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TBD#32: Dali vs Brandis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rod Marchand (ranked 22728 p4p, 677 weight class) and Noam Dar (ranked 22645 p4p, 649 weight class). Marchand comes to the cage accompanied by Daisy. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rod Marchand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Noam Dar!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchand looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dar!
Marchand tries for a kimura but Dar is defending well.
Dar throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Dar holds on to Marchand's head and controls the position momentarily.
Dar is looking to regain half guard here but Marchand keeps moving and retains side control.
Dar defending against the ground and pound.
Marchand misses with the ground and pound.
Marchand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dar is trying to control Marchand's posture but Marchand avoids it.
Dar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marchand trying to hold on to Dar's head to control him but Dar postures up.
Dar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Marchand could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dar has cracked it and Marchand is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noam Dar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between AJ Barakus (ranked 2240 p4p, 271 weight class) and Zach Assad (ranked 4208 p4p, 452 weight class). Zach Assad is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AJ Barakus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zach Assad!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakus lands with a nice body punch.
Barakus moves into the clinch.
Barakus prevents a body shot from Assad.
Assad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barakus tries to throw a body punch but Assad avoids it by throwing Barakus back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Assad.
Barakus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Assad tries a body shot but Barakus blocks it.
Assad lands a body punch.
Assad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barakus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barakus fails to land.
Barakus is trying to pull guard but Assad has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Assad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Assad told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Barakus can't break the clinch.
Assad tries to work over Barakus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakus is working for takedown but Assad is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Barakus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barakus misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Barakus.
Assad can't find room to land a body shot as Barakus controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barakus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assad was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakus.
Assad throws out a counter right but Barakus avoids it with no problem.
Assad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barakus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Assad to score with a decent uppercut.
Barakus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zach Assad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assad keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been hearing reports that Barakus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barakus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for Assad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assad misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Assad.
Barakus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Assad lands a really nice looking cross but Barakus seems unphased.
Barakus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Assad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakus swats away the attempt to clinch by Assad.
Assad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barakus throws out a loose jab but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Assad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barakus scrambles back to his feet.
Barakus clinches up with Assad and pushes him back against the cage.
Barakus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barakus throws a head punch that misses.
Barakus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barakus wants to get back to striking at distance but Assad won't allow it.
Assad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Assad.
Still in the clinch, Assad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Assad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barakus.
A shot in the inside from Assad.
Assad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barakuss head.
Barakus wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assad misses with a punch on the inside.
Barakus tries to throw a body punch but Assad avoids it by throwing Barakus back against the cage.
Barakus misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barakus.
Barakus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Assad scores with the left hand. Barakus knows he should have avoided that one.
Barakus misses with a straight right.
Barakus throws a head kick that misses.
Assad lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Assad.
Assad misses with a body kick.
Assad scores with a punch to the head.
Assad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barakus throws out the jab.
AJ Barakus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barakus's hands.
Barakus is rocked!
Barakus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Assad. Beautiful body shot.
Barakus is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad scores with a jab.
Barakus fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Barakus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barakus tries to clinch up.
Barakus tries to close the distance and clinch but Assad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barakus seems to have got his legs back now.
Barakus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Assad cracks Barakus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barakus tries to clinch
and Assad counters with a nice uppercut.
Barakus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barakus throws a looping overhand right but Assad ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakus. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assad now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Assad tries to clinch but Barakus is having none of it.
Barakus tries to clinch but Assad moves away
letting Assad counter with a right hand.
Assad thuds his right hand into Barakus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Assad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assad's corner calls for a 1-2. Assad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Assad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Assad connects with a right hand. Barakus shakes it off.
Barakus seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Assad shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Barakus is backing up but Assad catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Barakus covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Assad Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Assad!
Zach Assad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Organic Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Agapov (ranked 4745 p4p, 498 weight class) and Phil Maroni (ranked 7273 p4p, 609 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Agapov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dear Mr. Fantasy. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bogdan Agapov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Maroni!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agapov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maroni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maroni is trying to control. Agapov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maroni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Agapov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Agapov is controlling Maroni's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Maroni prevents Agapov from improving his position.
Agapov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maroni on the ground.
Maroni 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maroni wants to take a breather but Agapov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maroni is looking for a kimura here.
Agapov is looking to improve his position.
Agapov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maroni is working away from the top position though.
Agapov's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym 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.
