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Torcida 7 - Irago Vs Martel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sigmund Erickson (ranked 4454 p4p, 477 weight class) and Jaylon Figures (ranked 7500 p4p, 636 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Figures's choice of entrance music: Standing in the rain. Sigmund Erickson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigmund Erickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaylon Figures!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figures shoots in but no luck this time.
Figures clinches up with Erickson and pushes him back against the cage.
Erickson tries for a takedown but Figures manages to get underhooks.
Erickson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Figures is struggling to control the position.
Figures tightens his grip and picks Erickson up, before dumping him to the ground. Erickson manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erickson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Figures must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Erickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Figures is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figures being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figures in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Figures content to stall in guard here.
Figures looking to sit in guard and control but Erickson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figures can do anything to dispel that myth.
Erickson trying to control but Figures is working from the bottom.
Erickson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Figures wants to sweep here but Erickson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Erickson trying to control but Figures is working from the bottom.
Figures had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erickson defends it easily.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Figures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Erickson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Figures quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figures on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Erickson is looking to take a break and control but Figures is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erickson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Figures defends it well.
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. Erickson connects with a nice short shot to Figures's temple.
Erickson is nestled in close to Figures, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Erickson 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.
Erickson wants to control but Figures is keeping him busy.
Erickson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Figures with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Erickson working the head and body with strikes.
Erickson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Erickson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erickson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Figures missing with punches from the bottom.
Figures on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Figures trying to control from the bottom.
Erickson winds up and cracks Figures with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figures is refusing to be controlled, as Erickson sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figures looks winded!
Erickson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigmund Erickson 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.
Erickson tries to land a leg kick but Figures saw it coming and moves away.
Erickson shoots in for a double leg but Figures sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Figures stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erickson is defended easily by Figures.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigmund Erickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figures has a takedown stuffed.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Erickson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Erickson tries to move to mount but Figures blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figures defending against the ground and pound.
Figures is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Erickson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson looks to land a strike but Figures avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Erickson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Figures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figures working for a triangle but Erickson defends it easily.
Figures is breathing heavily.
Erickson connects with a couple of short punches.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Figures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erickson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Figures's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Figures utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Erickson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erickson lands a couple of digs.
Erickson looking to sit in guard and control but Figures gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Erickson controls Figures momentarily but Figures frees himself.
Erickson is adopting a defensive guard.
Erickson wants to control the position but Figures says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Erickson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Erickson.
Sigmund Erickson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson pulls Figures in close to prevent any damage.
Erickson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Erickson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Figures looking to pass the guard.
Figures trying to control the position from guard on top but Erickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erickson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Figures slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Figures fails with a takedown attempt.
Erickson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Figures did well to prevent Erickson getting side control.
Figures blocking the ground and pound attempt from Erickson.
Figures is not content to let Erickson control the position.
Erickson drops an elbow to the side of Figures's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erickson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Erickson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Erickson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figures keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigmund Erickson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Figures wants to clinch.
Erickson throws a chopping leg kick but Figures manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Erickson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Figures.
Erickson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Figures swivels and escapes.
Erickson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Figures is fending him off so far but Erickson persists. Nope, Figures circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaylon Figures is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Figures shoots in but no luck this time.
Figures shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Erickson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Erickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Figures is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Figures takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figures has momentary wrist control but Erickson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Figures trying to control the position.
Erickson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Figures looking to control.
Erickson trying to control but Figures is working from the bottom.
Erickson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erickson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Erickson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Erickson connects with a couple of short punches.
Erickson advances position into side control!
Erickson working the ground and pound from side control.
Erickson is chipping away with strikes.
Erickson lands a nice forearm strike.
Erickson lands some shots froms side control.
Erickson trying to control the action but Figures is working from the bottom.
Erickson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Figures to see if he's OK.
Erickson working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figures is letting Erickson control him for a moment.
Erickson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Figures can do to turn this around?
Erickson is looking to take a break and control but Figures is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erickson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Figures some visible discomfort.
Erickson cracks Figures with a big right hand but Figures just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Erickson is looking to take a break and control but Figures is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Figures takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Erickson controls the position.
Figures tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sigmund Erickson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Figures being controlled for a moment.
Erickson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigmund Erickson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Erickson, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigmund Erickson!
The defeated Jaylon Figures had this to say: 'Tonight i did not plan to fail, but every failure in my life will help me get better as a fighter.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xota Opened (ranked 9084 p4p, 749 weight class) and David Monroe (ranked 6292 p4p, 654 weight class). David Monroe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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214 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xota Opened!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opened shoots in for a takedown but Monroe shows good takedown defense.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Monroe drops Opened with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Opened looks back up at him and smiles so Monroe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Xota Opened has been cut.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Opened's shoulder, as Opened tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe throws a hook but Opened blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Opened misses its target.
