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TGC 56: Mikhasevich vs Gagnon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Gilmore (ranked 1636 p4p, 222 weight class) and Nate Baker Jr (ranked 6995 p4p, 616 weight class). Anthony Gilmore has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Baker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore gets caught flat footed, as Baker Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baker Jr postures up in Gilmore's guard and throws a big left but Gilmore blocks it.
Baker Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Baker Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gilmore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker Jr is one step ahead there.
Baker Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gilmore's guard.
Baker Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Gilmore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gilmore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker Jr is working away from the top position though.
Baker Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gilmore sees it coming and defends easily.
Baker Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Jr is looking to take a break and control but Gilmore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilmore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker Jr.
Baker Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Gilmore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore tries to roll over but Baker Jr keeps him under control.
Gilmore is trying to control but can't.
Baker Jr is working for a kimura but Gilmore is defending it quite comfortably.
Baker Jr is working for a kimura but Gilmore is defending it quite comfortably.
Baker Jr prevents Gilmore from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Baker Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gilmore is looking to improve his position.
Baker Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gilmore wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Baker Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baker Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gilmore to regain full guard.
Baker Jr prevents Gilmore from getting back to his feet.
Baker Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilmore is keeping the position for now.
Baker Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gilmore dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gilmore 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.
Gilmore chips away with some ground and pound.
Baker Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baker Jr wants to improve his position but instead Gilmore has moved into half guard.
Gilmore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gilmore is working for a submission of some sort.
Gilmore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker Jr is not content to let Gilmore control the position.
Baker Jr moves into full guard.
Baker Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gilmore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilmore lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Baker Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gilmore slips a jab and a cross from Baker Jr.
Gilmore is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Baker Jr throws a combination that misses
and Gilmore counters with an outside leg kick.
Baker Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilmore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Gilmore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
Baker Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Gilmore tries to sprawl out of it but Baker Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gilmore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Baker Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore looks to land a left hand but Baker Jr moved out of range nicely.
Baker Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.
Gilmore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gilmore connects with a body shot.
Gilmore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gilmore dodges the punch combination from Baker Jr.
A combination from Baker Jr does no damage.
Baker Jr fails with the takedown
and Gilmore counters by clinching up.
Baker Jr is breathing heavily.
Gilmore taking a breather.
Gilmore breaks the clinch.
Baker Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker Jr swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilmore missing with a left hand there. Baker Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker Jr manages to avoid it.
Gilmore throws a nice looking combination but Baker Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gilmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilmore throws a body punch but Baker Jr moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilmore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baker Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Gilmore - just one landing.
Baker Jr lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Gilmore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker Jr throws a right hand that Gilmore ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilmore also avoids with ease.
Baker Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gilmore counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gilmore.
Baker Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Gilmore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baker Jr is rocked!
Gilmore connects with a body shot.
Baker Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Gilmore finish him?
Baker Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gilmore.
Baker Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilmore can pounce on him.
Baker Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Gilmore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker Jr can do to turn this around?
BOOM! Gilmore lands a beautiful left hook that drops Baker Jr. Baker Jr tries to recover but Gilmore is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Baker Jr lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Gilmore!
After winning the bout, Anthony Gilmore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Lock (ranked 22698 p4p, 730 weight class) and Koboko Dada (ranked 3586 p4p, 416 weight class). Dada has chosen Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koboko Dada!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dada missing with a left hand there. Lock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan Lock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lock slaps away a takedown attempt from Dada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Lock misses.
Dada shoots in for a takedown but Lock shows good takedown defense.
Lock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dada breaks from the clinch.
Lock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock doesn't manage to clinch there - Dada circles away.
Lock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dada, pushing him back against the cage.
Lock looking for a takedown.
Lock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock taking a breather.
Dada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lock's elbow.
Lock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lock.
Dada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lock backwards.
Lock takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dada.
Lock decides to pull guard.
Dada tries to free his leg and advance position but Lock is retaining full guard.
Lock has momentary wrist control but Dada slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dada stops Lock from standing up.
Dada trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Dada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lock is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lock, who protects the arm well.
Dada advances to mount.
