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TGC Crucible 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Tea (ranked 4450 p4p, 434 weight class) and Aniceto Platanares (ranked 6635 p4p, 554 weight class). Platanares has chosen Las Piedras Rodantes (El Tri de Mejico) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ice Tea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aniceto Platanares!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tea drives through and clinches with Platanares against the cage.
Platanares has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tea clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Tea's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tea breaks Platanares's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tea content to stall in guard here.
Tea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tea drops back, looking for a kneebar! Platanares looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Platanares looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Platanares!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tea gets back to half guard.
Platanares is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tea wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Platanares.
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Platanares is stalling here. Tea is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Platanares seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tea has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tea looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tea is trying to get an arm triangle but Platanares is defending well.
Tea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Platanares has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Platanares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platanares wants to get back to his feet but Tea drags him back down.
Tea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Platanares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tea trying to control the position but Platanares is working away.
Tea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Platanares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tea tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Platanares keeps working.
Tea moves into full mount!
Tea swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Platanares is now in Tea's guard. A big mistake from Tea there, giving up the dominant position!
Tea has his feet on Platanares's thighs here. He's pushed Platanares off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Platanares screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ice Tea!
A very excited looking Ice Tea made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Aniceto Platanares spoke after the fight, saying 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Baker Jr (ranked 8217 p4p, 639 weight class) and Leroy Braga (ranked 2032 p4p, 249 weight class). Braga has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Baker Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Braga!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Baker Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Braga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Baker Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Braga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Braga misses.
Nate Baker Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Braga.
Baker Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Braga checks the leg kick.
Baker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braga.
Braga tests Baker Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Braga connects with a body shot.
Braga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Braga darts in and clinches Baker Jr up against the cage.
Baker Jr blocks a body shot from Braga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braga lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga cracks Baker Jr with a nice body shot.
Braga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baker Jr up against the cage.
Baker Jr wants to stall.
Braga digs a right hand underneath Baker Jr's ribcage. Baker Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baker Jr is breathing heavily.
Braga lands an uppercut.
Baker Jr is trying to break the clinch but Braga has him pressed against the cage.
Braga has Baker Jr pushed against the cage.
Braga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baker Jr is trying to trip Braga. He has hold of a leg but Braga is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baker Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Braga controlling Baker Jr's posture.
Baker Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Braga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baker Jr has Braga in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga passes Baker Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Braga is taking a breather. Baker Jr 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.
Baker Jr with the active half guard here but Braga passes nicely into side control.
Braga content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Braga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker Jr wants to control but Braga postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Braga dominates the positioning.
Baker Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Braga just content to control the position.
Baker Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Braga tries for a kimura but Baker Jr is defending well.
Baker Jr is trying to improve his position.
Braga controlling from side mount.
Baker Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Braga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Braga moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Baker Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Baker Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Braga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Braga forces the positional change into back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Braga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baker Jr looks to land a combination but Braga avoids it well.
Braga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Braga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baker Jr manages to pull guard.
Leroy Braga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baker Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Braga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Braga 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Braga.
Baker Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braga is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baker Jr throws a head kick but Braga moves out of range.
Braga moves into the clinch.
Braga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Braga - that landed with a thud.
Baker Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braga avoids it.
Baker Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Braga is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baker Jr can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Baker Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Braga gets an underhook and turns Baker Jr into the cage.
Braga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga jumps guard and drags Baker Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Braga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Braga won't allow Baker Jr to sweep him here.
Braga passes Baker Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Braga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baker Jr defends it well.
Braga stalling.
Baker Jr is pressing down on Braga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Braga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Braga tries to pass to full mount but Baker Jr defends it.
Braga trying to control the pace.
Baker Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Braga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baker Jr!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Braga trying to pass the guard but Baker Jr defending well.
Braga controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Braga passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Braga advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Braga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Baker Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Baker Jr throws an elbow but Braga slips to the side and avoids it well.
Braga is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
You can see the frustration on Braga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Braga is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baker Jr trying to control the position but Braga is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker Jr throws an elbow but Braga slips to the side and avoids it well.
Braga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Braga sneaks back into half guard.
Baker Jr throwing shots but Braga is blocking nicely.
Baker Jr trying to work for an americana but Braga has managed to regain full guard.
Baker Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Braga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker Jr's guard.
