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AnC 8: Gashi vs. Tophat PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauli Paaluttaja (ranked 7524 p4p, 581 weight class) and Conoe McGregor (ranked 7662 p4p, 589 weight class). The key to victory for Pauli Paaluttaja has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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264 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pauli Paaluttaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conoe McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
Paaluttaja scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor looking to stall.
Paaluttaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Paaluttaja as the two fighters clinch.
Paaluttaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paaluttaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGregor looks winded!
Paaluttaja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paaluttaja.
Paaluttaja cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Paaluttaja - that landed with a thud.
Paaluttaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paaluttaja is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paaluttaja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paaluttaja is working McGregor over against the cage.
Paaluttaja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Paaluttaja as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paaluttaja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paaluttaja lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McGregor to his knees! Paaluttaja keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauli Paaluttaja!
After the big win, Pauli Paaluttaja made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Annihilation Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mister Gibbs (ranked 7910 p4p, 650 weight class) and John Miller (ranked 5278 p4p, 536 weight class). Mister Gibbs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mister Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Miller!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs lands with a right hand.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Gibbs counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gibbs!
Gibbs connects with a looping right hand.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Gibbs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gibbs tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Gibbs has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Gibbs defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is thwarting Gibbs's attempts to control the position.
Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gibbs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miller in particular looking to stall.
Gibbs is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller thows a huge punch but Gibbs dodges it nicely.
Gibbs punching from the bottom.
Gibbs is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibbs avoid being mounted?
Gibbs gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard.
Gibbs wants to sweep but no luck.
Gibbs is working hard here to advance position.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gibbs trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gibbs throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good standup being displayed there by Gibbs as he connects with a hook.
Miller has Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Gibbs misses with the combination.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller rushes Gibbs and presses him up against the cage.
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
Gibbs is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Miller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been informed that Miller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is looking to reverse the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller working away.
Gibbs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gibbs is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller slows the pace down.
Gibbs tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Miller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard.
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gibbs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller has his hands on Gibbs's head, controlling the position.
Miller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Gibbs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Miller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gibbs is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gibbs is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gibbs wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gibbs has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Miller lands a takedown into guard.
Gibbs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibbs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller controlling from the top position.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibbs is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller pulls Gibbs in to control the position.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Gibbs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Miller has Gibbs pulled in close to control his posture.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Gibbs postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miller connects with a high kick.
Gibbs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller fails with the takedown
enabling Gibbs to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller drives through with a takedown into Gibbs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gibbs is trying to keep Miller in close.
Gibbs controlling Miller's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Miller 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!
Gibbs connects with the punch.
Miller pushes Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Gibbs stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Gibbs misses with a body punch.
Miller wants a takedown.
Gibbs tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Gibbs back against the cage.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Gibbs avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miller tries to pull guard but Gibbs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gibbs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
Mister Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller working aggressively here.
Gibbs drags the fight down to the ground.
Gibbs looking to control.
Miller stands up and waves to Gibbs to follow him.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Mister Gibbs is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gibbs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gibbs, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gibbs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gibbs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miller gets a double leg takedown into Gibbs's guard.
John Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibbs is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller pushes a forearm under Gibbs's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gibbs is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Miller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Minhyuk Brown (ranked 5225 p4p, 528 weight class) and Daniel Kim (ranked 8737 p4p, 626 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with This is what I came for Calvin Harris blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Minhyuk Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Kim!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Minhyuk Brown has been cut.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kim but Kim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kim connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Brown looks for a takedown but Kim sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minhyuk Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kim looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brown trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kim can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face as Brown controls the position.
Kim prevents Brown from moving into mount.
Brown works to advance to full mount. Kim defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown working for a submission but Kim is keeping him at bay.
Brown prevents Kim from getting the reversal.
Brown has isolated one of Kim's arms. Kim looking to fight him off but Brown twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Minhyuk Brown!
Minhyuk Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Sophisticado (ranked 3952 p4p, 424 weight class) and Cedrick Lambert (ranked 3998 p4p, 427 weight class). Lambert has chosen Lil Yachty - 66 as his entrance music. Cedrick Lambert 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 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Sophisticado!
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, Cedrick Lambert!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambert lands a jab.
Lambert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sophisticado circles away quickly and effectively.
Sophisticado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sophisticado clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Cedrick Lambert has been cut.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Lambert being controlled against the cage.
