here.
Lang blocking some punches.
Lang is leaning against Nobrainer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nobrainer.
Nobrainer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nobrainer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nobrainer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Lang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang slips under a jab from Nobrainer.
Lang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nobrainer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nobrainer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nobrainer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lang just manages to avoid it.
Lang lands a body shot.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nobrainer is breathing heavily.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nobrainer misses with a low kick.
Lang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nobrainer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nobrainer checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nobrainer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nobrainer moves away.
Nobrainer misses with the combination.
Lang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lang duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang defending well as Nobrainer loads up on a big left hand.
Lang throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang throws a shot to the body.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Nobrainer is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nobrainer rather than just go for the knockout.
Lang connects with a body shot.
Lang scores with a nice right hand.
Nobrainer ducks right into an uppercut from Lang.
Lang drives through and clinches with Nobrainer against the cage.
Lang lands with a right to the head.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nobrainer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nobrainer is rocked!
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Nobrainer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lang is leaning against Nobrainer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nobrainer seems to have got his legs back now.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nobrainer's elbow.
Lang digs a right hand underneath Nobrainer's ribcage. Nobrainer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang digs a right hand into Nobrainer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nobrainer's gas tank.
Lang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nobrainer backwards.
Lang lands a shot to the body.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lang creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nobrainer with a big uppercut! Nobrainer tries to clinch up but Lang pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nobrainer to the mat! Nobrainer covers up and Lang unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Lang!
James Lang is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional James Lang said 'I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got! '.
The defeated Dewey Nobrainer had this to say: 'I am normally the one who does the teaching but I still can learn thing or two every so often..I would like to schedule a rematch right away'.
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