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TGC 37: Cobb vs Sylvia PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Mutalimov (ranked 7138 p4p, 440 weight class) and Trey Daniels (ranked 23362 p4p, 514 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamil Mutalimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trey Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutalimov closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.
Daniels avoiding damage as Mutalimov throws knees to the body.
Mutalimov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Trey Daniels has been cut.
Daniels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mutalimov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mutalimov stalling the fight.
Mutalimov has Daniels pushed against the cage.
Mutalimov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Daniels in his tracks for a moment.
Daniels avoiding damage as Mutalimov throws knees to the body.
Daniels being controlled against the cage.
Daniels jumps guard but Mutalimov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Daniels 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.
Shamil Mutalimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Daniels.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Trey Daniels's cut even more.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daniels is rocked!
Daniels blocks the elbow strike.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Mutalimov finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mutalimov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daniels's brow.
Daniels avoids a wild elbow strike from Mutalimov.
Daniels avoids the elbow strike from Mutalimov, against the cage.
Mutalimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mutalimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mutalimov looking to score a takedown. He gets a body lock and scores a very heavy trip takedown. That's knocked the wind out of Daniels! Mutalimov lands strikes from the mount and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Shamil Mutalimov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Djalo Tavares (ranked 4051 p4p, 188 weight class) and Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 5431 p4p, 225 weight class). Tavares comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Shit. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djalo Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tavares rushes Ruenroeng and presses him up against the cage.
Tavares lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tavares digs a right hand into Ruenroeng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruenroeng's gas tank.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares dodges an elbow strike from Ruenroeng.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Tavares.
Tavares lands a nice uppercut.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruenroeng manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ruenroeng fails to land.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Tavares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ruenroeng lands with a right to the head.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Tavares.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tavares dodges an elbow strike from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores with a knee to the head.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruenroeng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruenroeng prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djalo Tavares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Tavares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ruenroeng throws an elbow but misses.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng misses with some punches.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside that Tavares shrugs off.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tavares in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tavares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tavares.
A knee to the head by Ruenroeng.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands with a right to the head.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Tavares avoids the damage to the body.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavares.
Ruenroeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tavares is defending well for now.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Ruenroeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Tavares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares digs a right hand into Ruenroeng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruenroeng's gas tank.
Ruenroeng lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Ruenroeng looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Tavares lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ruenroeng regains guard immediately.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruenroeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there.
Ruenroeng is trying to control the position but Tavares postures up.
Tavares preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruenroeng connects with the punch.
Tavares instigates a clinch.
Ruenroeng prevents the takedown attempt.
Tavares tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
A short body shot lands from Tavares as the two fighters clinch.
Tavares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tavares lands a left hand.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tavares is rocked!
It looks like Djalo Tavares has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Oh Tavares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Ruenroeng.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tavares's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng pushes Tavares against the cage. Ruenroeng is working some dirty boxing. Ruenroeng pushes off with a quick right hook! Tavares goes down! Tavares tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ruenroeng moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samak Ruenroeng!
In defeat, Djalo Tavares stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ami na findau cadera!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Dayley (ranked 2579 p4p, 327 weight class) and Akihito Yamato (ranked 5171 p4p, 538 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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182 lbs
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165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Dayley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akihito Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dayley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dayley throws a head kick that misses
letting Yamato counter with a right hand.
Dayley misses with a takedown
and Yamato counters with a stiff right hand.
Dayley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamato stuffs the takedown.
David Dayley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dayley fails with the takedown
enabling Yamato to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dayley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Yamato finds it's way through Dayley's defenses.
Dayley throws a sloppy head kick
and Yamato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dayley is rocked!
Yamato connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Dayley out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akihito Yamato!
Akihito Yamato 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bork Laser (ranked 4525 p4p, 458 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 5109 p4p, 508 weight class). Laser comes to the cage accompanied by Enforcer. Ice Tea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bork Laser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laser tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tea counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Laser wants to stand back up but Tea manages to pass into side control.
Tea slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Tea 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Tea might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tea is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tea tries to move to mount but Laser blocks the move with his legs.
Laser trying to remain calm as Tea controls from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laser tries to clinch up
and Tea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laser won't be happy with that.
Tea stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Laser looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laser has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tea is working for takedown but Laser is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laser walks away with a smile on his face. Tea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laser tries to clinch but Tea moves away
and Tea counters with a single leg into guard. Laser didn't expect that.
Tea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laser is keeping the position for now.
Tea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Tea dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tea keeps the fight on the outside.
Laser swings for the body but Tea moves out of range.
Tea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laser has managed to clinch.
Laser landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laser moves in looking to clinch but Tea pushes him off.
Tea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tea keeps the fight on the outside.
And Tea tries to counter it with a takedown but Laser pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Laser clinches up against the cage.
