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TGC 35: Wangler vs Johnson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pearse Mullen (ranked 8518 p4p, 686 weight class) and Shawn Griffin (ranked 22883 p4p, 750 weight class). Griffin has chosen Medicate - Flaw as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Pearse Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen tries to sprawl but Griffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Griffin is looking for a kimura here.
Mullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Griffin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin winds up and cracks Mullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Griffin prevents Mullen from improving his position.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mullen trying to control here.
Mullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Mullen's head.
Griffin working Mullen over with strikes.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mullen is rocked!
Mullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Mullen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mullen taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Mullen taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Oh Mullen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mullen is trying to control but can't.
Mullen seems to have got his legs back now.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen trying to hold on to Griffin's head to control him but Griffin postures up.
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Mullen's head.
Griffin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mullen wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mullen is breathing heavily.
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. Griffin connects with a nice short shot to Mullen's temple.
Griffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Griffin 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! Mullen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Griffin!
After winning the bout, Shawn Griffin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris White (ranked 5424 p4p, 573 weight class) and Floyd Maybetter (ranked 4709 p4p, 517 weight class). Chris White has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Maybetter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maybetter avoids the body shot from White.
Maybetter tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White moves out of range as Maybetter strikes.
Maybetter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White misses with a takedown attempt
and Maybetter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maybetter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chris White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Chris White has been cut.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maybetter to score with a decent uppercut.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White tries to clinch there but Maybetter circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maybetter! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybetter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White misses with a combination
and Maybetter counters with a left to the body.
Maybetter loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White is looking to clinch.
Maybetter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White looks to land a combination but Maybetter avoids it well.
White is looking to clinch but Maybetter is avoiding it.
White misses with a takedown attempt
and Maybetter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Maybetter misses its intended target.
White is looking for a counter combo.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maybetter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maybetter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maybetter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maybetter lands a head shot.
Maybetter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maybetter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
Maybetter scores with a jab to the head.
White is rocked!
Chris White's cut is getting worse.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maybetter scores with a counter punch that sends White to the canvas! Maybetter smells blood - he's punishing White with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! White has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Maybetter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Briscoe (ranked 3815 p4p, 335 weight class) and Jaddie Defensor Iv (ranked 5137 p4p, 418 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Charles Briscoe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charles Briscoe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Briscoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaddie Defensor Iv!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defensor Iv throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Briscoe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Defensor Iv breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Defensor Iv.
It looks like Charles Briscoe has been cut.
Defensor Iv connects with a looping right hand.
Defensor Iv throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Briscoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Defensor Iv drops Briscoe with a beautiful combination! Briscoe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Defensor Iv is looking for the KO!
Briscoe is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defensor Iv connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Briscoe tumbling to the canvas! Defensor Iv pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Briscoe was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jaddie Defensor Iv!
Jaddie Defensor Iv bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klahan Metharom (ranked 4310 p4p, 209 weight class) and Marcus Santana (ranked 5767 p4p, 259 weight class). Santana has chosen Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still as his entrance music. Klahan Metharom is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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, Klahan Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Marcus Santana!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santana! But no joy.
Santana misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom misses with a leg kick
and Santana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santana misses with an uppercut
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santana thinking.
Santana looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Santana rushes Metharom and presses him up against the cage.
Metharom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Metharom tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Santana breaks the clinch.
Santana closes the distance and pushes Metharom back into the cage.
Santana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana lands with a cross.
Santana throws a chopping leg kick but Metharom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Metharom's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Metharom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santana.
Santana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Metharom defends it nicely.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Santana gets a takedown into half guard.
Santana controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Santana has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Santana is keen to just control but Metharom is a slippery customer.
Santana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Santana.
Santana wants to control the pace but Metharom is squirming around nicely.
Santana sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Santana looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santana goes for an armbar but Metharom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Metharom.
Santana told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Santana working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana controlling the position.
Metharom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Metharom has managed to get both his arms back between Santana's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana wants to hit a switch here but Metharom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Santana there!
Santana working to try and regain half guard.
Metharom controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Santana will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom connects with a looping right hand.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Metharom lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
Metharom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Metharom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santana is out of range and Metharom settles back down.
