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Torcida 14 -Woodsen Vs Dormier PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Glitter (ranked 5268 p4p, 592 weight class) and Oberyn Martel (ranked 5217 p4p, 585 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Glitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oberyn Martel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glitter looks to score with a jab to the body but Martel is just out of range.
Glitter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Glitter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glitter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martel there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Oberyn Martel has been cut.
Martel defending well as Glitter loads up on a big left hand.
Glitter gets tackled into the cage by Martel. Martel maintains the clinch.
Martel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glitter backwards.
Martel misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martel can't get the takedown.
Martel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glitter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gary Glitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oberyn Martel.
Martel shoots in looking for a takedown. Glitter tries to sprawl out of it but Martel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Glitter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel tries to clinch but Glitter moves away
and Glitter counters with a crisp one two that drops Martel! Glitter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Martel to his feet! Martel is in big trouble!
Martel throws an off balance right hand
and Glitter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glitter counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Martel badly! Glitter follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Martel out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Glitter finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gary Glitter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gommy Tunn (ranked 5836 p4p, 582 weight class) and Isaiah Moorman (ranked 6674 p4p, 624 weight class). Isaiah Moorman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 Las Vegas, Gommy Tunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Moorman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunn throws the left hand but Moorman avoids the punch easily.
Moorman digs a good hook to Tunn's body.
Moorman cracks Tunn with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Moorman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tunn to stand back up!
Tunn is rocked!
It looks like Gommy Tunn has been cut.
Moorman circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Tunn tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Moorman wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaiah Moorman!
A less than humble Isaiah Moorman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franjo Tudman (ranked 8524 p4p, 630 weight class) and Nico Amadeus (ranked 8638 p4p, 632 weight class). Franjo Tudman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 London, Franjo Tudman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nico Amadeus!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Amadeus throws a body punch but Tudman moves out of range.
Amadeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amadeus throws a head kick that Tudman semi-blocks.
Amadeus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tudman.
Amadeus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amadeus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amadeus as he jumps to the side.
Nico Amadeus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amadeus throws the kick towards the body but Tudman avoids it.
Tudman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Amadeus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amadeus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tudman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tudman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amadeus lands with a nice body kick.
Amadeus thumps Tudman with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadeus slaps away a takedown attempt from Tudman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amadeus fails to land with a series of punches.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amadeus sprawls well. Amadeus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tudman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjo Tudman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amadeus is fending him off so far but Tudman persists. Nope, Amadeus circles away and we're back to standing.
Amadeus tries a quick counter leg kick but Tudman is wise to it.
That kick from Amadeus tenderised Tudman's leg. Tudman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amadeus.
Amadeus scores with a head kick.
Amadeus throws a head kick that misses.
Tudman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amadeus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tudman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amadeus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tudman somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amadeus looks to land a left hand but Tudman moved out of range nicely.
Tudman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tudman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Amadeus is looking to slow Tudman down with leg kicks.
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!
Amadeus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tudman.
Amadeus loads up on a big right hand but Tudman slips the punch.
Amadeus's coach down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Amadeus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Amadeus is looking to land body kicks.
Amadeus misses the shot to the body.
Tudman tries to counter with a takedown but Amadeus is quick to defend against it.
Amadeus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Amadeus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick from Amadeus.
Amadeus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tudman or perhaps it was just good defense by Amadeus, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amadeus lands a head kick!
Amadeus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tudman will feel that in the morning.
Tudman shoots for a double leg takedown but Amadeus sprawls well. He's pushed Tudman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tudman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amadeus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tudman feinted with a counter takedown.
Amadeus scores with a leg kick.
Amadeus tries to land a front kick but Tudman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Amadeus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tudman avoids the head kick by Amadeus.
Tudman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amadeus misses with a two punch combination.
Amadeus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Amadeus connects with a single shot there.
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!
Amadeus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tudman moves away.
Tudman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amadeus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amadeus fakes the leg kick and cracks Tudman in the body.