Braga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Braga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baker Jr tries to roll over but Braga keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Braga in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga prevents Baker Jr from improving his position.
Braga trying to pass the guard but Baker Jr defending well.
Braga prevents Baker Jr from standing back up.
Baker Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braga is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Baker Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Braga slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Braga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Braga lands a jab to Baker Jr's midsection.
Baker Jr misses with a double jab
and Braga counters with a nice body shot.
Braga misses the shot to the body.
Braga moves into range and clinches up with Baker Jr.
Baker Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Braga is keeping busy.
Braga is struggling to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baker Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Braga's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A hook to the body from Braga.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Braga.
Nate Baker Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leroy Braga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Braga - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Braga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Braga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Braga!
Leroy Braga gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koboko Dada (ranked 3068 p4p, 348 weight class) and Matt Griffin (ranked 4879 p4p, 507 weight class). Dada comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to Jamrock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koboko Dada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dada digs a good hook to Griffin's body.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Dada sprawls well.
Dada lands a jab to the nose.
Griffin tries to clinch but Dada moves out of range.
Griffin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dada throws a combination. Griffin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Matt Griffin has been cut.
Dada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick lands from Dada that sends Griffin to the canvas. Griffin tries to scramble back to his feet but Dada brings him back down into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Dada controlling the position from side mount.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin prevents Dada from improving position.
Griffin is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Dada creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Griffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dada content to control rather than advance.
Griffin is not content to let Dada control the position.
Dada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dada slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.
Dada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Dada tries to pass to full mount but Griffin defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dada lands with a punch from half guard.
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dada pulls his head out easily.
Dada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dada lands with a punch from half guard.
Dada is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffin manages to get to full guard.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dada stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dada tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Dada shows good takedown defense.
Koboko Dada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.
Dada tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin wants to counter with a clinch but Dada pushes him away.
Dada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dada defends it nicely.
Griffin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dada.
Griffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dada throws a head kick that misses.
Dada scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dada thuds a left hand into Griffin's body.
Dada throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dada misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Dada ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Griffin shoots in but Dada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Dada gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Dada as Griffin shoots in.
Dada throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Griffin looks winded!
Griffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Griffin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dada scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koboko Dada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Griffin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dada throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dada defends it nicely.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Koboko Dada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Griffin scores with a takedown into Dada's guard.
Dada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dada has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dada stalling.
Dada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dada slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to maintain a safe position but Dada gets an underhook and turns Griffin into the cage.
Griffin blocks a body shot from Dada.
Our sources have told us that Dada has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Griffin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koboko Dada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.
Dada lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Dada.
Dada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch but Dada keeps him there for the moment.
Dada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Dada digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
Dada is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dada lands with a short shot to the head.
Dada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dada throws a good cross that connects.
Dada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Griffin on the side of the head.
Griffin is rocked!
Dada dips to his left and cracks Griffin with an uppercut!
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dada finish him?
Griffin bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dada comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Griffin falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Griffin was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koboko Dada!
Koboko Dada was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Tessier (ranked 1921 p4p, 229 weight class) and Polliisi Partio (ranked 1326 p4p, 169 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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179 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Tessier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Polliisi Partio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessier throws a front kick aimed at Partio's knee but Partio avoids it well.
Tessier avoids the head kick by Partio.
Partio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Partio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tessier.
Partio drops his hands momentarily and Tessier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tessier misses with a takedown attempt - Partio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Partio swinging wildly here.
Tessier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tessier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Partio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Partio throws a head kick but Tessier moves out of range.
It looked like Tessier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Partio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Partio misses.
Tessier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Partio works over Tessier's head and body with a nice combination.
Tessier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tessier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier wants to land a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
Partio shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tessier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Tessier avoids the head kick by Partio.
Partio connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Tessier.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Tessier is just out of range.
Tessier attempts a counter takedown but Partio avoids it well and moves away.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick.
Polliisi Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Tessier is looking to clinch.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Partio checks a low kick from Tessier.
Partio cracks Tessier with a good jab.
Tessier misses with a hook
and Partio counters with a one-two to the body.
Tessier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tessier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tessier moves away from the strike by Partio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Tessier moves out of range easily.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tessier gets the takedown into side control.
Partio tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio avoids the strikes from Tessier.
Tessier has his opponent's back but Partio is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Tessier.