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert wants to break free but Sophisticado has control.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert is trying to force a seperation but Sophisticado has the dominant position.
Lambert has had enough of the clinch but Sophisticado keeps him there for the moment.
Lambert told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lambert is trying to force a seperation but Sophisticado has the dominant position.
Sophisticado controlling the action here for a moment.
Lambert manages to break the clinch.
Sophisticado moves out of range of the strikes.
Sophisticado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
Ramon Sophisticado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Sophisticado - just one landing.
Lambert keeps the fight on the outside.
Lambert looks to land a left hand but Sophisticado moved out of range nicely.
Sophisticado closes the distance and pushes Lambert back into the cage.
Sophisticado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Lambert avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sophisticado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambert's brow.
Lambert working hard to break the clinch.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Lambert shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambert wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Sophisticado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lambert is trying to force a seperation but Sophisticado has the dominant position.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Lambert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lambert avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Lambert in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Lambert shrugs off.
Lambert is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lambert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambert's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sophisticado avoiding damage.
Sophisticado gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Lambert's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sophisticado avoids the head kick by Lambert.
Sophisticado closes the distance and clinches.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow.
Sophisticado keeps control of Lambert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lambert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lambert is trying to break the clinch but Sophisticado is controlling him.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lambert is working for takedown but Sophisticado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Lambert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado is stalling here.
Lambert takes an elbow to the temple.
Lambert pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ramon Sophisticado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lambert takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Sophisticado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambert can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sophisticado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lambert misses with a punch to the body.
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
Lambert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Lambert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Lambert takes an elbow to the temple.
Sophisticado stalling.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sophisticado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert fails to pull guard.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedrick Lambert.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Lambert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambert's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lambert's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Lambert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sophisticado gets a clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lambert takes an elbow to the temple.
Lambert pulls Sophisticado into guard.
Sophisticado looking to pass the guard.
Sophisticado seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado wants to pass the guard but Lambert is keeping the position.
Sophisticado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sophisticado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Sophisticado from controlling successfully.
Lambert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sophisticado defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sophisticado is one step ahead there.
Sophisticado is stalling in the full guard.
Sophisticado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lambert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sophisticado has managed to get both his arms back between Lambert's legs - danger averted.
Sophisticado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sophisticado defends well.
Sophisticado stays in close to Lambert's body and controls the position.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Sophisticado from controlling successfully.
Sophisticado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lambert looking for a sweep. Not yet Lambert, not yet.
Lambert keeping full guard, as Sophisticado tries to pass.
Lambert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sophisticado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sophisticado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sophisticado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sophisticado stopping the sweep attempt from Lambert.
Lambert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lambert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sophisticado tries to free his leg and advance position but Lambert is retaining full guard.
Sophisticado stopping the sweep attempt from Lambert.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sophisticado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sophisticado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sophisticado won't allow Lambert to sweep him here.
Sophisticado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lambert isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sophisticado stacks Lambert on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sophisticado!
Sophisticado taking a breather here.
Sophisticado trying to control the action but Lambert is working from the bottom.
Sophisticado tries to advance to mount but Lambert denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lambert is looking to regain half guard here but Sophisticado keeps moving and retains side control.
Sophisticado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lambert on the ground.
Lambert prevents Sophisticado from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Lambert's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lambert shoots for a double leg takedown but Sophisticado sprawls well. He's pushed Lambert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lambert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado is looking to clinch but Lambert is avoiding it.
Sophisticado looks to land a right hand but Lambert moved out of range.
Sophisticado drives through and clinches with Lambert against the cage.
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
Sophisticado slows down the pace here.
Lambert is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Lambert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lambert tries to score a body lock takedown but Sophisticado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedrick Lambert.
Lambert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lambert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Lambert tries to get set, Sophisticado tries to push him back and clinch up but Lambert manages to avoid the attempt.
Ramon Sophisticado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sophisticado wants to clinch.
Lambert swats away the attempt to clinch by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sophisticado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lambert up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sophisticado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lambert's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Lambert 's eye.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lambert's defenses.
Lambert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sophisticado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Lambert 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sophisticado keeps control of Lambert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sophisticado is pushing Lambert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert wants to stall.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lambert wants a takedown but no success here.
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lambert tries to land a knee to the head but Sophisticado blocks with his arms.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lambert is rocked!