Opened goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe lands a big right hand that sends Opened crashing to the mat! Monroe stays standing though and waves Opened back to his feet!
Opened is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Monroe ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Opened clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Monroe!
During a confident post fight interview, David Monroe 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Figgis (ranked 6680 p4p, 591 weight class) and Chris Walker (ranked 7674 p4p, 638 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril Figgis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Walker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker tries to clinch there but Figgis circles away.
Figgis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Figgis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Figgis clinches.
Figgis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker wants to clinch up but Figgis keeps it at a distance.
Figgis keeps the fight on the outside.
Figgis just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Figgis misses the target.
Figgis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figgis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figgis clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
Figgis breaks from the clinch.
Figgis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Figgis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Figgis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker tries to clinch up but Figgis circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Figgis keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Figgis circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Figgis misses its target.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker wants to clinch.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Figgis pushes him off.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Figgis pushes him off.
Chris Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Figgis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Figgis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Figgis.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker wants to clinch.
Figgis swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Figgis counters with a right hand to the body.
Figgis keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Figgis circles away.
Figgis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Figgis looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
Figgis keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker tries to clinch but Figgis moves out of range.
Figgis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFiggis.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Figgis. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Figgis misses with a wild combination.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Figgis swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Figgis throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Figgis misses the target.
Walker blocks a head kick by Figgis.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Figgis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Figgis.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Walker tries to clinch there but Figgis circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Figgis pushes him off.
Figgis misses with a wild body shot.
Figgis keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Figgis lands with a straight right. Walker didn't see that one coming.
Walker wants to clinch.
Figgis lands a slapping body shot.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Figgis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Figgis pushes him off.
Walker tries to clinch up but Figgis circles away and keeps his distance.
Figgis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Figgis looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Figgis circles away.
Walker tries to clinch up but Figgis circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figgis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figgis connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Figgis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Figgis circles away.
Figgis keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Figgis swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Figgis tests Walker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Walker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figgis.
A slow jab from Figgis misses its intended target.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Cyril Figgis is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figgis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker is looking to clinch but Figgis is avoiding it.
Figgis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Figgis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Figgis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figgis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Figgis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Walker! Figgis lets Walker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Chris Walker has been cut.
Figgis swinging wildly here.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figgis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker tries to clinch
and Figgis counters with a head kick that drops Walker to the mat! Walker scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Walker is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figgis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Figgis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Figgis finish him?
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figgis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Figgis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Figgis looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Walker wants to clinch but Figgis slips to the side
and Figgis counters with a right hand from hell and Walker is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyril Figgis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franjo Tudman (ranked 6559 p4p, 544 weight class) and Conour McNugget (ranked 6098 p4p, 525 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 Conour McNugget was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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161 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franjo Tudman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conour McNugget!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudman dives in and grabs McNugget's left leg, looking for a takedown. McNugget pushes down on Tudman's head and hops out.
McNugget moves into range and clinches up with Tudman.
McNugget will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tudman up against the cage.
Tudman tries to pull guard but McNugget won't allow it.
McNugget lands an uppercut.
McNugget is pressed up against the cage. Tudman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McNugget down to the mat. McNugget avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjo Tudman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNugget clinches with his opponent.
Tudman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McNugget smiles and moves away.
McNugget throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudman tries for a takedown but McNugget sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNugget lands a lovely overhand right.
Tudman walks into a jab.
Tudman misses with a takedown attempt - McNugget sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tudman dives in and grabs McNugget's left leg, looking for a takedown. McNugget pushes down on Tudman's head and hops out.
McNugget lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. McNugget catches Tudman right on the button with a cross.
McNugget has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tudman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McNugget instigates a clinch.
Tudman jumps guard but McNugget stands there with Tudman around his waist. Tudman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McNugget lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tudman backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNugget.
Tudman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tudman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McNugget gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McNugget working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tudman tries to pull guard but McNugget holds him up against the cage and eventually Tudman drops back down to his feet.
McNugget holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McNugget lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McNugget's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McNugget 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.
McNugget clinches up with Tudman and pushes him back against the cage.
McNugget dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McNugget displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tudman up against the cage.
McNugget breaks the clinch.
McNugget buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNugget scores with a hook to the body. Tudman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tudman.
McNugget shapes to counter with a head kick.
McNugget clinches with his opponent.
Tudman pulls guard effortlessly.