As Metharom backs off Santana throws a huge counter combo but Metharom manages to avoid it all.
Metharom lands with a straight right. Santana didn't see that one coming.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Santana knows he should have avoided that one.
Santana throws a series of punches but Metharom moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Metharom.
A big right from Santana misses.
Santana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, jab by Santana - just one landing.
A jab from Santana misses.
Santana takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Santana misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Santana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metharom with a jab.
Santana has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom is working Santana over against the cage.
Santana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom just leaning against Santana, taking a breather.
Santana lands a nice uppercut.
Metharom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Metharom taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Santana.
Santana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santana lands with a left to the head.
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santana staying out of range there.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Santana moved out of range nicely.
Santana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
Santana stands up and beckons Metharom to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Metharom as Santana shoots in.
Santana is looking to clinch but Metharom is avoiding it.
Metharom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santana checks a low kick from Metharom.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
Santana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santana moves out of range of the body kick from Metharom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santana! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Santana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Santana takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Santana slips a jab from Metharom.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Santana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom digs a good hook to Santana's body.
Metharom tries to score with a low kick but Santana moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Santana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Metharom throws a front kick aimed at Santana's knee but Santana avoids it well.
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
Santana lands a really nice looking cross but Metharom seems unphased.
Santana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana misses with the combination.
Santana moves into the clinch.
Santana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santana blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Santana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Santana throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a nice kick to the body.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Santana shoots for a takedown but Metharom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santana misses the jab.
A low kick from Santana is predictable there
and Metharom counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana drives through and clinches with Metharom against the cage.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Metharom avoids it.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Santana.
Santana lands a body punch.
Metharom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Santana just leaning against Metharom, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Santana stalling in the clinch but Metharom improves position.
Santana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santana is looking for a takedown.
Santana pulls Metharom into guard.
Santana 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.
Metharom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santana can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santana wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
Santana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Metharom gets to his feet. Santana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santana takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Santana avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Metharom looks to land a body kick but Santana moved away.
Santana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Metharom. Metharom obviously looking to wear him down.
Santana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to clinch but Metharom slips to the side
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Metharom keeps the fight on the outside.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santana shoots in but no luck this time.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Santana.
Metharom slips under a jab from Santana.
Santana misses with a hook. Metharom ducked under it nicely.
Santana avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Santana rushes Metharom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Metharom lands a right hand.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Santana - that landed with a thud.
Metharom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom pushes Santana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Metharom lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana tries a body shot but Metharom blocks it.
Santana breaks the clinch.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom scores with a head kick. Santana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Santana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Santana manages to circle out of the way.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Metharom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Santana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santana takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metharom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
During a confident post fight interview, Klahan Metharom 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 Allan Omega (ranked 3859 p4p, 189 weight class) and Melvin Tucker (ranked 8226 p4p, 297 weight class). Omega comes to the cage accompanied by OMEGA NJPW. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
143 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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27
139 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allan Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker throws out a counter right but Omega avoids it with no problem.
Omega misses with the body kick
and Tucker counters with a takedown into side control.
Tucker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Omega is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Omega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tucker on the ground.
Tucker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Omega misses with a double jab.
Omega lands with an uppercut that bounces Tucker off the cage and back into range.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Omega napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Omega is trying to buck Tucker off.
Tucker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Omega is not content to let Tucker control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Omega is trying to buck Tucker off.
Tucker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control the position but Omega is working away.
Omega is pushing Tucker's head away, looking to escape. Tucker manages to hold on to the position though.
Tucker wants to control but Omega is keeping him busy.
Omega sneaks out the side door and pushes Tucker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Omega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Allan Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Omega lands with a good body shot.
Omega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Omega throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega digs a good body shot into Tucker's ribs.
Tucker moves to clinch but Omega breaks away
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Omega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Omega is not content to let Tucker control the position.
Tucker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Omega wants to get back to his feet but Tucker drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Omega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tucker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Omega tries to bum rush Tucker with a series of wild strikes but Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Omega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tucker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allan Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tucker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Tucker with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker fails with the takedown
and Omega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Omega circles away easily
enabling Omega to counter with a crisp jab.