Amadeus misses with a leg kick.
Nico Amadeus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amadeus but Amadeus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tudman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Amadeus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tudman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Amadeus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Amadeus throws a head kick but Tudman moves out of range.
Amadeus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amadeus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amadeus throws a head kick that Tudman semi-blocks.
Amadeus looks for the body kick but Tudman saw that one coming.
Tudman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Amadeus lands a nice looking body shot.
Amadeus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amadeus misses with a head kick.
Amadeus throws a head kick that misses.
Amadeus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amadeus throws a right hand that Tudman ducks under and follows up with a left that Tudman also avoids with ease.
Tudman attempts a counter takedown but Amadeus avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadeus slaps away a takedown attempt from Tudman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amadeus connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadeus missing with a left hand there. Tudman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amadeus misses the jab.
Amadeus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amadeus misses with a kick to the body.
Tudman tries to counter with a takedown but Amadeus is quick to defend against it.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amadeus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tudman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amadeus's waist but Amadeus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tudman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjo Tudman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amadeus misses with a kick to the body.
Tudman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tudman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tudman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amadeus is looking to slow Tudman down with leg kicks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tudman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Amadeus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amadeus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amadeus wants it to stay on the feet.
Amadeus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tudman moves out of range of the body kick.
Amadeus throws a sloppy head kick and Tudman moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Tudman blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Amadeus misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amadeus misses with a body kick.
Tudman tries to counter with a takedown but Amadeus is quick to defend against it.
Nico Amadeus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amadeus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tudman moves away.
Tudman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amadeus feints and then cracks Tudman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tudman down.
Tudman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amadeus.
Amadeus throws a wild body kick that Tudman sees coming a mile off.
Amadeus leaves Tudman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tudman shoots in looking for a takedown. Amadeus tries to sprawl out of it but Tudman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amadeus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amadeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tudman is defended easily by Amadeus.
Amadeus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amadeus's waist but Amadeus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tudman off to one side.
Amadeus throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amadeus, right into the meat.
Amadeus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Amadeus fakes the leg kick and cracks Tudman in the body.
A head kick from Amadeus lands but Tudman takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amadeus lands with a nice body kick.
Amadeus scores with a head kick. Tudman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tudman shoots in and drives through. Amadeus sprawls well.
Amadeus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tudman's sensitive parts.
Amadeus stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Amadeus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Amadeus connects with an inside leg kick.
Tudman shoots in looking for a takedown. Amadeus tries to sprawl out of it but Tudman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amadeus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amadeus tries to land a front kick but Tudman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Amadeus misses with a head kick.
Tudman avoids the head kick by Amadeus.
Tudman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amadeus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amadeus throws a leg kick but Tudman sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudman fails with the takedown.
Amadeus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amadeus tries to avoid it but Tudman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amadeus to the ground. Amadeus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjo Tudman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudman blocks a head kick by Amadeus.
Amadeus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tudman.
Amadeus throws a hook but Tudman blocks it.
Tudman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Amadeus looks to land a left hand but Tudman moved out of range nicely.
As Amadeus looks to move away, Tudman throws a big counter combo but Amadeus just gets out of the way.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tudman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Amadeus throws a jab when Tudman was well out of range.
Amadeus just misses with a punch to the body.
Tudman fails with a takedown attempt.
Amadeus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tudman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tudman or perhaps it was just good defense by Amadeus, which made it look bad.
Amadeus tries a head kick but it misses.
Tudman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amadeus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amadeus misses with a head kick.
Tudman attempts a counter takedown but Amadeus avoids it well and moves away.
Amadeus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amadeus just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Amadeus misses.
A head kick misses from Amadeus.
Tudman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Amadeus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amadeus looks to land a right hand but Tudman moved out of range.
Tudman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tudman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amadeus.
Franjo Tudman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Amadeus slams his shin into Tudman's torso.
Amadeus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amadeus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tudman.
Tudman fails with the takedown.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown but Amadeus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amadeus scores with a leg kick.