Maroni is trying to control the action in half guard but Agapov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Agapov is trying to stand up here but Maroni is controlling him well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Agapov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maroni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Agapov.
Agapov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Phil Maroni has been cut.
Maroni's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maroni's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maroni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Agapov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maroni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Maroni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Maroni looks to move away, Agapov throws a big counter combo but Maroni just gets out of the way.
Maroni is looking to slow Agapov down with leg kicks.
Maroni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Agapov tries to land a front kick but Maroni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Agapov lands a left and a right that send Maroni crashing to the mat, dazed. Agapov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Maroni is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Agapov knocks Maroni out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bogdan Agapov!
A relieved looking Bogdan Agapov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Phil Maroni was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man tonight'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fanta Coco (ranked 2098 p4p, 227 weight class) and Richie Fortune (ranked 1828 p4p, 200 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richie Fortune!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fortune scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fortune swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coco throws a big counter combination but Fortune scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coco lands with a nice body punch.
Fortune shoots in for a takedown but Coco shows good takedown defense.
Fortune closes the distance and clinches.
Coco gets through Fortune's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Coco fails to land.
Coco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Fortune.
Coco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fortune or not.
A short body shot lands from Fortune as the two fighters clinch.
Coco struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
Fortune keeps control of Coco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fortune has him pressed against the cage.
Fortune tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coco's elbow.
Coco tries to throw a body punch but Fortune avoids it by throwing Coco back against the cage.
Fortune misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coco.
Coco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fortune looks to throw the jab but Coco is out of range.
Coco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortune throws out the jab.
Fortune scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Coco coming out on top.
Fortune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coco.
Fortune misses with a wild body shot.
Coco defending well as Fortune loads up on a big left hand.
Coco connects with a single shot there.
Coco slips a jab from Fortune.
Coco slips a straight right by Fortune.
Coco lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortune wants to clinch up but Coco keeps it at a distance.
Coco throws a low kick but Fortune moves out of range easily.
Fortune throws out a counter right but Coco avoids it with no problem.
Fortune walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune cracks Coco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coco throws a body kick that misses.
Richie Fortune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fortune throws a hook but Coco blocks it.
Coco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortune throws out the jab.
Fortune might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fortune tries to clinch up but Coco circles away and keeps his distance.
Fortune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coco was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortune.
Coco is looking to land body kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coco.
Coco misses with a left hand
and Fortune counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortune swings widly with a right hand
enabling Coco to counter with a crisp jab.
Coco punishes Fortune's body with a nice straight punch.
Coco throws a series of punches but Fortune moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortune misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fortune darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fortune misses with an uppercut
and Coco counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coco thuds his right hand into Fortune's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fortune throws the left hand but Coco avoids the punch easily.
Coco tries to land a leg kick but Fortune saw it coming and moves away.
Fortune scores with a jab. Coco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coco drops Fortune with a big left hand and mounts him. Fortune is in big trouble!
Fortune is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coco is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fortune is still on wobbly legs! Can Coco finish him?
Coco thuds his shin into the meat of Fortune's side.
An inside leg kick lands from Coco.
Fortune misses with an uppercut
and Coco counters with a right hand from hell and Fortune is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fanta Coco!
Fanta Coco thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Al Din (ranked 2684 p4p, 358 weight class) and Ben Wallace (ranked 3182 p4p, 427 weight class). Al Din comes to the cage accompanied by RUNNING BACK. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Badr Al Din!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Din throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Al Din closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Al Din works on Wallace's body with a couple of short punches.
Wallace tries to stall but Al Din uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Din.
Al Din lands a right hand.
Al Din working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Din scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Din lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Din presses Wallace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wallace jumps guard but Al Din turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Al Din softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Din lands a body punch.
Wallace looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din lands an uppercut.
Wallace trying to stall but Al Din improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Al Din.
Al Din lands an uppercut.
Al Din drops Wallace onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wallace is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wallace is rocked!
It looks like Ben Wallace has been cut.
Al Din creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wallace with a big uppercut! Wallace tries to clinch up but Al Din pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wallace to the mat! Wallace covers up and Al Din unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Badr Al Din!
An out of breath Badr Al Din thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lalama Amana (ranked 2082 p4p, 258 weight class) and Junior Iron (ranked 1324 p4p, 161 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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167 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalama Amana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Iron!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amana has Iron up against the cage in a clinch.
Iron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iron counters with a stiff right hand.
Iron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Amana misses.