Allan Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Omega sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Omega counters with a straight right hand.
Tucker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tucker is rocked!
Tucker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Omega finish him?
A punch combination from Omega misses.
Tucker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Omega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Omega lands a nice shot that snaps Tucker's head back.
Omega throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Omega is avoiding it.
Omega scores with the left hand. Tucker knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Omega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Omega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Omega lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega lands with an overhand left.
Omega with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tucker.
Tucker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Omega pinned against the cage. Omega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tucker tries to land a leg kick but Omega saw it coming and moves away.
Tucker moves into range and clinches up with Omega.
Tucker seems to have recovered his senses.
Omega manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Omega misses.
Tucker wants to counter the offense by Omega and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omega circles away.
Tucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Omega as Tucker shoots in.
Omega jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Omega punishes Tucker's body with a nice straight punch.
Tucker throws a lazy uppercut
and Omega counters with a right hand to the body.
Omega throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tucker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allan Omega is winning the standup battle so far.
Tucker shoots in but no luck this time.
Omega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Omega misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tucker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Omega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker tries to clinch
and Omega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Omega scores with a jab to the body.
Omega misses with a wild body shot.
Omega scores with a one two! Tucker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Tucker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Omega dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick from Omega.
Omega scores with the left hand. Tucker knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Omega. Beautiful body shot.
Omega misses with the combination.
Tucker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Omega scores with a shot to the body.
Tucker misses with a takedown
and Omega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Omega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tucker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tucker shoots in but Omega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tucker gets a clinch.
Omega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Omega prevents the takedown attempt.
Allan Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Tucker has Omega pressed against the cage, preventing Omega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Omega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Tucker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tucker showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Omega is defending well.
Tucker thows a huge punch but Omega dodges it nicely.
Omega is trying to stand up here but Tucker is controlling him well.
Tucker wants to free his trapped foot but Omega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega wants to get back to his feet.
Tucker is keen to just control but Omega is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omega throws a shot to the body.
Omega throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Omega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tucker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Omega lands.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Omega sprawls well.
Allan Omega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omega's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Omega duly obliges.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omega circles away.
Omega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.
Omega looks to land a body kick but Tucker moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker with a poor takedown
and Omega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tucker backs up against the cage.
Omega misses the shot to the body.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?
Tucker fails with the takedown
and Omega counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Omega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Omega, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Omega!
Post fight, an emotional Allan Omega said 'Dulles Bush you absolutely suck!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hysse Berg (ranked 5290 p4p, 562 weight class) and Mihai Viteazul (ranked 4228 p4p, 483 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Viteazul's choice of entrance music: Capul lui Mihai Viteazul. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
197 lbs
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20
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
Good takedowns
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hysse Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mihai Viteazul!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg closes the distance and clinches.
Berg throws an elbow but it misses.
Viteazul scores with a shoulder strike.
Berg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berg trying to land knees to the body.
Viteazul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Berg tries to score a body lock takedown but Viteazul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Berg tries a body shot but Viteazul blocks it.
Berg missing with knees to the body.
Berg wants to take the fight to the mat but Viteazul manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Viteazul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berg tries for a takedown but Viteazul manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hysse Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viteazul lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viteazul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viteazul blocks a body shot from Berg.
Viteazul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Viteazul makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Viteazul counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg tries for a takedown but Viteazul circles away easily
and Viteazul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Viteazul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berg.
Berg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hysse Berg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berg dives in and grabs Viteazul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viteazul pushes down on Berg's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Viteazul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Viteazul!
Viteazul takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Viteazul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Viteazul sneaks back into half guard.
Viteazul keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Viteazul is looking to control Berg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viteazul avoid being mounted?
Berg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viteazul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Viteazul controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Viteazul is continuing to stall.
Viteazul trying to hold on to Berg's head to control him but Berg postures up.
Viteazul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Viteazul felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viteazul is trying to control but can't.
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.
Viteazul keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Viteazul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berg throwing shots but Viteazul is blocking nicely.
Viteazul throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Viteazul gets full guard.
Viteazul working a defensive guard here.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Viteazul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viteazul keeping full guard, as Berg tries to pass.
Viteazul trying to control the position.