Tea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laser just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laser.
Laser scores with a shot to the side of Tea's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea tries to pull guard but Laser won't allow it.
Tea managing to block the knees to the body from Laser.
Laser pushes Tea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tea tries to pull guard but Laser holds him up against the cage and eventually Tea drops back down to his feet.
Bork Laser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Tea tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tea is looking to take a break and control but Laser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tea is breathing heavily.
Tea content to control rather than advance.
Tea wants to stand up but Laser has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tea looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tea seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laser scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tea manages to mount him!
Laser squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tea controlling the pace for now.
Laser bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Laser wants to stand but Tea has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tea working for a triangle but Laser defends it easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tea has an active guard here but Laser has managed to pass into half guard.
Laser wants to stand up but Tea is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laser stands up out of the half guard.
Laser scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laser doesn't manage to clinch there - Tea circles away.
Bork Laser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laser doesn't manage to clinch there - Tea circles away.
Tea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laser defends it well.
Laser shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tea eats them both and turns towards Laser to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bork Laser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tea keeps the fight on the outside.
Tea with the counter takedown but Laser avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bork Laser dominated that second round.
That's time! Laser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tea.
Laser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laser closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tea.
Laser uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laser moves into the clinch.
Tea pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Laser doesn't defend quickly enough and Tea has managed to lock this one up! Can Laser escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tea on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ice Tea!
An out of breath Ice Tea thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arbi Amagov (ranked 5611 p4p, 478 weight class) and Paddy Fagan (ranked 4943 p4p, 450 weight class). Amagov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Raphael Lake - Vertigo. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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166 lbs
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arbi Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagan jabs Amagov right on the nose. Amagov blinks but takes it well.
We've been hearing reports that Amagov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Amagov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fagan's guard.
Fagan keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully.
Fagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fagan is trying to hold Amagov in close to prevent damage but Amagov has managed to pass into half guard.
Fagan trying to control here.
Fagan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fagan is staying active underneath Amagov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Amagov wants to pass the guard but Fagan is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Amagov is trying to work for a kimura but Fagan is defending well.
Fagan pushes Amagov off looking to stand but Amagov dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov working over Fagan with some ground and pound. Fagan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fagan wants to control but Amagov is keeping busy.
Fagan tries to roll over but Amagov keeps him under control.
Amagov uses his free foot to push down on Fagan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fagan.
Amagov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fagan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fagan holds on to Amagov as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Fagan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Amagov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Amagov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Amagov looking to secure an arm triangle but Fagan defends it well.
Amagov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fagan wants to control but Amagov is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amagov wants to finish this one by submission but Fagan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Amagov.
Amagov working for a guillotine from mount but Fagan is in no mood to give up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amagov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Amagov lands with some strikes.
Fagan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amagov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amagov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fagan is holding on to half guard well.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amagov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Amagov working over Fagan with some ground and pound. Fagan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagan keeping hold of Amagov's head, controlling as best he can.
Amagov 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.
Amagov is looking to advance position but Fagan won't allow it.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fagan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Amagov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fagan defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fagan tries to roll over but Amagov keeps him under control.
Amagov drops an elbow to the side of Fagan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Amagov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fagan throws a big shot that misses.
Fagan takes a swing at Amagov's ribcage but misses.
Fagan connects with a body shot.
Fagan throws out a powerful jab.
Amagov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fagan as he jumps to the side.
Fagan steps in with a hook that catches Amagov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fagan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Amagov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Fagan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Darski (ranked 4007 p4p, 333 weight class) and Cole Mccullough (ranked 6045 p4p, 416 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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151 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Darski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cole Mccullough!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darski throws a body shot but no joy.
Mccullough blocks a head kick by Darski.
Mccullough takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Darski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mccullough moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mccullough takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mccullough throws a right hand that misses
and Darski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Darski as he connects with a hook.
Darski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darski lands a leg kick that knocks Mccullough off balance momentarily.
Chuck Darski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mccullough gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chuck Darski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chuck Darski thanked Dauntless for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grimur Agnarsson (ranked 1703 p4p, 79 weight class) and Santosh Nagasaki (ranked 2552 p4p, 117 weight class). Agnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Drop death - Squeel. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nagasaki's choice of entrance music: Execute Plan: Creeping Shadow. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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139 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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grimur Agnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santosh Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Nagasaki - just one landing.
Agnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.
Agnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nagasaki thuds a left hand into Agnarsson's body.
Nagasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Agnarsson is out of range.
Agnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
A jab from Agnarsson misses.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Agnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nagasaki jabs Agnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Agnarsson with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Nagasaki.
Grimur Agnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agnarsson misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses.
Agnarsson misses with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Nagasaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki tests Agnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagasaki cracks Agnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Agnarsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nagasaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson pulls Nagasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Nagasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Agnarsson working a defensive guard here.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Agnarsson blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nagasaki working his ground and pound in the gym.
Nagasaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Agnarsson has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Agnarsson is on top in guard.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Agnarsson wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Agnarsson preventing the sweep.
Agnarsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agnarsson won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Nagasaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Agnarsson wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Agnarsson wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Agnarsson lands with a cross.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Agnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagasaki tries for a takedown but Agnarsson manages to get underhooks.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Nagasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Agnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Agnarsson.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Agnarsson's elbow.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Agnarsson avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Agnarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Agnarsson blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Agnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Nagasaki lands a shot to the body.
Agnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson digs a right hand underneath Nagasaki's ribcage. Nagasaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki is trying to drag Agnarsson to the mat but Agnarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Agnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Agnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson trying to stall but Nagasaki improves his position.
Agnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimur Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
A right handed body shot lands from Agnarsson.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Agnarsson avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Agnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagasaki gets through Agnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries to work over Agnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson gets through Nagasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki lands a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agnarsson misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Agnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Agnarsson.
Nagasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agnarsson momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Agnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Agnarsson moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agnarsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Agnarsson scores with a nice head shot.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Agnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nagasaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Agnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimur Agnarsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Agnarsson throws a series of punches but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Agnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Agnarsson blocks the low kick.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a combination. Nagasaki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Agnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Agnarsson is looking to counter the offense by Nagasaki and move into the clinch.
Nagasaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Agnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Agnarsson's head.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagasaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheers as Nagasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Agnarsson doesn't seem phased though.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Agnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nagasaki works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Agnarsson throws a combination that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a right hand that Agnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Agnarsson also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Agnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through Agnarsson's defenses.
Agnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agnarsson.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
A big left from Agnarsson misses.
Agnarsson slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Agnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Agnarsson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Agnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Agnarsson moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Agnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki cracks Agnarsson with an open hand slap.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agnarsson.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Jab by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson lands a jab to the head.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but Agnarsson avoids it.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Agnarsson throws a big counter combination but Nagasaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Agnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nagasaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good shot there by Nagasaki.
Agnarsson misses with a double jab.
Nagasaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nagasaki works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki scores with a hook to the body. Agnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagasaki connects with a right hand. Agnarsson shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santosh Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yung Hung Dong (ranked 2214 p4p, 103 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 832 p4p, 36 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yung Hung Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong moves away from the strike by Strålman.
Dong is looking for a counter combo.
Strålman misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Strålman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Strålman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Dong misses.
A slow jab from Strålman misses its intended target.
Strålman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dong will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick there by Dong.
Strålman defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Strålman.
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!
Dong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Strålman misses.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strålman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman throws an off balance right hand
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strålman. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dong misses with a leg kick.
Dong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strålman is out of range and Dong settles back down.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Dong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong tries to bum rush Strålman with a series of wild strikes but Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman throws a low kick but Dong avoids it.
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dong.
Strålman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Dong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Strålman.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Strålman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
Strålman lands a jab to Dong's midsection.
Strålman scores with a nice body kick.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Strålman takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Dong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman lands with a right to the head.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong pulls guard.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Strålman from controlling successfully.
Strålman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strålman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strålman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strålman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strålman controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strålman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strålman has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.
Dong has his foot on Strålman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strålman works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dong working for a triangle but Strålman defends it easily.
Strålman won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Strålman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dong is looking for a triangle but Strålman pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Strålman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Strålman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dong throws out a leg kick but Strålman moves out of range and Dong only half commits.
Strålman throws the kick towards the body but Dong avoids it.
Strålman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dong drops his hands momentarily and Strålman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strålman jabs Dong right on the nose. Dong blinks but takes it well.
Strålman 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.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong staying out of range there.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dong!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
Strålman checks a leg kick nicely.
Strålman throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong moves forwards but Strålman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strålman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Dong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman scores with a hook to the body. Dong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dong blocks a jab.
Strålman lands a body shot.
Dong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Strålman scores with a decent looking hook.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strålman.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strålman throws out the jab.
Dong checks a leg kick nicely.
Strålman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Strålman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Dong.
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
Strålman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strålman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Strålman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dong if he has to take too many more of those.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strålman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dong slips under a jab.
Dong 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.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Strålman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strålman.
Strålman slips under a jab from Dong.
Dong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strålman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strålman misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Dong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong forces Strålman back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Dong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Strålman fails to land.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Dong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman checks a low kick from Dong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strålman misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
And Dong counters with a quick kick to the body but Strålman blocks it.
Dong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strålman scores with the left hand. Dong knows he should have avoided that one.
Dong cracks the inside of Strålman's front leg.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strålman. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman rushes Dong and presses him up against the cage.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Strålman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Strålman misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman letting Dong take a breather here.