Tessier avoids the head kick by Partio.
And Tessier counters with a quick kick to the body but Partio blocks it.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio scores with a nice right hand.
Tessier scores with a spinning back kick!
Tessier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessier closes the distance and clinches up with Partio, looking for a takedown. Tessier pushes Partio against the cage but Partio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Partio throws a head kick but Tessier moves out of range.
Tessier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tessier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Partio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tessier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tessier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tessier manages to avoid it.
Tessier has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Tessier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tessier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tessier.
Partio checks a low kick from Tessier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessier throws a sloppy head kick and Partio moves out of range easily.
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Tessier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tessier.
Partio scores with a jab.
Tessier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tessier is rocked!
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oh Tessier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tessier wants to stay close but Partio steps back to make room for something. Tessier seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Partio and Tessier drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Polliisi Partio!
Polliisi Partio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ickey Woods (ranked 962 p4p, 119 weight class) and Danilo Gentili (ranked 2852 p4p, 323 weight class). Woods comes to the cage accompanied by System of a Down- Chop Suey. Ickey Woods has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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162 lbs
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151 lbs
10 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ickey Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Gentili!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentili missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gentili is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Woods's half guard.
Woods makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woods.
Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gentili is aware though and is defending well.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gentili passes into half guard.
Gentili wants to pass to mount but Woods is defending the position.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gentili is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentili is looking for a kimura here.
Woods gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woods controls Gentili momentarily but Gentili frees himself.
Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gentili postures up.
Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gentili is pushing down on Woods's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woods is fighting to maintain full guard but Gentili has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gentili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gentili trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Gentili looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gentili trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Woods trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentili 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.
Woods trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gentili looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Woods!
Gentili tries for a kimura but Woods is defending well.
Gentili is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woods knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gentili trying to control the action but Woods is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentili working away.
Woods is looking to reverse the position.
Gentili is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gentili tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gentili has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Woods is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Gentili dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Woods scores with a hook to the body. Gentili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gentili gets the takedown into side control.
Woods tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Woods manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gentili is looking for a kimura here.
Woods is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentili is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gentili is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woods wants to control but Gentili is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woods regains full guard. Nicely done.
Danilo Gentili has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gentili is pushing down on Woods's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woods is fighting to maintain full guard but Gentili has managed to sneak the leg through.
Woods makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woods.
Gentili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gentili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gentili wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gentili tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Woods looking to control.
Gentili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gentili drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gentili jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Woods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gentili defends well.
Woods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gentili wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gentili can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gentili wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Gentili tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Gentili being controlled here momentarily.
Woods looking for subs off his back but Gentili has passed one foot through into half guard.
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Gentili is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Woods moves into full guard.
Woods looking for a guillotine here but Gentili defends easily.
Woods controls Gentili momentarily but Gentili frees himself.
Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gentili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gentili has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ickey Woods will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Gentili closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Woods quickly recovers to half guard.
Woods is trying to control but can't.
Gentili wants to take a breather but Woods is having none of it.
Woods tries to roll over but Gentili keeps him under control.
Woods gets full guard.
Woods has his foot on Gentili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gentili works his way back into a safe position though.
Woods is trying to keep Gentili in close.
Gentili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Gentili from controlling successfully.
Gentili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentili looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woods is trying to keep Gentili in close.
Woods has his foot on Gentili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gentili works his way back into a safe position though.
Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gentili advances to half guard.
Woods is not content to let Gentili control the position.
Woods manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentili forces his way into half guard.
Woods wants to get back to full guard but Gentili has passed into side control.
Woods struggling a bit here.
Gentili trying to control the position but Woods is working away.
Woods is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gentili off and has taken his back!
Gentili tries to roll but Woods sticks to his back.
Woods not allowing Gentili to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gentili has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Woods has managed to slip his arm under Gentili's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gentili is tapping out! Submission win for Woods.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ickey Woods!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ickey Woods waved his t-shirt featuring Knockdown Clothes's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tragic Visions (ranked 1480 p4p, 72 weight class) and Tommy Walcott (ranked 1694 p4p, 77 weight class). Tragic Visions has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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140 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tragic Visions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visions shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walcott as he jumps to the side.
Visions throws a right hand that misses
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
Visions tries to score with a low kick but Walcott moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Walcott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Visions takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walcott looks to land a combination but Visions avoids it well.