Amadeus looks to score with a jab to the body but Tudman is just out of range.
A big left from Amadeus misses.
Amadeus throws a body shot but no joy.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amadeus sprawls well. Amadeus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tudman gets slowly back to his feet.
Nico Amadeus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amadeus connects with a leg kick. Tudman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Amadeus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Franjo Tudman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amadeus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tudman's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amadeus.
Tudman 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tudman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That kick from Amadeus tenderised Tudman's leg. Tudman is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nico Amadeus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amadeus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Amadeus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doleman Deluccio (ranked 4318 p4p, 445 weight class) and Adam Tracz (ranked 4485 p4p, 462 weight class). Adam Tracz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doleman Deluccio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Tracz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tracz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deluccio counters with a one-two to the body.
Tracz misses with a leg kick
and Deluccio counters with a three punch combo that has Tracz backing up. Tracz nods at Deluccio to acknowledge the strikes.
Tracz closes the distance and clinches up with Deluccio, looking for a takedown. Tracz pushes Deluccio against the cage but Deluccio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tracz sizes up Deluccio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deluccio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tracz.
Deluccio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tracz.
Deluccio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tracz connects with a looping right hand.
Tracz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tracz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tracz thuds his right hand into Deluccio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deluccio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tracz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Deluccio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deluccio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tracz.
Deluccio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tracz is rocked!
It looks like Adam Tracz has been cut.
Tracz wants to clinch.
Tracz is still on wobbly legs! Can Deluccio finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deluccio steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Tracz is out on his feet! Deluccio sets himself and nearly takes Tracz's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doleman Deluccio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dvan Irago (ranked 3262 p4p, 417 weight class) and Ben Elliot (ranked 4142 p4p, 494 weight class). Elliot has chosen Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
2 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Elliot!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Elliot misses.
Irago misses the jab.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Elliot catches Irago right on the button with a cross.
Irago missing with a left hand there. Elliot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Elliot moves away from the strike by Irago.
Elliot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irago was well out of range. Poor timing from Elliot.
Irago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elliot to score with a decent uppercut.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago digs a good hook to Elliot's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irago looks to throw the jab but Elliot is out of range.
Elliot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irago throws a right and a left that Elliot avoids nicely.
Elliot's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Elliot's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Irago finds it's target.
Irago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Elliot eats them both and turns towards Irago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Elliot throws an overhand right that lands on Irago's shoulder, as Irago tries to avoid the shot.
Irago tries to bum rush Elliot with a series of wild strikes but Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irago throws a right and a left that Elliot avoids nicely.
Irago takes a swing at Elliot's ribcage but misses.
Elliot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Irago finds it's way through Elliot's defenses.
Irago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irago takes a swing at Elliot's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irago, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elliot lands a jab to the nose.
We've been hearing reports that Irago has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Elliot with a jab.
Irago throws a right and a left that Elliot avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elliot moves away from the strike by Irago.
Irago tries to bum rush Elliot with a series of wild strikes but Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Irago. Those never looked like landing.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elliot slips a jab from Irago.
Irago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irago looks to score with a jab to the body but Elliot is just out of range.
Elliot moves out of range of the strikes.
Irago lands a nice looking body shot.
Irago lands a nice shot to the body.
Irago misses with an uppercut.
Elliot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Elliot drops his hands momentarily and Irago takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Elliot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Elliot.
Irago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Irago misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Irago finds it's target.
Elliot misses with a hook.
Irago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irago scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elliot in his tracks.
A big left from Irago misses.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elliot slips under a jab from Irago.
Elliot throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
Irago looks to land a left hand but Elliot moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irago misses with a double jab
and Elliot counters with a straight right hand.
Elliot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elliot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irago.
Irago swinging wildly here.
Irago lands a nice shot that snaps Elliot's head back.
Irago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elliot cracks a nice hook into Irago's ribs.
Irago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elliot lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elliot staying out of range there.
Elliot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Elliot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irago.