Junior Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron misses with a body kick.
As Iron tries to get set, Amana tries to push him back and clinch up but Iron manages to avoid the attempt.
Amana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron.
Iron closes the distance and clinches.
Amana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amana is pressed up against the cage. Iron has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amana down to the mat. Amana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amana dodges the punch combination from Iron.
Amana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iron fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron darts in and clinches Amana up against the cage.
Iron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Iron.
Iron breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Iron.
Amana needs to keep his hands up - Iron had a free shot at his head there.
Iron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Iron shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amana is trying to defend but Iron finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron stops Amana from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iron is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amana is trying to get back to full guard.
Iron throwing shots but Amana is blocking nicely.
Iron is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Iron passes Amana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amana won't allow Iron to pass to mount.
Iron passes the guard and advances to mount!
Amana is looking to improve his position but Iron isn't that keen on the idea.
Iron misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Iron punching from mount but Amana doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Iron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amana is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amana regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amana has managed to free his arm - good work.
Iron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amana keeps working.
Iron content to control rather than advance.
Iron seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Iron dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Amana with a nice cross.
Iron misses with a double jab
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amana with a jab.
Iron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Junior Iron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iron throws a series of punches but Amana avoids them all with ease.
Iron moves into the clinch.
Iron manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Amana.
Amana tries to keep at a distance but Iron has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amana prevents a body shot from Iron.
Iron lands a left hand.
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 short body shot lands from Amana as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana throws a punch but it's blocked by Iron.
Amana prevents a body shot from Iron.
Iron has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Amana seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Iron can turn it around.
Iron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron blocking some punches.
Amana tries a body shot but Iron blocks it.
Amana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iron.
Iron is looking to take this one to the mat.
Iron lands a shoulder strike.
Iron tries to work over Amana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iron.
Iron lands with a short shot to the head.
Iron drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Iron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron has hold of one of Amana's legs. Amana is fighting the takedown attempt but Iron gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Iron advances position into side control!
Iron prevents Amana from escaping the position.
A control attempt from Amana but he's now mounted!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amana is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron landing shots from mount.
Amana has given up his back.
Amana is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Iron throws strikes from the back but Amana rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Amana.
Amana keeping full guard, as Iron tries to pass.
Iron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iron is looking to advance position but Amana has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Iron sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Iron is trying to control but can't.
Iron wants to improve his position but Amana is controlling well.
Iron keeps trying to improve his position.
Iron trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Iron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Amana clinches up against the cage.
Iron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iron throws a head punch that misses.
Iron manages to break the clinch.
Iron tries to keep at a distance but Amana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amana misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Iron.
Iron lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana struggles to land a body shot inside as Iron controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Iron.
Amana tries to work over Iron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amana misses with a body punch.
Amana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iron misses with a punch to the body.
Iron being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Iron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amana prevents a body shot from Iron.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amana is stalling here.
Amana lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Iron.
Amana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iron is keeping busy.
Lalama Amana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Iron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iron.
Iron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amana has Iron pressed against the cage.
Amana slows down the pace here.
Amana struggles to land a body shot inside as Iron controls his hands.
Amana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iron's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iron forces Amana back against the cage and clinches.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amana.
Amana tries to throw a body punch but Iron avoids it by throwing Amana back against the cage.
Amana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iron's elbow.
Amana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Amana lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron blocking some punches.
Junior Iron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amana has Iron pushed against the cage.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iron prevents a body shot from Amana.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amana.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lalama Amana.
Well Iron has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Iron!
Junior Iron decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Marston (ranked 1909 p4p, 228 weight class) and Alvey Kulina (ranked 3668 p4p, 371 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alvey Kulina!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulina doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Kulina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kulina throws a leg kick
and Kulina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Alvey Kulina has been cut.
Kulina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kulina.
Marston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kulina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marston scrambles back to his feet.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marston defending well as Kulina loads up on a big left hand.
Marston swings for the body but Kulina moves out of range.
It seemed like Kulina was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulina missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Marston misses its target.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Kulina is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Kulina throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Marston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marston wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Kulina 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.
Marston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Marston.
Kulina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kulina is rocked!
Kulina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marston on the side of the head.
Kulina is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Marston leaves Kulina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kulina seems to have recovered his senses.
Kulina misses with a double jab
and Marston counters with a nice right hand that sends Kulina toppling to the canvas! Kulina scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marston finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kulina sprawling to the canvas! Kulina rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marston finish him?!