Visions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Visions.
Walcott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Visions throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walcott's waist but Walcott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Visions off to one side.
Visions throws a sloppy body shot
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Visions looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Walcott.
Walcott's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Walcott's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Visions drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott is pulling down on Visions's head. It's preventing any offense from Visions, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visions trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walcott pulls Visions in close to prevent any damage.
Walcott is continuing to stall.
Visions throws a big elbow that misses.
Visions throws a big elbow that misses.
Walcott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Visions throwing strikes but missing.
Visions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walcott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walcott controlling the position.
Visions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walcott seems keen to control Visions's posture.
Walcott wants to sweep here but Visions controlling him for the moment.
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.
Walcott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Visions won't allow Walcott to sweep him here.
Walcott seems keen to control Visions's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Visions swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott lands a jab to Visions's midsection.
Jab by Visions.
Visions moves forwards but Walcott connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Visions changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Visions throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Walcott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Visions finds it's way through Walcott's defenses.
Walcott misses with an uppercut.
Visions rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with an inside leg kick.
Tragic Visions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Visions scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walcott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Visions catches Walcott right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Visions misses
and Walcott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Visions thinking.
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Visions misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Visions throws out the jab.
And Walcott responds with a good body kick, but Visions manages to step out the way in time.
Walcott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Visions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott lands with a hook. Visions tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Visions looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
And Walcott responds with a good body kick, but Visions manages to step out the way in time.
Visions fails with a takedown attempt.
Walcott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tragic Visions. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walcott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Visions has his takedown stuffed
and Visions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Visions tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walcott swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Walcott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Visions shoots in and gets a takedown into Walcott's guard.
Visions lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walcott pulls Visions in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Visions accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Visions accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walcott is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visions looking for a guillotine here but Walcott defends easily.
Visions wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott is stalling in the full guard.
Visions has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walcott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walcott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Visions's guard.
Visions is looking to improve his position.
Visions gets back to full guard.
Walcott 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.
Walcott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The adventures of Walcott the control monster continue. Boring.
Walcott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Visions is proving hard to escape from.
Walcott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Visions is looking for a triangle but Walcott pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walcott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walcott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Visions is keeping the position for now.
Visions 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.
Visions looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walcott content to stall in guard here.
Visions is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walcott is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Visions working for a triangle but Walcott defends it easily.
Walcott stays in close to Visions's body and controls the position.
Walcott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Visions has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walcott has managed to get both his arms back between Visions's legs - danger averted.
Visions has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walcott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tragic Visions overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walcott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Walcott 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.
Visions trying to keep a closed guard but Walcott is proving a slippery customer.
Walcott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walcott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Visions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Visions has his takedown stuffed
and Walcott counters with a leg kick.
Walcott scores with a one two! Visions had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Visions shoots and misses
and Walcott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walcott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Visions checks it well.
Visions misses with a lunging right hand
and Walcott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Visions.
Visions is looking to clinch.
Visions closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
Visions tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walcott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walcott shapes to counter with a head kick.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Visions wants to land a leg kick but Walcott is out of range.
Visions misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Visions throws a good cross that connects.
Walcott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by Walcott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visions throws a jab but it's blocked by Walcott.
Visions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Walcott slips a straight right by Visions.
Visions fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Visions looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walcott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Visions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Visions misses with a lunging right hand
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott slips a jab from Visions.
Walcott throws a body punch but Visions moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Visions lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walcott doesn't seem phased though.
Visions staying out of range there.
Visions looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Visions walks into a left hand.
Visions fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visions fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Visions fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Walcott misses.
Walcott circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visions tries to clinch there but Walcott circles away.
Visions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
Visions wants to clinch
and Walcott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Visions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Visions.
Walcott appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Walcott lands a jab to the nose.
Visions wants to clinch
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Visions.
Tommy Walcott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walcott blocks a jab.
Walcott follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Walcott lands with a hook. Visions tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Visions blocks a head kick by Walcott.
Tommy Walcott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visions clinches up with Walcott and pushes him back against the cage.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Visions controls his hands.
Visions drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walcott pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walcott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tragic Visions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Visions lands with a straight right. Walcott didn't see that one coming.
Visions scores with a nice right hand.