Dada is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lock is working hard here to advance position.
Dada dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Dada.
Lock wants to hold on but Dada pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dada cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dada with shots to the head and body - Lock looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dada looking to finish Lock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lock!
Lock is rocked!
Dada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lock is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dada lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dada landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dada lands a big elbow.
Oh Lock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dada unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Lock wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dada celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koboko Dada!
Koboko Dada spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Clay (ranked 1668 p4p, 78 weight class) and Ashton Knuckles (ranked 3165 p4p, 164 weight class). Clay's entrance music is Believe. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ashton Knuckles was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashton Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knuckles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Knuckles is out of range.
Knuckles dives in and scores a takedown into Clay's guard.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Knuckles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knuckles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clay is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles tries for a kimura but Clay is defending well.
Knuckles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knuckles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clay wants to control but Knuckles postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Clay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knuckles.
Clay's coaches at The Coffee Shop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Clay regains half guard.
Knuckles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knuckles decides to stand up.
A left lands for Clay.
A punch combination from Clay misses.
Knuckles tries to counter with a clinch but Clay shakes him off and moves away.
Knuckles misses with a wild combination.
Knuckles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knuckles checks a low kick from Clay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles feints and then cracks Clay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clay down.
Clay slips a jab and a cross from Knuckles.
Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the body
and Knuckles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andre Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles staying out of range there.
Clay throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Clay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knuckles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clay defends it well.
Knuckles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clay stalks Knuckles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knuckles's face. Knuckles staggers backwards, shaken.
Knuckles swinging wildly here.
Clay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knuckles is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knuckles at a distance.
Knuckles throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Clay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knuckles just manages to avoid it.
Knuckles takes one to the chin there.
Knuckles is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
Clay lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Clay!
After the fight, Andre Clay was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bianchi (ranked 2924 p4p, 335 weight class) and Johnny Ringo (ranked 2441 p4p, 280 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bianchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Ringo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bianchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ringo.
Ringo clinches up against the cage.
Bianchi has hold of one of Ringo's legs. Ringo is fighting the takedown attempt but Bianchi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bianchi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bianchi trying to control but Ringo is working from the bottom.
Ringo is trying to control the position but Bianchi postures up.
Bianchi won't allow Ringo to get back to his feet.
Bianchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ringo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ringo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ringo trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringo is looking to stand up but Bianchi isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bianchi works the jab nicely.
Bianchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bianchi with a jab.
Ringo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bianchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bianchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bianchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bianchi prevents Ringo from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi passes Ringo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bianchi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bianchi wants to take a breather but Ringo is having none of it.
Ringo wants to get back to his feet.
Ringo is looking for a sweep. Bianchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bianchi is looking to advance position but Ringo won't allow it.
Bianchi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ringo reverses the position - he's now on top in Bianchi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bianchi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi working for a triangle but Ringo defends it easily.
Bianchi keeping moving, preventing Ringo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ringo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bianchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ringo looking to pass the guard.
Bianchi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ringo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ringo trying to control but Bianchi is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ringo looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bianchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Ringo. Those never looked like landing.
Bianchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ringos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bianchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ringo.
Bianchi slips under a jab from Ringo.
Ringo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bianchi.
Ringo shoots in and drives through. Bianchi sprawls well.
Bianchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ringo lands a slapping body shot.
Ringo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringo misses with a low kick as Bianchi jumps back.
Bianchi misses with a right hand
and Ringo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ringo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ringo takes a swing at Bianchi's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringo misses with a wild combination.
Bianchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bianchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bianchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Bianchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Bianchi coming out on top.
Ringo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnny Ringo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ringo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bianchi is just out of range.
Ringo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bianchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ringo is rocked!
Bianchi lands an overhand right.
Ringo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bianchi finish him?
Bianchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ringo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ringo glances at the clock... BAM! Bianchi nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ringo crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ringo is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bianchi!
After winning the bout, Bobby Bianchi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikos Giannopoulos (ranked 1712 p4p, 248 weight class) and Robert McKenna (ranked 1171 p4p, 172 weight class). McKenna has chosen Freedom as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Robert McKenna enters the cage!