Viteazul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Berg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Viteazul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viteazul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Viteazul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berg is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mihai Viteazul will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Berg doesn't manage to clinch there - Viteazul circles away.
Viteazul lands with an overhand left.
Nice takedown defense from Viteazul. No joy for Berg on that attempt.
Berg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viteazul tries to avoid it but Berg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viteazul to the ground. Viteazul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Viteazul sizes up Berg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Viteazul swings for the body but Berg moves out of range.
Berg misses with a takedown
and Viteazul counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hysse Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viteazul counters with a nice uppercut.
Viteazul cracks a nice hook into Berg's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viteazul throws a lazy right hand but Berg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berg moves in looking to clinch but Viteazul pushes him off.
Viteazul connects with a body shot.
Viteazul keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viteazul lands a jab to the nose.
Berg tries to move into range but Viteazul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Berg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viteazul.
Viteazul misses with an uppercut.
Viteazul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berg tries to counter with a takedown but Viteazul is quick to defend against it.
Berg takes one to the side of the head.
Berg moves out of range as Viteazul strikes.
Viteazul scores with a body shot.
Viteazul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Berg at a distance.
Viteazul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viteazul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viteazul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Viteazul manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viteazul controls Berg momentarily but Berg frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viteazul wants to sweep but no luck.
Viteazul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berg passes Viteazul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Viteazul is looking for a sweep. Berg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berg is thwarting Viteazul's attempts to control the position.
Viteazul is trying to stand back up but Berg is controlling him
Berg 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.
Viteazul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berg's back!
Berg rolls, trying to escape but Viteazul keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viteazul loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Berg hold on?
Viteazul missing with strikes from the back.
Viteazul tries to keep control of the position but Berg is staying busy.
Viteazul struggling to land strikes to the head as Berg covers up.
Viteazul misses with a punch to the head.
Berg covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Viteazul throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Viteazul struggling to land strikes to the head as Berg covers up.
Berg wants to escape the position.
Viteazul throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Viteazul throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Viteazul throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Berg tries to break free.
Berg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Berg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viteazul is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Berg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Viteazul wants to control the pace but Berg is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Viteazul.
Viteazul working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Viteazul throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berg working to try and regain half guard.
Viteazul sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Viteazul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berg tries to reverse the position but Viteazul maintains control.
Viteazul throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Viteazul cracks Berg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Viteazul throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Viteazul landing punches.
Viteazul thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Viteazul wants to control the pace but Berg is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mihai Viteazul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Berg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Berg with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Viteazul counter with a right hand.
Berg misses with a takedown
and Viteazul counters with a left to the body.
Viteazul thuds a left hand into Berg's body.
Viteazul with a jab.
Viteazul scores with a hook to the body. Berg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Viteazul as he connects with a hook.
Berg tries to clinch but Viteazul moves away
and Viteazul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Viteazul works the jab nicely.
Berg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Viteazul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berg scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viteazul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Viteazul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viteazul lands a jab to Berg's midsection.
Hysse Berg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berg misses with a takedown
and Viteazul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hysse Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viteazul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Berg dodges the punch combination from Viteazul.
Berg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viteazul lands with a nice body punch.
Mihai Viteazul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berg wants to clinch.
Viteazul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hysse Berg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viteazul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berg was well out of range. Poor timing from Viteazul.
Berg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Berg wants to clinch
and Viteazul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berg is rocked!
Berg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Viteazul counters with a big right hand! Oh Berg is in trouble here! Viteazul follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mihai Viteazul!
Mihai Viteazul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Craig (ranked 3034 p4p, 149 weight class) and Ashton Knuckles (ranked 3218 p4p, 167 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ashton Knuckles was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashton Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Knuckles throws a head kick that Craig semi-blocks.
Craig throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Knuckles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knuckles throws a one two combo.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Craig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knuckles lands a leg kick that knocks Craig off balance momentarily.
Craig slips a jab from Knuckles.
Craig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knuckles, pushing him back against the cage.
Knuckles gets control of Craig's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knuckles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knuckles looking for a guillotine here but Craig defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Craig prevents Knuckles from getting back to his feet.