Visions darts in and clinches Walcott up against the cage.
Visions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Visions misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Walcott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walcott 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 1119 p4p, 53 weight class) and Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 2261 p4p, 104 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
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144 lbs
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong lands a really nice looking cross but Ruenroeng seems unphased.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Payakarakatong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakarakatong.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng pushes Payakarakatong up against the cage in a clinch.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Ruenroeng has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ruenroeng presses Payakarakatong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Payakarakatong has Ruenroeng pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruenroeng manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong throws a head punch that misses.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Payakarakatong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakarakatong blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong fails to pull guard.
Payakarakatong lands with a light punch inside.
Payakarakatong can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Payakarakatong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruenroeng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruenroeng pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong looks for the body kick but Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Ruenroeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Payakarakatong misses with a jab to the body
and Ruenroeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab.
Ruenroeng drops his hands momentarily and Payakarakatong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng swinging wildly here.
Ruenroeng thuds his shin into the meat of Payakarakatong's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong tries to score with a low kick but Ruenroeng moves his leg out of the way.
Ruenroeng moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ruenroeng scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a wild body kick that Payakarakatong sees coming a mile off.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws the kick towards the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Payakarakatong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong dives in and grabs Ruenroeng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng pushes down on Payakarakatong's head and hops out.
Ruenroeng tries to sprawl but Payakarakatong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ruenroeng trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payakarakatong trying to control the action but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
Ruenroeng tries to get to full guard but Payakarakatong has control of the leg.
Ruenroeng slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Payakarakatong looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruenroeng can do anything to dispel that myth.
Payakarakatong postures up.
Payakarakatong tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruenroeng is retaining full guard.
Payakarakatong 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.
Payakarakatong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruenroeng is holding Payakarakatong down, trying to stall.
Ruenroeng struggling a bit here.
Ruenroeng is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Payakarakatong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Payakarakatong is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruenroeng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruenroeng trying to control from the bottom.
Ruenroeng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruenroeng.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch up but Payakarakatong keeps it at a distance.
Payakarakatong with a hook.
Payakarakatong's corner calls for a 1-2. Payakarakatong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruenroeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruenroeng ducks right into an uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands a nice looking body kick.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payakarakatong jabs Ruenroeng right on the nose. Ruenroeng blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payakarakatong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakarakatong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruenroeng tries to avoid it but Payakarakatong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruenroeng to the ground. Ruenroeng escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
Payakarakatong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range nicely.
Ruenroeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruenroeng looks to land a body kick but Payakarakatong moved away.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is winning the standup battle so far.
Payakarakatong misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng wants to counter the offense by Payakarakatong and move into the clinch position.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab. Ruenroeng acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payakarakatong throws a chopping leg kick but Ruenroeng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Payakarakatong avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong jabs Ruenroeng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruenroeng has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payakarakatong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruenroeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong jumps guard.
Payakarakatong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruenroeng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Payakarakatong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Payakarakatong working a defensive guard here.
Ruenroeng 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.
Ruenroeng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Payakarakatong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruenroeng looking to sit in guard and control but Payakarakatong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruenroeng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruenroeng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruenroeng keeping moving, preventing Payakarakatong from controlling successfully.
Ruenroeng looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruenroeng, not yet.
Ruenroeng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruenroeng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Payakarakatong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payakarakatong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruenroeng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payakarakatong advances position into side control!
Ruenroeng is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Payakarakatong connects with a crisp jab.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng avoids a kick to the body.
Payakarakatong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruenroeng counters with a stiff right hand.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand
and Ruenroeng holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruenroeng misses with some punches.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Ruenroeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Payakarakatongs head.
Payakarakatong blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruenroeng walks away with a smile on his face. Payakarakatong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Payakarakatong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook
and Ruenroeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payakarakatong lands a slapping body shot.
Ruenroeng keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head but Ruenroeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Payakarakatong blocks it well.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
A jab from Ruenroeng finds it's way through Payakarakatong's defenses.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Payakarakatong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payakarakatong lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruenroeng jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng clinches with his opponent.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong is trying to trip Ruenroeng. He has hold of a leg but Ruenroeng is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Payakarakatong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ruenroeng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruenroeng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Payakarakatong is positioning himself well to prevent Ruenroeng advancing to mount.