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212 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikos Giannopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
Giannopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Robert McKenna has been cut.
Giannopoulos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McKenna closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Giannopoulos's elbow.
McKenna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKenna wants to clinch.
Giannopoulos throwing a counter right hand but McKenna manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McKenna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Giannopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKenna's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Giannopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKenna is leaning against Giannopoulos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKenna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna fails with the takedown.
Nikos Giannopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McKenna.
McKenna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKenna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKenna tries to clinch but Giannopoulos is having none of it.
McKenna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Giannopoulos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giannopoulos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna tries to clinch but Giannopoulos moves out of range.
Giannopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKenna is defended easily by Giannopoulos.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McKenna was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giannopoulos prevents McKenna from moving into mount.
McKenna grinds an elbow into Giannopoulos's temple.
Giannopoulos tries to buck McKenna off but McKenna is having none of it.
Giannopoulos is not content to let McKenna control the position.
Giannopoulos wants to control but McKenna postures up.
Giannopoulos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Top Dawg, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Giannopoulos tries to bench press McKenna off him but McKenna keeps the position.
McKenna throws a strike aimed at the side of Giannopoulos's head but Giannopoulos avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giannopoulos is trying to get back to half guard.
McKenna misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Giannopoulos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nikos Giannopoulos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna'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.
McKenna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Giannopoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKenna somewhat.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Giannopoulos circles away easily
and Giannopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Giannopoulos as he jumps to the side.
Giannopoulos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nikos Giannopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McKenna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Giannopoulos circles away easily
and Giannopoulos counters with a left and a right that stings McKenna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Giannopoulos to the mat! Giannopoulos manages to get full guard.
Giannopoulos being controlled here, momentarily.
Giannopoulos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Giannopoulos is trying to control the position but McKenna postures up.
Giannopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKenna is one step ahead there.
Giannopoulos pulls McKenna in close to his closed guard and prevents McKenna from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giannopoulos controls McKenna momentarily but McKenna frees himself.
McKenna working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Giannopoulos's head.
McKenna trying to control but Giannopoulos is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giannopoulos pulls McKenna in close to prevent any damage.
McKenna is looking to advance position but Giannopoulos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McKenna tries to hold on but Giannopoulos postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna tries to reverse the position but Giannopoulos maintains control.
McKenna trying desperately to get to his feet.
McKenna tries to control Giannopoulos's head but Giannopoulos pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! McKenna is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Nikos Giannopoulos!
Nikos Giannopoulos 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Vieira (ranked 731 p4p, 101 weight class) and Wet Wild (ranked 1417 p4p, 193 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wet Wild!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wild swings for the body but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Wild manages to avoid it.
A big left from Wild misses.
Vieira dodges the punch combination from Wild.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.
Vieira throws a hook but Wild avoids it easily.
Wild's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vieira under the eye.
It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut.
Vieira moves out of range as Wild strikes.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Wild is just out of range.
It seemed like Wild was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wild scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wild counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wild misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Vieira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Wild scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild scores with a nice head shot.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira tests Wild's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wild misses the shot to the body.
Wet Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wild lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vieira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vieira is rocked!
Vieira staying out of range there.
Oh Vieira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wet Wild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wild avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Vieira seems to have got his legs back now.
Wild looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vieira scores with a takedown into Wild's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Wild keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Wild.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wild can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Wild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vieira drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Vieira seems to have locked his on tight now - Wild screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Vieira, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eduardo Vieira!
Eduardo Vieira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Njord Norden (ranked 1054 p4p, 139 weight class) and Boris Kane (ranked 1945 p4p, 232 weight class). Norden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise. Kane has chosen Seek N Strike as his entrance music. Njord Norden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Njord Norden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Kane!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kane, as that shot connected.
Kane throws a low kick, looking for Norden's leg but Norden calmly moves out of range.
Kane moves out of range of the leg kick from Norden.
A swing and a miss from Kane.
Norden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Norden.
Norden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norden. Norden obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Norden misses.