Knuckles throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Craig wants to stand but Knuckles is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knuckles is looking for a triangle but Craig pushes his legs off easily.
Craig wants to get up but he can't break Knuckles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Craig postures up.
Knuckles 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles has his feet on Craig's thighs here. He's pushed Craig off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Craig screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Knuckles!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ashton Knuckles thanked Juggernaut And Gladiators for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Chinannigans (ranked 1924 p4p, 232 weight class) and Karelin Pripyat (ranked 2478 p4p, 292 weight class). The key to victory for Jones Chinannigans has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jones Chinannigans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pripyat dives in for a single leg takedown but Chinannigans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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.
Karelin Pripyat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pripyat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chinannigans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pripyat somewhat.
Pripyat misses with a takedown attempt
and Chinannigans counters with a straight right hand.
Jones Chinannigans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.
Pripyat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chinannigans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pripyat or perhaps it was just good defense by Chinannigans, which made it look bad.
Chinannigans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pripyat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chinannigans manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chinannigans controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chinannigans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chinannigans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chinannigans!
Pripyat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Pripyat looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chinannigans pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chinannigans trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chinannigans pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pripyat can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinannigans content just to control the position here.
Chinannigans wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Chinannigans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pripyat on the ground.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Chinannigans has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pripyat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Chinannigans's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pripyat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pripyat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chinannigans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chinannigans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chinannigans!
Pripyat tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Chinannigans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pripyat fails with the takedown
enabling Chinannigans to counter with a crisp jab.
Pripyat fails with a takedown attempt.
Chinannigans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pripyat can do to turn this around?
Pripyat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chinannigans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pripyat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pripyat has gone for a leg lock! Chinannigans slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pripyat's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinannigans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pripyat pushes a forearm under Chinannigans's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chinannigans is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karelin Pripyat!
A determined Karelin Pripyat didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 1529 p4p, 77 weight class) and Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 2212 p4p, 111 weight class). Ji Woo comes to the cage accompanied by 나쁜 달 상승. Payakarakatong has chosen "Song For The Dead" as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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135 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ji Woo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ji Woo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Payakarakatong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Ji Woo's legs.
Ji Woo jabs Payakarakatong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payakarakatong counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Ji Woo finds it's target.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ji Woo. Ji Woo obviously looking to wear him down.
Ji Woo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ji Woo sizes up Payakarakatong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ji Woo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ji Woo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong with a hook.
Ji Woo lands with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong stuns Ji Woo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo scores with a shot to the body.
Ji Woo rushes Payakarakatong and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakarakatong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong manages to break the clinch.
Ji Woo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Payakarakatong throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Payakarakatong walks into a left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Payakarakatong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ji Woo - the referee stops the clock and Payakarakatong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ji Woo. Payakarakatong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the body kick from Ji Woo.
Nice uppercut lands for Ji Woo. That snapped Payakarakatong's head back.
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Payakarakatong's shoulder, as Payakarakatong tries to avoid the shot.
Payakarakatong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo jabs Payakarakatong right on the nose. Payakarakatong blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ji Woo lands with a good body shot.
Ji Woo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Ji Woo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo defending well as Payakarakatong loads up on a big left hand.
Ji Woo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Payakarakatong throws a solid leg kick but Ji Woo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo lands a really nice looking cross but Payakarakatong seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakarakatong moves away.
Payakarakatong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
Ji Woo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ji Woo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payakarakatong's hands.
Payakarakatong tries to work over Ji Woo's front leg with a kick but Ji Woo checks it.
Ji Woo just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Payakarakatong misses.
A quick step to the side and Ji Woo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ji Woo lunges at Payakarakatong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payakarakatong's hand.
Payakarakatong scores with a hook to the body. Ji Woo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Ji Woo does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Woo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakarakatong can do to turn this around?
Ji Woo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ji Woo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo connects with a nice looking jab.
Ji Woo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy body shot
and Payakarakatong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ji Woo lands a glancing blow to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Ji Woo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakarakatong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ji Woo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ji Woo tries to clinch up
and Payakarakatong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakarakatong walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ji Woo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick from Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ji Woo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ji Woo lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Ji Woo lands with a light punch inside.