Ruenroeng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Payakarakatong wants to control but Ruenroeng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruenroeng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Payakarakatong is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruenroeng trying to control but Payakarakatong is working from the bottom.
Payakarakatong wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruenroeng wants to control from the top but Payakarakatong keeps moving.
Payakarakatong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruenroeng is one step ahead there.
Ruenroeng tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakarakatong is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Payakarakatong looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ruenroeng misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to move into range but Payakarakatong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Payakarakatong throws a good cross that connects.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Ruenroeng. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Payakarakatong throws the kick towards the body but Ruenroeng avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samak Ruenroeng.
I think Ruenroeng 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Donavon (ranked 817 p4p, 132 weight class) and Darius Jurevicious (ranked 784 p4p, 124 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jurevicious's choice of entrance music: No Love- Death Grips. Darius Jurevicious has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Donavon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Jurevicious!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurevicious takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jurevicious has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jurevicious there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chris Donavon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Donavon.
Donavon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurevicious.
Jurevicious throws a shot from downtown. Donavon moves away and avoids it.
Donavon throws out a loose jab but Jurevicious uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Jurevicious tries to counter it with a takedown but Donavon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donavon lands a lovely overhand right.
Donavon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurevicious.
Donavon throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurevicious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donavon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jurevicious just misses with a punch to the body.
Donavon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jurevicious.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donavon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jurevicious throws a leg kick but Donavon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jurevicious throws a looping overhand right but Donavon ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Donavon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jurevicious.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donavon misses with a body shot.
Jurevicious tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donavon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurevicious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donavon.
Nice defenses there by Jurevicious.
Donavon drives through and clinches with Jurevicious against the cage.
Jurevicious wants to break free but Donavon has control.
A short right from Donavon on the inside.
Donavon lands a nice uppercut.
Donavon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jurevicious blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Donavon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Donavon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donavon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donavon has a couple of punches blocked by Jurevicious.
Jurevicious takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donavon.
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!
Donavon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Donavon.
Donavon pushes Jurevicious back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Donavon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Donavon as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donavon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jurevicious is trying to push Donavon away but Donavon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Donavon has Jurevicious pressed against the cage, preventing Jurevicious from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Donavon tries a body shot but Jurevicious blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donavon.
Donavon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jurevicious is trying to pull guard but Donavon has him pressed against the cage.
Donavon scores with a shot to the side of Jurevicious's head.
Jurevicious tries to pull guard but Donavon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chris Donavon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Jurevicious.
Jurevicious can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donavon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Donavon.
Jurevicious wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Donavon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donavon struggles to land a body shot inside as Jurevicious controls his hands.
Donavon gets through Jurevicious's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donavon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donavon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donavon lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donavon tries to stand but Jurevicious is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Donavon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donavon connects with the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Donavon. No joy for Jurevicious on that attempt.
Donavon throws a big shot that misses.
Donavon throws a combination that misses
and Jurevicious counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donavon won't be happy with that.
Donavon is trying to get back to half guard.
Jurevicious lands a nice forearm strike.
Donavon tries to buck Jurevicious off but Jurevicious is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurevicious is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Donavon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jurevicious misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurevicious is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Donavon is trying to escape and Jurevicious transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Donavon is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jurevicious! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius Jurevicious!
Darius Jurevicious took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Velocity Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 768 p4p, 120 weight class) and Gaultier Girard (ranked 712 p4p, 111 weight class). Wangler comes into the arena with The Clash - I Fought The Law blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Wangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaultier Girard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangler scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Wangler misses its intended target.
Wangler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wangler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wangler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wangler misses with a hook.
Girard misses with a hook to the body
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wangler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Girard scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard clobbers Wangler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Girard.
Girard misses with a hook
and Wangler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Girard misses with a hook. Wangler ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wangler or perhaps it was just good defense by Girard, which made it look bad.
Girard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wangler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Girard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Girard moves out of range as Wangler throws a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wangler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girard jabs at Wangler's body.
Wangler throws a sloppy body shot
and Girard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wangler's knee momentarily.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wangler misses with a straight right.
Wangler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Girard!
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!
Wangler throws a strike aimed at the side of Girard's head but Girard avoids it well.