Norden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane looks to land a right hand but Norden moved out of range.
Norden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norden throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Norden tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kane lands with an overhand left.
Nice takedown defense from Norden. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Kane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norden pinned against the cage. Norden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Kane tries to get set, Norden tries to push him back and clinch up but Kane manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane misses with a right hand
and Norden counters by clinching up.
A short right from Norden.
Kane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Njord Norden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Kane.
Norden struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
Norden tries to work over Kane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Norden fails to land.
Kane managing to block the knees to the body from Norden.
Kane has Norden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane is working for takedown but Norden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kane is working for a submission of some sort.
Kane wants to control but Norden is keeping him busy.
Kane throwing shots but Norden is blocking nicely.
Norden is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard.
Kane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Norden tries to kick Kane off but Kane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kane.
Norden has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is keen to just control but Norden is a slippery customer.
Kane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kane prevents Norden from standing back up.
Norden is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kane trying to control the pace.
Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Norden has hold of Kane's hands but Kane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Norden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Norden is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Norden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Norden moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norden but Norden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norden tries to clinch up.
Kane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Norden.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Norden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Boris Kane has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kane.
Norden throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Norden blocks the leg kick.
Norden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kane looks to land a left hand but Norden moved out of range nicely.
Norden throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
Kane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norden's hands.
Kane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norden.
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norden to score with a decent uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Norden blocks the leg kick.
Norden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane.
Njord Norden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane cracks Norden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Norden staying out of range there.
Kane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kane misses with a body shot.
Norden doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norden keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Norden wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it.
Kane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kane forces his way into half guard.
Norden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norden's head.
Norden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kane on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane passes to side control.
Kane trying to control the position but Norden is working away.
My spies in Big dawg inform me that Kane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Norden is trying to buck Kane off.
Kane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Norden, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Norden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kane tries to advance to mount but can't.
Norden is trying to buck Kane off.
Kane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kane has hold of Norden's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Norden tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kane cranks the arm and Norden screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Norden, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Boris Kane!
A very excited looking Boris Kane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Escobar (ranked 164 p4p, 25 weight class) and Paddy Fagan (ranked 1314 p4p, 159 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Escobar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagan lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Fagan. Beautiful body shot.
Fagan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar counters with a leg kick.
Fagan looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Fagan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fagan.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fagan.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fagan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fagan throws a sloppy body shot
and Escobar counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fagan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
Fagan lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.
Escobar throws a leg kick that misses.
Fagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fagan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fagan misses with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar darts in and clinches Fagan up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Fagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Fagan avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Fagan lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Fagan misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar pushes Fagan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fagan blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Fagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar tries to work over Fagan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Fagan controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fagan's elbow.
Escobar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fagan uses from the top position.
Fagan looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Fagan from controlling successfully.
Escobar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fagan stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Escobar controlling the position.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Fagan controlling him for the moment.
Fagan wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Fagan controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Fagan from controlling successfully.
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fagan defends it easily.
Fagan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Escobar keeping full guard, as Fagan tries to pass.
Escobar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Escobar slips nicely into half guard.
Fagan pushes Escobar off looking to stand but Escobar dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is keen to just control but Fagan is a slippery customer.
Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar is pressing down on Fagan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fagan is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fagan wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Fagan wants to sweep but Escobar has passed to side control!
Fagan prevents Escobar from improving position.
Fagan is not content to let Escobar control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fagan lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Diego Escobar has been cut.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Fagan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fagan.
Sloppy strikes from Fagan. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Fagan controls the action.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Fagan.
Fagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
A body shot lands from Fagan.
Fagan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Fagan.
Escobar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Escobar jumps guard but Fagan stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Escobar is leaning against Fagan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Fagan.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Fagan backwards.
Fagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fagan or not.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
Fagan misses with a body punch.
Fagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Fagan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A body shot lands from Escobar.
Fagan is breathing heavily.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Fagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fagan blocks an uppercut.
Fagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fagan tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Fagan back against the cage.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar lands a right hand.
Fagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego Escobar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fagan misses with some punches.