It seemed like Elliot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elliot.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Irago.
Elliot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irago.
Elliot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irago.
Elliot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elliot.
Elliot misses with a hook. Irago ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago throws the left hand but Elliot avoids the punch easily.
Irago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elliot.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elliot misses with a wild body shot.
Irago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irago sizes up Elliot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Irago misses with a double jab.
Elliot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elliot with a nice cross.
Irago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elliot can do to turn this around?
Irago throws a nice looking combination but Elliot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elliot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irago throws a nice looking combination but Elliot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elliot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago lands a slapping body shot.
Irago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irago lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Irago.
Irago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elliot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elliot ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Dvan Irago is winning the standup battle so far.
Elliot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Elliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irago throws an off balance right hand
letting Elliot counter with a right hand.
Elliot misses with a straight left.
Elliot connects with a crisp jab.
Elliot misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Irago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elliot! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Irago.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Elliot 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.
Irago throws a big shot that misses.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Irago misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elliot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Elliot throws the left hand but Irago avoids the punch easily.
Elliot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irago.
Irago throws a one two combo.
Elliot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irago finds it's way round the side to connect with Elliot's head.
Elliot might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Irago takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elliot scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Elliot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irago misses with a straight left.
Irago tries to bum rush Elliot with a series of wild strikes but Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irago digs a good hook to Elliot's body.
Irago looks to land a combination but Elliot avoids it well.
Elliot throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
Elliot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irago.
Dvan Irago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elliot lands with an uppercut that bounces Irago off the cage and back into range.
Elliot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Irago counters with a nice uppercut.
Irago misses with the combination.
It seemed like Elliot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elliot walks into a stiff left hand from Irago.
Irago connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Irago looks to land a combination but Elliot avoids it well.
Elliot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elliot lands a jab to the head.
Irago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elliot manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Elliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elliot! But no joy.
Irago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elliot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irago looks to land a right hand but Elliot moved out of range.
Elliot lands a jab.
Elliot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irago on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago takes a swing at Elliot's ribcage but misses.
Irago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Irago.
Irago moves away from the strike by Elliot.
Irago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elliot's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elliot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Irago misses with a shot to the body
and Elliot counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Elliot misses the target.
Irago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elliot.
Irago misses with a few strikes there.
Irago scores with a sloppy right hand. Elliot should have avoided that one.
Elliot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Irago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elliot.
Elliot connects with a nice looking jab.
Elliot slips a jab from Irago.
A nice side step and Elliot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago scores with a decent looking hook.
Elliot dips to his left and cracks Irago with an uppercut!
Elliot cracks Irago with an open hand slap.
Irago defending well as Elliot loads up on a big left hand.
Irago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elliot manages to avoid it.
Elliot misses with a right hand
and Irago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elliot moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elliot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irago throws a lazy right hand but Elliot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irago misses with a shot to the body
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irago throws a jab when Elliot was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Elliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elliot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irago at a distance.
Irago swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Elliot to counter with a crisp jab.
Irago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elliot slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elliot! But no joy.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Elliot throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
Elliot lands with a straight right. Irago didn't see that one coming.
Irago scores with a sloppy right hand. Elliot should have avoided that one.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irago throws a series of punches but Elliot moves out of range.
Irago lunges at Elliot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elliot's hand.
Elliot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elliot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Irago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elliot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Elliot.
Irago misses with a straight left.
Irago misses with a combination
and Elliot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dvan Irago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elliot connects with a nice looking jab.
Elliot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ben Elliot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliot dodges the punch combination from Irago.
Elliot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago throws a series of strikes that have Elliot backpedaling.
Irago looks to land a combination but Elliot avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Elliot.
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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dvan Irago!
A relieved looking Dvan Irago thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Holliday (ranked 7671 p4p, 614 weight class) and Omise Go (ranked 6519 p4p, 580 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Holliday!
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, Omise Go!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Go moved out of range nicely.
Go throws a body shot but no joy.