Payakarakatong breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payakarakatong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
Ji Woo lands a right hand.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ji Woo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Payakarakatongs head.
I was talking to Ji Woo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ji Woo working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakarakatong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
Ji Woo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ji Woo blocks the body kick.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo pushes Payakarakatong up against the cage in a clinch.
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch.
Payakarakatong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ji Woo finds it's way round the side to connect with Payakarakatong's head.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakarakatong.
A left lands for Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ji Woo looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ji Woo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ji Woo connects with a looping right hand.
Ji Woo blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Payakarakatong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ji Woo rushes Payakarakatong and presses him up against the cage.
Payakarakatong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ji Woo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Payakarakatong can turn it around.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ji Woo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakarakatong lands a nice shot to the body.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
Ji Woo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ji Woo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ji Woo scores with a shot to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ji Woo can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Ji Woo lands a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Payakarakatong throws a body kick that misses.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong misses with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a leg kick.
Ji Woo thumps Payakarakatong with a low kick.
Ji Woo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payakarakatong's sensitive parts.
Payakarakatong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ji Woo momentarily.
Ji Woo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ji Woo tries to land a leg kick but Payakarakatong saw it coming and moves away.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo connects with a right hand. Payakarakatong shakes it off.
Ji Woo thuds a left hand into Payakarakatong's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ji Woo. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Payakarakatong blocks the low kick.
Ji Woo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Payakarakatong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ji Woo, right into the meat.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Ji Woo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payakarakatong doesn't seem phased though.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakarakatong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a chopping leg kick but Payakarakatong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Payakarakatong ducks right into an uppercut from Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ji Woo - that will leave a mark!
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with the body kick
and Ji Woo counters with a good low kick that Payakarakatong was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo connects with a solid leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Payakarakatong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Payakarakatong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ji Woo to score with a decent uppercut.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payakarakatong in his tracks.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakarakatong ducks right into an uppercut from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payakarakatong! But no joy.
Ji Woo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head.
Ji Woo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payakarakatong lands a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ji Woo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong lands with a right to the 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!
Ji Woo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ji Woo thuds a left hand into Payakarakatong's body.
Bong Ji Woo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong works Ji Woo's body with a nice hook.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ji Woo lands a jab to Payakarakatong's midsection.
Ji Woo lands a jab to the nose.
Ji Woo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payakarakatong connects with a jab.
It looks like Bong Ji Woo has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Ji Woo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ji Woo lands with a hook. Payakarakatong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payakarakatong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payakarakatong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ji Woo punishes Payakarakatong's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ji Woo moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ji Woo 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 242 p4p, 34 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 1197 p4p, 170 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wangler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Pogues - Sally Maclennane. Bobby Wangler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Wangler!
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, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangler swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Wangler throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wangler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wangler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wangler jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Wangler.
Wangler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wangler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wangler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Wangler was well out of range.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Wangler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wangler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wangler scores with a jab to the head.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Wangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Wangler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wangler lands a body shot.
Wangler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wangler misses with a wild combination.
Wangler scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wangler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wangler misses with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson jabs Wangler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wangler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wangler misses with a looping right.
Wangler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Wangler throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wangler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wangler misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wangler thinking.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wangler throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Wangler closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Wangler pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Wangler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Wangler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson punishes Wangler's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wangler tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Wangler misses with a double jab.
Wangler lands a two punch combo.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wangler is just out of range.
Wangler attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Wangler scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson tries to bum rush Wangler with a series of wild strikes but Wangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wangler.
Wangler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wangler.
Wangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson with a jab.
Wangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wangler walks into a left hand.
Wangler dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Wangler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wangler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wangler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wangler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Wangler catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
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 Bobby Wangler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson works Wangler's body with a nice hook.
Johnson slips under a jab from Wangler.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wangler throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wangler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Wangler is out of range.
Johnson stuns Wangler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wangler.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Wangler's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Wangler's body.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wangler was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Wangler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Wangler misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson takes a swing at Wangler's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Wangler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler lands a right hook to the body.
Wangler gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wangler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wangler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wangler is rocked!
Johnson steps in with a hook that catches Wangler right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Johnson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wangler looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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