That has opened up Cedrick Lambert's cut even more.
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Lambert is still on wobbly legs! Can Sophisticado finish him?
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado had his way with Cedrick Lambert in that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Lambert's cut.
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!
Sophisticado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lambert checks it well.
Sophisticado clinches up against the cage.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lambert seems to have recovered his senses.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert can't get the takedown.
Sophisticado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sophisticado slows down the pace here.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Lambert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sophisticado avoids the elbow strike from Lambert, against the cage.
Sophisticado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Lambert 's eye.
Lambert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambert's brow.
Sophisticado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sophisticado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lambert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sophisticado stalling.
Lambert wants a takedown but no success here.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Lambert pulls guard.
Sophisticado won't allow Lambert to sweep him here.
Lambert is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sophisticado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cedrick Lambert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lambert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sophisticado looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sophisticado manages to get himself to full guard.
Sophisticado working a defensive guard here.
Lambert drops back looking for a leg! Sophisticado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sophisticado manages to kick Lambert off! Lambert jumps back into Sophisticado's guard.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sophisticado is controlling Lambert's posture.
Cedrick Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lambert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sophisticado managing to control the position.
Sophisticado is trying to keep Lambert in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Sophisticado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sophisticado, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:43
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:44
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Sophisticado!
Ramon Sophisticado is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Cedrick Lambert had this to say: 'Man, I've been working too hard for this, I'll be back better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enver Gashi (ranked 3444 p4p, 291 weight class) and Joey Tophat (ranked 5125 p4p, 373 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enver Gashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Tophat!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tophat with a hook.
Tophat cracks Gashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tophat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gashi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tophat throws a combination. Gashi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tophat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tophat stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Tophat, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tophat scores with a head kick.
It looks like Enver Gashi has been cut.
Enver Gashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tophat thuds a left hand into Gashi's body.
Tophat connects with a high kick.
Tophat stuns Gashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tophat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gashi's half guard.
Gashi kicks Tophat off and gets back to his feet.
Gashi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gashi is breathing heavily.
Tophat lands a nice shot to the body.
Tophat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tophat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tophat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gashi.
Tophat dives in and scores a takedown into Gashi's guard.
Tophat chips away with some ground and pound.
Tophat postures up in Gashi's guard and throws a big left but Gashi blocks it.
Tophat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tophat wants to get up but he can't break Gashi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tophat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tophat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gashi keeping moving, preventing Tophat from controlling successfully.
Gashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tophat gets to his feet - Gashi follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tophat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gashi is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tophat controls the position.
Gashi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tophat.
Gashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Tophat is working Gashi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tophat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gashi is looking for a sweep.
Tophat tries to move to mount but Gashi blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tophat decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tophat there.
Tophat lands a nice shot to the body.
Tophat feints and as Gashi raises his hands in defense, Tophat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tophat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tophat wants to control from the top but Gashi keeps moving.
Tophat wants to pass the guard but Gashi is keeping the position.
Gashi is working an open guard so Tophat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tophat.
Gashi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tophat makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tophat pushes Gashi away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tophat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tophat. Tophat obviously looking to wear him down.
Tophat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gashi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Tophat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enver Gashi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tophat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tophat throws a head kick but Gashi moves out of range.
Tophat stuffs the takedown.
Tophat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tophat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tophat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gashi is trying to control Tophat's posture but Tophat avoids it.
Tophat lands a few punches from side control.
Gashi is trying to buck Tophat off.
Tophat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tophat cracks Gashi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gashi is not content to let Tophat control the position.
Tophat tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gashi's legs.
Gashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gashi is working hard here to advance position.
Tophat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gashi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tophat has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two 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.
Tophat wants to control but Gashi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tophat working away.
Tophat stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Joey Tophat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Tophat coming out on top.
Gashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Tophat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tophat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tophat wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tophat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gashi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
Tophat controlling the position.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
Tophat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tophat prevents Gashi from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joey Tophat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tophat working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tophat decides to stand back up.
Tophat lands a head shot.
Gashi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tophat is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tophat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tophat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Tophat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enver Gashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Tophat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tophat lands a jab-cross combination.
Tophat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tophat scores with a leg kick.
Gashi looks for a takedown but Tophat sprawls well.
Tophat throws a nice head kick!