Girard tries to bench press Wangler off him but Wangler keeps the position.
Girard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Girard can't do much from the bottom here.
Girard is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wangler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wangler cracks Girard with a big right hand but Girard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wangler landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Wangler crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Wangler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Girard tries to improve position but can't.
Girard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wangler.
Wangler throws a strike aimed at the side of Girard's head but Girard avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is working Girard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wangler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Wangler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wangler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wangler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Girard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Girard regains half guard, as Wangler was trying to land strikes.
Girard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler 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.
Wangler throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Girard tries to avoid it but Wangler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Girard to the ground. Girard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Girard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wangler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Wangler ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler throws a solid leg kick but Girard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wangler.
Wangler works the jab nicely.
Jab from Wangler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Wangler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Girard counters with a good low kick that Wangler was not able to check.
Wangler throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
Girard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wangler misses the body punch
letting Girard counter with a right hand.
Bobby Wangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Wangler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wangler with a poor takedown
and Girard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Girard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Girard connects with a right hand. Wangler shakes it off.
Wangler is rocked!
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Girard misses with a hook
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wangler thows a leg kick but Girard checks it
and Girard counters with a nice leg kick.
Wangler lands a two punch combo.
Wangler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Girard connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Wangler covering up! Girard comes in with a big uppercut and Wangler goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Jourgensen (ranked 913 p4p, 100 weight class) and Eldar Tskhadaia (ranked 839 p4p, 91 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jourgensen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Jourgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eldar Tskhadaia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tskhadaia or perhaps it was just good defense by Jourgensen, which made it look bad.
Jourgensen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jourgensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Jourgensen misses.
Jourgensen throws a right hand that Tskhadaia ducks under and follows up with a left that Tskhadaia also avoids with ease.
Jourgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tskhadaia throws a counter combo.
Tskhadaia fails with the takedown.
Tskhadaia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jourgensen is looking to counter punch.
Al Jourgensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldar Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jourgensen.
Tskhadaia is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jourgensen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tskhadaia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jourgensen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jourgensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tskhadaia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jourgensen with a body shot.
Tskhadaia fails with the takedown
and Jourgensen counters with a left to the body.
Tskhadaia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jourgensen swivels and escapes.
Jourgensen throws a right and a left that Tskhadaia avoids nicely.
Tskhadaia dives in for a single leg takedown but Jourgensen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jourgensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jourgensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jourgensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tskhadaia circles away quickly and effectively.
Tskhadaia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jourgensen's waist but Jourgensen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tskhadaia off to one side.
Jourgensen lands with a straight right. Tskhadaia didn't see that one coming.
Tskhadaia closes the distance and clinches up with Jourgensen, looking for a takedown. Tskhadaia pushes Jourgensen against the cage but Jourgensen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jourgensen misses with the combination.
Al Jourgensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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 combination from Jourgensen does no damage.
Jourgensen dips to his left and cracks Tskhadaia with an uppercut!
Jourgensen lands a jab to Tskhadaia's midsection.
Jourgensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jourgensen catches Tskhadaia napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Tskhadaia to the canvas!
Tskhadaia is rocked!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jourgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tskhadaia is still in real trouble! Can Jourgensen finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jourgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tskhadaia seems to have recovered his senses.
Jourgensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jourgensen prevents Tskhadaia from getting back to his feet.
Jourgensen throws a big elbow that misses.
Jourgensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jourgensen throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jourgensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tskhadaia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jourgensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tskhadaia.
Jourgensen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jourgensen tries to get out of the position.
Tskhadaia thows a huge punch but Jourgensen dodges it nicely.
Tskhadaia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jourgensen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tskhadaia on the ground.
Tskhadaia throwing shots but Jourgensen is blocking nicely.
Jourgensen kicks off Tskhadaia and gets to his feet.
Tskhadaia looking to score a takedown here. Jourgensen is defending well but Tskhadaia drives through and ends up in Jourgensen's guard.
Tskhadaia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tskhadaia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia is looking to work some ground and pound but Jourgensen has wrist control.
Tskhadaia stands up over Jourgensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jourgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tskhadaia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jourgensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tskhadaia lands a couple of digs.
Tskhadaia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tskhadaia working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tskhadaia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jourgensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jourgensen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jourgensen misses with a two punch combination.