Fagan tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Fagan seems to have recovered his senses.
Fagan can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Fagan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fagans head.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fagan tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Fagan back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fagan blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar cracks Fagan with a nice body shot.
Escobar lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fagan can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar jumps into guard, dragging Fagan to the mat.
Escobar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fagan's guard.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fagan is keeping the position for now.
Diego Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar advances position into side control!
Fagan is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar keeps moving and retains side control.
Escobar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Escobar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fagan!
Escobar controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to finish this one by submission but Fagan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Escobar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fagan has given up his back here. Will Escobar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Escobar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fagan is defending well though. Escobar let's go of the attempt for now.
Fagan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Escobar's guard. Nice work there by Fagan.
Escobar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Fagan from controlling successfully.
Escobar controls Fagan momentarily but Fagan frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar'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.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fagan.
Fagan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Paddy Fagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fagan looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice combination there by Fagan.
Fagan jabs Escobar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fagan clobbers Escobar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fagan throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
Fagan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fagan cracks Escobar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Escobar connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar at a distance.
Fagan lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar's head back.
Paddy Fagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Escobar.
Fagan lands a two punch combo.
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fagan, pushing him back against the cage.
Fagan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Fagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobar pulls Fagan into guard.
Fagan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Escobar has locked up a guillotine! Escobar's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fagan is holding on here and Escobar must be using up a lot of energy. Fagan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Escobar gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Escobar!
Diego Escobar retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Diego Escobar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1111 p4p, 148 weight class) and Luke Jackson (ranked 1440 p4p, 188 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
Petersen throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Petersen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petersen postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Petersen 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.
Petersen has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petersen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Petersen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!
Jackson controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson stands up and beckons Petersen to his feet.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Petersen shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Petersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Petersen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petersen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Petersen had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petersen in his tracks.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Petersen's ribs.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petersen's head backwards.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petersen.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luke Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
Petersen throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson slips a jab from Petersen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen feinted with a counter takedown.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen takes one on the button.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Petersen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Petersen is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson tries to kick Petersen off but Petersen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Luke Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Petersen didn't see that one coming.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Don Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petersen doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petersen on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petersen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Petersen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson scores with a jab. Petersen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Jackson!
After the big win, Luke Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 485 p4p, 66 weight class) and Luc Gagnon (ranked 372 p4p, 47 weight class). Gagnon has chosen Annihilator - King of the Kill as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gennady Mikhasevich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnon lands with an overhand left.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Gagnon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Gagnon slips the punch.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Gagnon finds it's way through Mikhasevich's defenses.
Gagnon misses with a looping left.
Gagnon staying out of range there.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown but Mikhasevich shows good takedown defense.
Gagnon works over Mikhasevich's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Gennady Mikhasevich has been cut.
Gagnon staying out of range there.
Gagnon is looking for the big counter here.
Mikhasevich defending well as Gagnon loads up on a big left hand.
Gagnon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon lands a really nice looking cross but Mikhasevich seems unphased.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon is looking to advance position but Mikhasevich won't allow it.
Gagnon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gagnon trying to pass the guard but Mikhasevich defending well.
Gagnon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mikhasevich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mikhasevich pushes Gagnon off looking to stand but Gagnon dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Gagnon is working for a submission of some sort.
Mikhasevich is refusing to be controlled, as Gagnon sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gagnon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at True North Fight Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gagnon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gagnon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon seems to be looking for submissions.
Gagnon wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikhasevich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gagnon tries to pass to full mount but Mikhasevich defends it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gagnon cracks Mikhasevich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gagnon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon misses with a takedown attempt
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon.
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the body.
Gagnon scores with a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.
Mikhasevich wants to stand and escape but Gagnon is having none of it.
Mikhasevich keeping full guard, as Gagnon tries to pass.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich keeping full guard, as Gagnon tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gagnon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnon tries to advance to mount but Mikhasevich denies him.
Gagnon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhasevich keeps working.
Gagnon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mikhasevich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gagnon but great work by Mikhasevich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon tries to buck Mikhasevich off but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Mikhasevich decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gagnon to his feet.