Go has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Holliday is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Holliday thuds his right hand into Go's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Omise Go has been cut.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Go.
Go connects with a right hand. Holliday shakes it off.
Holliday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Go tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Go is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Holliday there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holliday moves out of range as Go strikes.
Go fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holliday tries to counter by clinching up but Go breaks away and moves out of range.
Go throws a shot from downtown. Holliday moves away and avoids it.
Holliday is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
Holliday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Go to score with a decent uppercut.
Go fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Omise Go seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Go tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holliday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holliday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Go connects with a crisp jab.
Holliday walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Go checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holliday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Go lands with a hook. Holliday tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Go connects with a jab.
Holliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Go.
Holliday ducks right into an uppercut from Go.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Holliday wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Holliday slams his shin into Go's torso.
Go looks winded!
Holliday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holliday jumps guard.
Holliday trying to control the position.
Go is posturing up here but Holliday has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Go tries to roll out but it's too tight and Go has to tap! Slick submission there by Holliday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Holliday!
Michael Holliday seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Jackson (ranked 3265 p4p, 379 weight class) and Matt Thompson (ranked 3418 p4p, 395 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kelvin Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Kelvin Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Thompson.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson looks winded!
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thompson's guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Thompson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Thompson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thompson is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson slips under a jab.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Thompson slips a straight right by Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
A short right from Jackson.
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson is sitting in close to Thompson's body. Thompson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jackson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jackson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thompson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Thompson!
Matt Thompson is the new welterweight champion!
Matt Thompson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teem OReilly (ranked 3807 p4p, 429 weight class) and Franky Stanky (ranked 3385 p4p, 392 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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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teem OReilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franky Stanky!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OReilly is trying to force a seperation but Stanky has the dominant position.
Stanky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OReilly stalling against the cage.
OReilly looking to stall.
Stanky misses with some punches.
Stanky lands a shoulder strike.
OReilly prevents a body shot from Stanky.
Stanky lands a right hand.
Stanky lands a hook that snaps the head of OReilly backwards.
Stanky tries a body shot but OReilly blocks it.
Stanky is leaning against OReilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stanky pushes OReilly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanky pushes OReilly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanky can't find room to land a body shot as OReilly controls the action.
Stanky works on OReilly's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OReilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OReilly is rocked!
Stanky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh OReilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanky pushes OReilly against the cage. Stanky is working some dirty boxing. Stanky pushes off with a quick right hook! OReilly goes down! OReilly tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stanky moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Stanky!
Franky Stanky gave a mention to Annihilation Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Van Der Woodsen (ranked 3349 p4p, 362 weight class) and Caniel Dormier (ranked 3392 p4p, 364 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
164 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Van Der Woodsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caniel Dormier!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Woodsen checks a leg kick.
Dormier clinches with his opponent.
Van Der Woodsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dormier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dormier breaks the clinch.
Dormier throws a leg kick
and Van Der Woodsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dormier keeping full guard, as Van Der Woodsen tries to pass.
Dormier controls Van Der Woodsen momentarily but Van Der Woodsen frees himself.
Dormier is looking to stand up but Van Der Woodsen isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Combat Center inform us that Dormier has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Van Der Woodsen wants to pass the guard but Dormier is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Der Woodsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dormier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Woodsen is aware though and is defending well.
Dormier keeping moving, preventing Van Der Woodsen from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Woodsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dormier keeping moving, preventing Van Der Woodsen from controlling successfully.
Van Der Woodsen drops back looking for a leg! Dormier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dormier manages to kick Van Der Woodsen off! Van Der Woodsen jumps back into Dormier's guard.
Van Der Woodsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dormier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van Der Woodsen, into his guard.
Dormier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dormier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Woodsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Woodsen 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dormier tries to stand but Van Der Woodsen is controlling from the bottom.
Van Der Woodsen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dormier is defending well. Van Der Woodsen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dormier has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Van Der Woodsen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Van Der Woodsen!
Eric Van Der Woodsen is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Eric Van Der Woodsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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