Tskhadaia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Tskhadaia are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tskhadaia misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Jourgensen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tskhadaia fails with the takedown.
Jourgensen misses with a double jab.
Jourgensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tskhadaia.
Jourgensen fails to land with a series of punches.
Tskhadaia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Jourgensen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tskhadaia looking to score a takedown here. Jourgensen is defending well but Tskhadaia drives through and ends up in Jourgensen's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tskhadaia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tskhadaia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jourgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tskhadaia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tskhadaia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tskhadaia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tskhadaia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jourgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jourgensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jourgensen swings for the body but Tskhadaia moves out of range.
Tskhadaia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al Jourgensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldar Tskhadaia.
Jourgensen looks to land a combination but Tskhadaia avoids it well.
Tskhadaia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jourgensen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tskhadaia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tskhadaia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jourgensen to the ground. Tskhadaia is now in Jourgensen's guard.
Tskhadaia landing some decent shots from guard.
Jourgensen keeping moving, preventing Tskhadaia from controlling successfully.
Jourgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tskhadaia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tskhadaia postures up and lands a big shot to Jourgensen's brow.
Tskhadaia distracts Jourgensen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia stands up over Jourgensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tskhadaia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tskhadaia looking to sit in guard and control but Jourgensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tskhadaia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tskhadaia striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Tskhadaia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tskhadaia wants to sweep but no luck.
Tskhadaia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jourgensen manages to get himself to full guard.
Tskhadaia prevents Jourgensen from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tskhadaia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia throwing strikes from guard but Jourgensen blocks nicely.
Jourgensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tskhadaia can do to turn this around?
Tskhadaia is looking to work some ground and pound but Jourgensen has wrist control.
Jourgensen has momentary wrist control but Tskhadaia slips an elbow through the middle.
Tskhadaia trying to control but Jourgensen is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tskhadaia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tskhadaia scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tskhadaia is working Jourgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing.
Tskhadaia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia 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!
Jourgensen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jourgensen throws a series of punches but Tskhadaia moves out of range.
Tskhadaia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jourgensen is looking to wear down Tskhadaia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jourgensen lands with a straight right. Tskhadaia didn't see that one coming.
Al Jourgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jourgensen!
Jourgensen misses with a wild combination.
Jourgensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tskhadaia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jourgensen throws a body punch but Tskhadaia moves out of range.
Tskhadaia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jourgensen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jourgensen lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jourgensen drops Tskhadaia with a right and a left! Jourgensen comes rushing in but Tskhadaia regains his composure and manages to keep Jourgensen in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tskhadaia pulls Jourgensen in close to prevent any damage.
Jourgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jourgensen won't allow Tskhadaia to get back to his feet.
Tskhadaia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jourgensen's guard.
Tskhadaia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tskhadaia working some strikes from top position.
Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing.
Tskhadaia throws a big right hand that misses.
Tskhadaia postures up in Jourgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jourgensen blocks it.
Jourgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia cracks Jourgensen with a solid left hand.
Jourgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia throws a big elbow that misses.
Tskhadaia is working Jourgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tskhadaia lands a couple of digs.
Jourgensen wants to stand but Tskhadaia is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tskhadaia lands a couple of elbows.
Tskhadaia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tskhadaia avoids the body shot from Jourgensen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jourgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Tskhadaia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jourgensen to the mat! Jourgensen manages to get full guard.
Tskhadaia is working Jourgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tskhadaia is working Jourgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tskhadaia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tskhadaia distracts Jourgensen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tskhadaia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tskhadaia throws a strike but Jourgensen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tskhadaia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jourgensen's guard.
Tskhadaia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tskhadaia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tskhadaia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tskhadaia throws an elbow that misses. Jourgensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tskhadaia's guard. Nice move by Jourgensen!
Tskhadaia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tskhadaia managing to control the position.
Jourgensen throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jourgensen postures up in Tskhadaia's guard and throws a big left but Tskhadaia blocks it.
Jourgensen prevents Tskhadaia from getting back to his feet.
Tskhadaia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tskhadaia postures up in Jourgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jourgensen blocks it.
Jourgensen keeping moving, preventing Tskhadaia from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jourgensen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jourgensen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Jourgensen!
Al Jourgensen 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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A | B |
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A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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