Tophat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Tophat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gashi postures up in Tophat's guard and throws a big left but Tophat blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gashi throws an elbow that misses. Tophat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gashi's guard. Nice move by Tophat!
Gashi looking for a guillotine here but Tophat defends easily.
Tophat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tophat trying to control the position from guard on top but Gashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tophat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gashi wants to control but Tophat postures up.
Tophat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gashi keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gashi struggling a bit here.
Tophat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gashi, who protects the arm well.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
Tophat decides to stand back up. Tophat steps back and let's Gashi get back to his feet.
Gashi slips a jab and a cross from Tophat.
Gashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tophat circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tophat digs a good hook to Gashi's body.
Gashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tophat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gashi manages to get himself to full guard.
Tophat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gashi is working an open guard so Tophat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tophat swinging wildly here.
Tophat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Tophat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tophat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tophat.
Gashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tophat is fending him off so far but Gashi persists. Nope, Tophat circles away and we're back to standing.
Gashi darts in looking for a takedown but Tophat gets double underhooks and turns Gashi into the cage.
Tophat is looking for the big counter here.
Tophat stuffs the takedown attempt from Gashi. Gashi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tophat dives in and scores a takedown into Gashi's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gashi is trying to keep Tophat in close.
Gashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tophat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tophat defends well.
Tophat wants to control from the top but Gashi keeps moving.
Tophat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Tophat really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enver Gashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tophat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tophat as he jumps to the side.
Tophat cracks Gashi with a good jab.
Gashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tophat works over Gashi's head and body with a nice combination.
Tophat throws a nice looking combination but Gashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tophat lands a really nice looking cross but Gashi seems unphased.
Joey Tophat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tophat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gashi did well to prevent Tophat getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tophat trying to control from half guard but Gashi is working away.
Tophat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gashi.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tophat tries to free his leg and advance position but Gashi is retaining full guard.
Tophat is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gashi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tophat is looking to defend but Gashi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tophat! Gashi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tophat taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enver Gashi!
Enver Gashi is the new featherweight champion!
Enver Gashi very nearly forgot to thank Annihilation Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russel Crowe (ranked 9018 p4p, 646 weight class) and John Wall (ranked 4703 p4p, 482 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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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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, Russel Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Wall!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crowe with a poor takedown
and Wall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crowe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wall as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Crowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Crowe. Those never looked like landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crowe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wall fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall lands a nice uppercut.
Wall working aggressively here.
Wall is pressed up against the cage. Crowe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wall down to the mat. Wall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crowe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wall counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crowe! Wall lets Crowe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Crowe is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall clinches with his opponent.
Oh Crowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Wall.
Wall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crowe or not.
Wall creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Crowe's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Crowe drops to his knees and Wall pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connaw McGregaw (ranked 2231 p4p, 211 weight class) and Ringo Starr (ranked 25472 p4p, 508 weight class). McGregaw comes to the cage accompanied by Foggy Dew. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connaw McGregaw!
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, Ringo Starr!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregaw lands a jab-cross combination.
Starr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregaw connects with a solid leg kick.
McGregaw misses with a wild combination.
McGregaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Starr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Starr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregaw sprawls well. McGregaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starr gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Starr shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Starr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Starr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregaw lands a nice looking body shot.
McGregaw gets tackled into the cage by Starr. Starr maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Connaw McGregaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ringo Starr.
McGregaw breaks from the clinch.
Starr fails with a takedown attempt.
Starr takes one on the button.
McGregaw seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGregaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGregaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Starr. Starr gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregaw scores with a one two! Starr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ringo Starr has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGregaw.
Starr is rocked!
Starr glances at the clock... BAM! McGregaw nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Starr crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Starr is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connaw McGregaw!
Connaw McGregaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Omani Jaryoki (ranked 7620 p4p, 281 weight class) and James Williams (ranked 6948 p4p, 269 weight class). James Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Omani Jaryoki!
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, James Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a double jab
and Jaryoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Jaryoki prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaryoki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaryoki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaryoki decides to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaryoki throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jaryoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaryoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jaryoki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Williams is looking for a triangle here but Jaryoki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jaryoki working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams tries to buck Jaryoki off but Jaryoki is having none of it.
Jaryoki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Williams down.
Williams wants to control but Jaryoki postures up.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
A big shot lands for Jaryoki! That's hurt Williams! Will he recover? Jaryoki fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omani Jaryoki!
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