McNugget tries to free his leg and advance position but Tudman is retaining full guard.
Tudman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McNugget is aware though and is defending well.
Tudman is trying to control the position but McNugget postures up.
McNugget throwing strikes but missing.
McNugget really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tudman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tudman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tudman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McNugget controls the pace.
Tudman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McNugget escapes and throws Tudman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tudman is trying to improve his position.
Tudman wants to control but McNugget postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conour McNugget dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tudman closes the distance and clinches up with McNugget, looking for a takedown. Tudman pushes McNugget against the cage but McNugget circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McNugget has closed the distance and engaged Tudman in a clinch.
McNugget slows down the pace here.
McNugget's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McNugget keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McNugget rushes Tudman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNugget lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tudman backwards.
McNugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franjo Tudman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tudman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjo Tudman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNugget darts in and clinches Tudman up against the cage.
Tudman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McNugget is defending well.
Tudman drops down looking for an ankle pick but McNugget pulls his leg out and moves away.
McNugget fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tudman on the side of the head.
Tudman shoots in but no luck this time.
McNugget lands a right hook to the body.
McNugget 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.
McNugget forces Tudman back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudman letting McNugget take a breather here.
Tudman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McNugget pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McNugget's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tudman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNugget throws a sloppy head kick and Tudman moves out of range easily.
McNugget lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McNugget has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNugget pushes Tudman up against the cage in a clinch.
Tudman fails to pull guard.
Tudman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McNugget smiles and moves away.
McNugget forces Tudman back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNugget digs a right hand into Tudman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tudman's gas tank.
Tudman goes for a takedown attempt but McNugget pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McNugget closes the distance and pushes Tudman back into the cage.
McNugget throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tudmans head.
McNugget is pushing Tudman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tudman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McNugget pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McNugget breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNugget gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNugget gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tudman.
A short right from McNugget.
The referee is keeping an eye on McNugget - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McNugget displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tudman up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McNugget.
McNugget lands with a left to the head.
McNugget lands an uppercut.
McNugget lands a hook that snaps the head of Tudman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNugget lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tudman backwards.
McNugget is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tudman looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conour McNugget showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tudman shoots in looking for a takedown. McNugget tries to sprawl out of it but Tudman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McNugget manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Conour McNugget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tudman tries for a takedown but McNugget sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McNugget throws a nice head kick!
Tudman misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McNugget to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjo Tudman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNugget lands a nice looking body shot.
McNugget gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNugget taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McNugget lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tudman backwards.
McNugget scores with a shoulder strike.
McNugget lands a shoulder strike.
Tudman is rocked!
McNugget lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Tudman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tudman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McNugget to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNugget unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tudman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McNugget is unloading with more strikes now! Tudman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conour McNugget!
Conour McNugget made sure to mention his sponsor, WarHorse Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 6540 p4p, 597 weight class) and Brandan Ingram (ranked 25260 p4p, 714 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torcadall Sailcirc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandan Ingram!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Ingram.
Brandan Ingram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ingram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ingram throws a shot to the body.
Ingram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Sailcirc has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ingram digs a good hook to Sailcirc's body.
Ingram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sailcirc.
Ingram swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Sailcirc is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ingram.
Ingram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ingram duly obliges.
Ingram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ingram with a jab.
Ingram lands a body shot.
Sailcirc tries to clinch up.
Ingram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ingram slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Ingram.
Sailcirc is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ingram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram lands a slapping body shot.
Ingram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sailcirc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ingram cracks Sailcirc with a good jab.
Ingram listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ingram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sailcirc.
Ingram is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sailcirc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sailcirc tries to clinch up but Ingram circles away and keeps his distance.
Ingram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ingram lands with a nice body punch.
Ingram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ingram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sailcirc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ingram walks away with a smile on his face. Sailcirc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ingram instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ingram works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sailcirc decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is trying to control the position but Ingram postures up.
Sailcirc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ingram is aware though and is defending well.
Sailcirc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ingram doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ingram manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sailcirc looking for a guillotine here but Ingram defends easily.
Sailcirc keeping moving, preventing Ingram from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc has control of Ingram's left arm, preventing Ingram from doing any damage.
Ingram trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ingram doesn't defend quickly enough and Sailcirc has managed to lock this one up! Can Ingram escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sailcirc on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Torcadall Sailcirc!
Torcadall Sailcirc gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gommy Tunn (ranked 9515 p4p, 742 weight class) and Jacob DeBlaey (ranked 7567 p4p, 672 weight class). DeBlaey has chosen Battle Cry as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gommy Tunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob DeBlaey!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tunn tests DeBlaey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tunn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tunn connects with a body shot that sends DeBlaey's belly button to the back.