Marston fakes the body blow, causing Kulina to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kulina goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Marston!
After winning the bout, John Marston 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kongchai Phetboonme (ranked 696 p4p, 83 weight class) and TopOf FoodChain (ranked 1947 p4p, 238 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongchai Phetboonme!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FoodChain shoots in and drives through. Phetboonme sprawls well.
FoodChain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phetboonme pinned against the cage. Phetboonme gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phetboonme, as that shot connected.
Phetboonme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FoodChain.
Phetboonme misses with a low kick.
Phetboonme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phetboonme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Phetboonme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Phetboonme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from FoodChain.
FoodChain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phetboonme takes a swing at FoodChain's ribcage but misses.
FoodChain feints the counter takedown.
FoodChain throws out a loose jab but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent FoodChain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phetboonme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phetboonme moves out of range as FoodChain strikes.
Phetboonme thumps FoodChain with a low kick.
Phetboonme throws a hook but FoodChain blocks it.
Phetboonme slips a straight right by FoodChain.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut.
FoodChain loads up on a big right hand but Phetboonme slips the punch.
FoodChain misses the jab.
Phetboonme throws a quick counter kick to the body but FoodChain avoids it.
Phetboonme's jab looks to have found its range, popping FoodChain under the eye.
Phetboonme takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Phetboonme.
FoodChain throws a right hand that misses
letting Phetboonme counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FoodChain throws a jab when Phetboonme was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phetboonme, as that shot connected.
FoodChain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phetboonme was well out of range. Poor timing from FoodChain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme clobbers FoodChain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A bone on bone clash there as FoodChain blocks the leg kick.
FoodChain feints the counter takedown.
Phetboonme getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A good leg kick by Phetboonme.
Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phetboonme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. FoodChain doesn't seem bothered though.
FoodChain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phetboonme was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phetboonme lands a nice looking kick to the body. FoodChain takes a step back to recover.
Phetboonme misses with a straight right.
Phetboonme cracks FoodChain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phetboonme connects with an inside leg kick.
FoodChain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phetboonme is looking to slow FoodChain down with leg kicks.
FoodChain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
FoodChain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phetboonme feints and then cracks FoodChain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow FoodChain down.
FoodChain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phetboonme feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to FoodChain's calf.
FoodChain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phetboonme lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phetboonme fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt FoodChain.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Phetboonme catches FoodChain right on the button with a cross.
FoodChain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
FoodChain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phetboonme finds it's way round the side to connect with FoodChain's head.
FoodChain throws a lazy right hand but Phetboonme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phetboonme lands a jab to FoodChain's midsection.
Phetboonme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
FoodChain feints the counter takedown.
FoodChain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Phetboonme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phetboonme works FoodChain's body with a nice hook.
Phetboonme throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme is looking to slow FoodChain down with leg kicks.
Phetboonme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phetboonme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from FoodChain.
Phetboonme clobbers FoodChain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme thumps FoodChain with a low kick.
FoodChain looks to land a right hand but Phetboonme moved out of range.
Phetboonme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but FoodChain was well out of range. Poor timing from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phetboonme jabs at FoodChain's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme misses with a straight right.
FoodChain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As FoodChain backs away, Phetboonme returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phetboonme. That's going to slow FoodChain down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kongchai Phetboonme dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
FoodChain avoids a kick to the body.
Phetboonme bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of FoodChain's head.
Phetboonme misses with a wild body shot.
FoodChain lands a jab to Phetboonme's midsection.
Phetboonme misses with a looping right.
FoodChain misses with a straight left.
FoodChain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Phetboonme. That one must have hurt.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
FoodChain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phetboonme on the side of the head.
FoodChain misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain cracks Phetboonme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phetboonme connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from FoodChain.
Nice body kick there by Phetboonme.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phetboonme works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FoodChain.
FoodChain thows a left - swing and a miss!
FoodChain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phetboonme connects with the punch.
Kongchai Phetboonme is winning the standup battle so far.
FoodChain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phetboonme was covering up waiting for the punch and FoodChain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Phetboonme keeps moving.
Phetboonme being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FoodChain won't allow Phetboonme to get back to his feet.
Phetboonme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that FoodChain can do to turn this around?
Phetboonme has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Phetboonme looking for a sweep. Not yet Phetboonme, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme pushes FoodChain off and scrambles back to his feet.
Phetboonme walks into a jab.