Strålman tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong lands a right hand.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman digs a right hand into Dong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dong's gas tank.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Strålman cracks Dong with an open hand slap.
Strålman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dong lands a slapping body shot.
Strålman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong scores with a body shot.
Strålman misses with a straight right.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strålman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strålman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Dong down.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Strålman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strålman.
Dong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strålman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strålman punishes Dong's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Dong as he connects with a hook.
Dong swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strålman throws out a leg kick but Dong moves out of range and Strålman only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strålman.
Dong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dong blocks a leg kick.
Dong moves away from the strike by Strålman.
Strålman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Strålman.
Dong cracks the inside of Strålman's front leg.
Dong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strålman throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Dong down.
Strålman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Strålman throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong keeps Strålman at a distance using the push kick.
Dong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong missing with a left hand there. Strålman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yung Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Strålman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strålman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Strålman is looking to slow Dong down with leg kicks.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
Strålman blocks the body kick.
Strålman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Dong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strålman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dong in his tracks.
Strålman throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Strålman lands an overhand right.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Strålman misses the target.
Dong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Strålman moved away.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
Dong 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.
Dong connects with a right hand. Strålman shakes it off.
Dong motions for Strålman to come forward. Dong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strålman 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.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
Strålman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strålman motions for Dong to come forward. Strålman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong misses with a kick to the body.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Strålman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Strålman misses with a looping left.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dong lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Dong down.
Strålman with a hook.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman lands a head shot.
Dong throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strålman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
After the fight, Anton Strålman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Finn The Human (ranked 432 p4p, 52 weight class) and Diego Escobar (ranked 1586 p4p, 186 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Human might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Adventure Time. Diego Escobar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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164 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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21
160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar avoids the body shot from The Human.
The Human misses with a hook
and Escobar counters with a low kick, right behind The Human 's knee.
The Human seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Escobar drops his hands momentarily and The Human takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Human takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Human cracks Escobar with a good jab.
The Human throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
The Human tries to counter by clinching up but Escobar breaks away and moves out of range.
The Human throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human misses with a body shot
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Human throws a leg kick
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of The Human's head but The Human sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar looks to land a combination but The Human avoids it well.
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
The Human cracks Escobar with an open hand slap.
It looks like Diego Escobar has been cut.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Human works the jab nicely.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
The Human with a jab.
The Human throws a sloppy body shot
and Escobar counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends The Human's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar can pounce on him.
The Human lands with a good body shot.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar, right into the meat.
Escobar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Human tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Human with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar to score with a decent uppercut.
The Human wants to land a leg kick but Escobar is out of range.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Human closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Human.
The Human moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Human tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
The Human takes the fight into the clinch.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but The Human avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Human tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
Escobar jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing The Human from controlling successfully.
The Human throws a strike but Escobar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Human is keeping the position for now.
The Human has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but The Human is retaining full guard.
Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Human is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human wants to get back to full guard but Escobar has mounted him!
The Human slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Escobar wants to pass to mount but The Human is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
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.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar fakes the leg kick and cracks The Human in the body.
The Human throws out a leg kick but Escobar moves out of range and The Human only half commits.
Escobar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
Escobar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Escobar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Escobar lands a body shot.
The Human thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar.
The Human takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Human takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
The Human is looking to counter the offense by Escobar and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Human looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Human misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar counters with a leg kick.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar, right into the meat.
Escobar scores with a nice strike.
The Human ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Escobar.
The Human takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Human swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice cross by The Human.
Escobar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Human throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Human sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobar scores with the left hand. The Human knows he should have avoided that one.
The Human is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Human looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
The Human ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Human lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Human misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
The Human takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands a right hook to the body.
The Human connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Escobar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Human is rocked!
Escobar blocks a jab.
Escobar lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh The Human is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Escobar - that's a beauty! The Human is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Escobar can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Diego Escobar!
Diego Escobar is the new lightweight champion!
Diego Escobar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Cobb (ranked 193 p4p, 21 weight class) and Slim Sylvia (ranked 1581 p4p, 182 weight class). Cobb comes to the cage accompanied by Redman - Time 4 Sum Aksion. Sylvia has chosen Some Country Shit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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25
272 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Cobb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slim Sylvia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sylvia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sylvia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sylvia back to the cage. Cobb follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut.
Cobb drops Sylvia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sylvia looks back up at him and smiles so Cobb waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sylvia is rocked!
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!
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sylvia is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Sylvia moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Sylvia throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Sylvia seems to have recovered his senses.
Sylvia looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cobb lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sylvia. Cobb pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Cobb!
Tyson Cobb retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Tyson Cobb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Slim Sylvia had this to say: 'Half of this game is 90% mental.'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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