DeBlaey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tunn scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jacob DeBlaey has been cut.
Tunn scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Tunn. Beautiful body shot.
DeBlaey misses with a low kick.
A low kick from DeBlaey is predictable there
and Tunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tunn connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt DeBlaey! He's out on his feet! Tunn rushes in and drops DeBlaey with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gommy Tunn!
Gommy Tunn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jacob DeBlaey was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to congratulate my opponent, he is really tough and today he was the better fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leveon Bell (ranked 8578 p4p, 605 weight class) and John Mulhern (ranked 5731 p4p, 515 weight class). Leveon Bell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leveon Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Mulhern!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell drops Mulhern with a beautiful combination! Mulhern stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bell is looking for the KO!
Mulhern is rocked!
It looks like John Mulhern has been cut.
Bell's corner calls for a 1-2. Bell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mulhern is still on wobbly legs! Can Bell finish him?
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mulhern moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bell! Mulhern is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leveon Bell!
A very excited looking Leveon Bell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bocky Ralboa (ranked 9227 p4p, 618 weight class) and Nico Amadeus (ranked 8557 p4p, 604 weight class). The key to victory for Bocky Ralboa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bocky Ralboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nico Amadeus!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amadeus pushes Ralboa away with a front kick.
Ralboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Amadeus is just out of range.
Amadeus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amadeus lands a front kick.
Amadeus lands with a right hand.
Ralboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amadeus.
Ralboa throws a jab but it's blocked by Amadeus.
Ralboa misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amadeus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ralboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amadeus lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ralboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amadeus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ralboa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amadeus.
No joy there for Ralboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amadeus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Amadeus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Amadeus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ralboa.
Amadeus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ralboa takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ralboa. Amadeus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amadeus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amadeus throws a lazy head kick
and Ralboa counters with a one-two to the body.
Amadeus looks for the body kick but Ralboa saw that one coming.
Amadeus rushes Ralboa and presses him up against the cage.
Amadeus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Bocky Ralboa has been cut.
Amadeus misses with a knee strike.
Amadeus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ralboa blocks it with crossed arms.
Ralboa is trying to force a seperation but Amadeus has the dominant position.
Amadeus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ralboa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Amadeus looking to throw knees to the head but Ralboa is blocking nicely.
Amadeus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ralboa's face.
Amadeus scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amadeus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Amadeus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ralboa misses with the combination.
Ralboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amadeus thuds his shin into the meat of Ralboa's side.
Ralboa throws a jab when Amadeus was well out of range.
Amadeus just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ralboa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Amadeus - the referee stops the clock and Ralboa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Amadeus. Ralboa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Amadeus lands a lovely overhand right.
Ralboa is rocked!
Amadeus drops Ralboa with a naaaaasty hook - Ralboa is in real trouble here! Amadeus dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Amadeus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Thompson (ranked 4486 p4p, 513 weight class) and Antonio Silva (ranked 5312 p4p, 580 weight class). Matt Thompson 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Thompson!
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, Antonio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Thompson 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.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva scores with a one two! Thompson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Matt Thompson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Antonio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Thompson takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silva.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva is rocked!
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson counters with a big right hand! Oh Silva is in trouble here! Thompson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Thompson!
In his post fight interview, Matt Thompson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dvan Irago (ranked 4565 p4p, 541 weight class) and Oberyn Martel (ranked 4288 p4p, 512 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dvan Irago!
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, Oberyn Martel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel slips a jab from Irago.
Irago scores with the left hand. Martel knows he should have avoided that one.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Irago is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irago, as that shot connected.
Martel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irago throws a jab but it's blocked by Martel.
Martel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martel 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.
No joy there for Irago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Martel slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
Irago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martel at a distance.
Martel looks to land a left hand but Irago moved out of range nicely.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martel defending well as Irago loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Irago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martel looks to land a left hand but Irago moved out of range nicely.
Martel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Irago misses.
Martel takes a swing at Irago's ribcage but misses.
Irago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irago.
Irago slips a jab from Martel.
Martel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irago.
Martel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irago with a nice cross.
Martel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irago looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Martel looks to land a left hand but Irago moved out of range nicely.
Irago appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martel misses with a two punch combination.
Irago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Irago misses the body punch
enabling Martel to counter with a crisp jab.
Martel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irago.
Irago misses with the combination.
Irago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Irago throws a combination. Martel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Oberyn Martel has been cut.
Irago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irago cracks Martel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irago misses with a double jab.
Irago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Martel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dvan Irago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irago lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irago jabs Martel right on the nose. Martel blinks but takes it well.