Phetboonme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FoodChain walks into a stiff left hand from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a kick to the body.
FoodChain feints the counter takedown.
Phetboonme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phetboonme blocks a jab.
Phetboonme feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to FoodChain's calf.
FoodChain misses with a hook. Phetboonme ducked under it nicely.
Phetboonme tried to counter with a leg kick but FoodChain avoided it.
FoodChain checks a leg kick nicely.
FoodChain cracks a nice hook into Phetboonme's ribs.
FoodChain defending well as Phetboonme loads up on a big left hand.
FoodChain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phetboonme defends it well.
Phetboonme throws a chopping leg kick but FoodChain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme misses with a hook.
FoodChain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phetboonme scores with a punch to the head.
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from FoodChain.
Phetboonme staying out of range there.
FoodChain misses with a right hand
and Phetboonme counters with a nice uppercut.
Phetboonme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phetboonme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phetboonme. That's going to slow FoodChain down.
Phetboonme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on FoodChain. That did some damage!
FoodChain walks into a straight right hand from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme blocks a jab.
FoodChain swings widly with a right hand
and Phetboonme counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Phetboonme tenderised FoodChain's leg. FoodChain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phetboonme swings widly with a right hand
and FoodChain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phetboonme won't be happy with that.
Phetboonme is pushing FoodChain's head away, looking to escape. FoodChain manages to hold on to the position though.
Phetboonme is trying to get back to half guard.
FoodChain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
FoodChain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phetboonme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Phetboonme is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Phetboonme wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kongchai Phetboonme dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good shot there by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
FoodChain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phetboonme misses with a hook. FoodChain ducked under it nicely.
FoodChain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phetboonme.
No luck for FoodChain with that takedown attempt.
FoodChain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phetboonme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phetboonme cracks FoodChain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
FoodChain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phetboonme lands the left hand.
Phetboonme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
FoodChain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phetboonme.
A counter left hand to the body from Phetboonme misses its target.
Phetboonme lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phetboonme lets loose with a powerful body kick. FoodChain will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phetboonme lands a nice shot to the body.
Phetboonme delivers a nice body kick.
FoodChain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phetboonme as he jumps to the side.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TopOf FoodChain.
FoodChain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
FoodChain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Phetboonme.
FoodChain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
FoodChain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick which misses FoodChain's front leg but catches the back leg as FoodChain tries to avoid it.
Phetboonme blocks a jab.
Phetboonme tried to counter with a leg kick but FoodChain avoided it.
Phetboonme moves away from the strike by FoodChain.
Phetboonme thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck FoodChain on the side of the head.
FoodChain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phetboonme fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and FoodChain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phetboonme stuffs the takedown.
FoodChain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phetboonme was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
FoodChain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
FoodChain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FoodChain.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phetboonme.
FoodChain is rocked!
FoodChain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phetboonme was well out of range. Poor timing from FoodChain.
FoodChain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phetboonme is fending him off so far but FoodChain persists. Nope, Phetboonme circles away and we're back to standing.
Phetboonme lands a nice looking body shot.
Phetboonme cracks FoodChain with a right hand to the side of the head.
FoodChain is still on wobbly legs! Can Phetboonme finish him?
FoodChain looks up at the clock. Bad move! Phetboonme lands a right hand from hell, dropping FoodChain. Phetboonme pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kongchai Phetboonme!
Kongchai Phetboonme retains his lightweight title!
Kongchai Phetboonme bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arany Dali (ranked 868 p4p, 95 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 1341 p4p, 146 weight class). Brandis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voodoo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arany Dali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandis throws an off balance right hand
and Dali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Fletch Brandis has been cut.
Nice body punch from Brandis.
Dali misses with a body kick.
Brandis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brandis 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.
Brandis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dali in his tracks.
Dali walks into a straight right hand from Brandis.
Dali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Dali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandis misses with a left hand
and Dali counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brandis's knee momentarily.
Brandis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dali was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandis.
Dali clinches with his opponent.
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!
Brandis is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis tries for a takedown but Dali manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dali.
Dali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandiss head.
A shot in the inside from Dali.
Brandis is looking to break free of the clinch but Dali has double underhooks.
Dali gets through Brandis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dali manages to break the clinch.
Brandis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dali is just out of range.
Arany Dali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandis with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dali counter with a right hand.
Brandis is rocked!
Arany Dali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Brandis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dali counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arany Dali!
Arany Dali retains his heavyweight title!
Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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