Mikhasevich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
A jab from Gagnon finds it's way through Mikhasevich's defenses.
Gagnon scores with the left hand. Mikhasevich knows he should have avoided that one.
Gagnon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gagnon throws a combination that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gagnon with a hook.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich lands a jab.
Gagnon misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Gagnon avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gagnon.
Gagnon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice body shot.
Gagnon has his takedown stuffed
and Gagnon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gagnon moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Gagnon shoots and misses
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
Gagnon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon 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.
Gagnon won't allow Mikhasevich to get back to his feet.
Mikhasevich keeping full guard, as Gagnon tries to pass.
Gagnon trying to control but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Gagnon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gagnon passes into half guard.
Gagnon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mikhasevich's thigh. Mikhasevich counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gagnon throws an elbow that misses. Mikhasevich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gagnon's guard. Nice move by Mikhasevich!
Gagnon is trying to control the position but Mikhasevich postures up.
Gagnon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mikhasevich defends well.
Gagnon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gagnon misses with a hook
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Gagnon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot.
Gagnon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikhasevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gagnon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gagnon swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich stuffs the takedown attempt from Gagnon. Gagnon gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
Gagnon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Gagnon misses
and Gagnon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Mikhasevich ducks down to avoid it.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gagnon.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Gagnon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gagnon showed some decent athleticism there.
Gagnon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gagnon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon is taking a breather. Mikhasevich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mikhasevich is trying to stand up here but Gagnon is controlling him well.
Gagnon is looking for a kimura here.
Gagnon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gagnon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon is just content to waste time from the top position. Mikhasevich takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Luc Gagnon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mikhasevich wants to stand up but Gagnon is controlling him.
Gagnon forces his way into half guard.
Gagnon wants to pass to mount but Mikhasevich is defending the position.
Gagnon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mikhasevich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gagnon looks to land a strike but Mikhasevich avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to his feet but Gagnon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gagnon looking to sit in guard and control but Mikhasevich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gagnon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Mikhasevich clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gagnon misses with a hook.
Mikhasevich slips a straight right by Gagnon.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Gagnon.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Mikhasevich looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
Mikhasevich tries to move into range but Gagnon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gagnon misses with a body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Gagnon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gagnon throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon throws out a powerful jab.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Gagnon strikes.
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Gagnon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mikhasevich is trying to break the clinch but Gagnon is controlling him.
Gagnon taking a breather.
Gagnon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gagnon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mikhasevich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the head.
Gagnon pulls Mikhasevich into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon wants to control the position but Mikhasevich says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gagnon wants to control but Mikhasevich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gagnon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gagnon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gagnon is looking for a triangle here but Mikhasevich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mikhasevich stands up.
Gagnon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhasevich circles away.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon scores with a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagnon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mikhasevich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gagnon wants to pass the guard but Mikhasevich is keeping the position.
Mikhasevich keeping moving, preventing Gagnon from controlling successfully.
Gagnon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikhasevich is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gennady Mikhasevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Gagnon looks to clinch
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhasevich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gagnon.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gagnon misses with a hook to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gagnon lands a right hook to the body.
Gagnon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gagnon lands in his opponent's guard.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gagnon manages to pass to side control.
Mikhasevich tries to kick Gagnon off but Gagnon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikhasevich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gagnon is trying to control the action in half guard but Mikhasevich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich tries to kick Gagnon off but Gagnon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gagnon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gagnon trying to control but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Gagnon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon takes Mikhasevich's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mikhasevich is in trouble.
Mikhasevich fending off the submission attempt from Gagnon.
Gagnon trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich is trying to stand back up.
Gagnon looking to break Mikhasevich's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mikhasevich remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gagnon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mikhasevich preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gagnon.
Gagnon looking for the choke from the back.
Mikhasevich trying to get back to his feet but Gagnon is in full control for now.
Gagnon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gagnon looking for the RNC.
Gagnon working for a choke but Mikhasevich is defending well.
Mikhasevich is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Gagnon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gagnon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Luc Gagnon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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