Irago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Irago throws a lazy uppercut
and Martel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Irago looks to throw the jab but Martel is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martel! But no joy.
Martel throws a hook to the side of Irago's head but Irago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martel throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irago.
Irago scores with a sloppy right hand. Martel should have avoided that one.
Irago looks to land a left hand but Martel moved out of range nicely.
Martel throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
Martel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martel moves out of range of the strikes.
Martel swings for the body but Irago moves out of range.
Martel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Irago throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago misses with a shot to the body
and Martel counters with a two punch combo.
Irago lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Irago coming out on top.
Irago throws a lazy right hand but Martel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martel looks to land a combination but Irago avoids it well.
Martel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irago fails to land with a series of punches.
Martel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Irago moves out of range of the strikes.
Irago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martel just misses with a punch to the body.
Irago is looking to counter punch.
Irago looks to score with a jab to the body but Martel is just out of range.
Martel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irago manages to avoid it.
Irago appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oberyn Martel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Irago scores with a jab to the head.
Irago tries to bum rush Martel with a series of wild strikes but Martel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Irago misses its intended target.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Irago looks to land a combination. Martel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Irago lands with a nice combination. Martel backs away looking to recover.
Irago throws a series of punches but Martel avoids them all with ease.
Dvan Irago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martel misses with an uppercut. Irago saw that one coming.
Irago was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irago misses with a few strikes there.
Martel lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Irago.
Irago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martel misses with an uppercut.
Irago misses with a looping left.
Martel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Irago misses the target.
Martel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Irago catches Martel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Irago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Martel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Irago has got the better of the exchanges.
Martel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martel missing with a left hand there. Irago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irago.
Martel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martel lands with an overhand left.
Irago lands with a nice body punch.
Martel misses with a hook. Irago ducked under it nicely.
Irago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martel throws out the jab.
Irago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martel on the side of the head.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Irago throws a poor cross that misses
and Martel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martel can do to turn this around?
Martel takes one on the button.
Irago takes a swing at Martel's ribcage but misses.
Martel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irago finds it's way round the side to connect with Martel's head.
Irago misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irago misses with an uppercut. Martel saw that one coming.
Irago with a nice cross.
Jab by Irago.
Dvan Irago is winning the standup battle so far.
Irago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martel eats them both and turns towards Irago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Irago misses with an uppercut
and Martel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Irago connects with a looping right hand.
Martel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martel looks to land a right hand but Irago moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Irago misses the target.
Martel swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Irago misses the target.
Irago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irago misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martel! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martel misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irago works over Martel's head and body with a nice combination.
Martel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martel throws a big shot that misses.
Irago blocks a jab.
No joy there for Martel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irago takes a swing at Martel's ribcage but misses.
Irago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Irago misses.
Irago looks to throw the jab but Martel is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Martel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Irago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oberyn Martel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Irago.
Martel dodges the punch combination from Irago.
Martel throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Martel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martel misses with a straight left.
Irago throws an overhand right that lands on Martel's shoulder, as Martel tries to avoid the shot.
Irago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Martel misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago misses with a straight right.
Irago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irago.
Irago dips to his left and cracks Martel with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irago swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Martel misses.
Martel lands a jab.
Irago misses with a two punch combination.
Irago scores with a one two! Martel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Irago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martel to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Irago!
Good shot there by Irago.
Martel throws a hook to the side of Irago's head but Irago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irago.
It seemed like Martel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Irago. That snapped Martel's head back.
A big right from Irago misses.
Irago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Irago's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Martel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martel manages to avoid it.
Martel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Martel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irago moves forwards but Martel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irago swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martel walks into a stiff left hand from Irago.
Martel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Irago.
Nice defenses there by Martel.
Irago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irago lands a jab.
Irago throws out a powerful jab.
Irago throws a jab but it's blocked by Martel.
A swing and a miss from Irago.
Irago lands a slapping body shot.
Martel throws a body punch but Irago moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Martel misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Martel as he connects with a hook.
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Irago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martel throws an overhand right that lands on Irago's shoulder, as Irago tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irago swings for the body but Martel moves out of range.
Irago looks to land a combination but Martel avoids it well.
Martel with the counter takedown but Irago avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irago throws a jab when Martel was well out of range.
Irago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martel avoids the body shot from Irago.
Dvan Irago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martel fails to land the takedown.
Irago throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Martel to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Irago. Those never looked like landing.
Martel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martel moves away.
Irago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martel circles away quickly and effectively.
Oberyn Martel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martel throws a hook but Irago blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dvan Irago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irago 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dvan Irago!
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