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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Johnson (ranked 2971 p4p, 126 weight class) and Jerrimie Carter (ranked 4745 p4p, 170 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kung Fu Fighting. Paul Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jerrimie Carter's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerrimie Carter!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carter looks winded!
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
It looks like Jerrimie Carter has been cut.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Carter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carter is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Carter is down! He's in big trouble - Johnson follows him to the mat!
Carter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Carter! More strikes land and this one is all over! Johnson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Johnson!
Paul Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byron Tipton (ranked 3129 p4p, 148 weight class) and Ricky Monroe (ranked 4265 p4p, 209 weight class). Monroe has chosen Deep Ocean - Island drumming as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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Excellent 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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Byron Tipton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Monroe!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tipton avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Monroe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
A head kick by Monroe misses
and Tipton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monroe.
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tipton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Tipton moves out of range.
Tipton is looking to counter punch.
Monroe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tipton sprawls well initially but Monroe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tipton tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
Tipton looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tipton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monroe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Monroe working over Tipton with some ground and pound. Tipton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tipton is not content to let Monroe control the position.
Tipton is looking to improve his position.
Monroe is taking a breather. Tipton 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe uses his free foot to push down on Tipton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tipton.
Monroe tries to control but Tipton wriggling away.
Tipton taking shots to the head.
Monroe controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tipton working to try and regain half guard.
Monroe wants to stand but Tipton is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Tipton is looking to get to half guard.
Tipton gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tipton actively working from the bottom here.
Monroe drops an elbow to the side of Tipton's head.
Tipton is refusing to be controlled, as Monroe sits in half guard.
Tipton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Monroe decides to stand up.
Monroe dives in and scores a takedown into Tipton's guard.
Tipton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Monroe stacks Tipton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Monroe!
Monroe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tipton is looking for a sweep.
Tipton is working hard here to advance position.
Tipton is letting Monroe control him for a moment.
Tipton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Monroe drops an elbow to the side of Tipton's head.
Tipton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tipton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Monroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Byron Tipton's cut.
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.
Monroe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tipton counters with a right hand to the body.
Monroe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monroe lands in his opponent's guard.
Ricky Monroe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tipton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monroe defends well.
Tipton looking for subs off his back but Monroe has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tipton looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe trying to control from half guard but Tipton is working away.
Tipton tries to roll over but Monroe keeps him under control.
Monroe wants to free his trapped foot but Tipton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tipton is staying active underneath Monroe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monroe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monroe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Monroe winds up and cracks Tipton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Monroe slows the pace down in half guard.
Monroe tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Monroe passes to side control.
Monroe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tipton wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe wants to control but Tipton is keeping him busy.
Monroe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monroe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tipton gets back to half guard.
Tipton is looking for a sweep. Monroe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Monroe seems content to control.
Monroe is nestled in close to Tipton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tipton tries to roll over but Monroe keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Monroe lands a nice short elbow.
Tipton looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tipton looking for submissions off his back.
Monroe slips a nice elbow through Tipton's hands, connecting with Tipton's forehead.
Monroe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tipton.
Monroe controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tipton is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Byron Tipton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Monroe rushes Tipton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tipton misses with some punches.
Tipton breaks the clinch.
Monroe has closed the distance and engaged Tipton in a clinch.
Tipton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monroe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Monroe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Monroe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Monroe has Tipton pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Monroe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Monroe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Monroe is controlling Tipton's posture.
Tipton landing with the ground and pound.
Tipton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monroe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tipton is one step ahead there.
Monroe pulls Tipton in close to prevent any damage.
Tipton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monroe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tipton has Monroe in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is stalling in the full guard.
Tipton keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
Tipton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monroe is aware though and is defending well.
Tipton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tipton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe passes Tipton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tipton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monroe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tipton is just riding it out for now. Monroe eventually gives up the hold.
Monroe working Tipton over with strikes.
Tipton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tipton.
Tipton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monroe passes into side control.
Byron Tipton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe working the ground and pound from side control.
Monroe trying to control the action but Tipton is working from the bottom.
Monroe is trying to get an arm triangle but Tipton is defending well.
Monroe lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tipton tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Monroe slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Tipton.
Tipton is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monroe 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Monroe!
Ricky Monroe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Byron Tipton was interviewed post fight and said 'I know I am only 24, but I am retiring. Obviously I dont have what it takes to become a champion, there is no reason to put my body at harm for something that I suck at.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 2218 p4p, 101 weight class) and Ryan Tubridy (ranked 21649 p4p, 331 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Take my hand. Tubridy has chosen Late Late theme tune 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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144 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Tubridy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tubridy throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Jones moves out of range as Tubridy strikes.
Tubridy throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Tubridy decides to pull guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tubridy is keeping the position for now.
Tubridy keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tubridy trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Tubridy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tubridy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tubridy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Tubridy is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tubridy misses with a two punch combination.
Tubridy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big left from Tubridy misses.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tubridy.
Tubridy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tubridy trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Tubridy defends it.
Jones is thwarting Tubridy's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tubridy won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tubridy defends it well.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tubridy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tubridy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tubridy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tubridy can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones looking to control but instead Tubridy has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tubridy is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tubridy wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tubridy takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tubridy sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones looking for a submission but Tubridy manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Tubridy keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Tubridy wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tubridy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tubridy trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Tubridy wants to control but Jones passes into side.
Brian Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tubridy tries to improve position but can't.
Tubridy is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Tubridy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tubridy wants to control but Jones postures up.
Tubridy is not content to let Jones control the position.
Tubridy regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jones's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tubridy wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tubridy can do to turn this around?
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tubridy tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Tubridy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones is keen to just control but Tubridy is a slippery customer.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Tubridy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tubridy is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tubridy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Tubridy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tubridy wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Tubridy misses the target.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tubridy. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tubridy missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tubridy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tubridy throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Ryan Tubridy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tubridy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Tubridy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tubridy lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones gets full guard.
Tubridy tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has his foot on Tubridy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tubridy works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been informed that Tubridy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tubridy throwing strikes but missing.
Tubridy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tubridy landing with the ground and pound.
Tubridy throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones keeping full guard, as Tubridy tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tubridy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tubridy stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tubridy trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Tubridy is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones stops Tubridy from passing to mount.
Brian Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps Tubridy under control for a moment.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tubridy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tubridy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tubridy is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tubridy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
That's four 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.
Tubridy in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Tubridy working the strikes but Jones uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tubridy looking for a submission but Jones manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ryan Tubridy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tubridy has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Tubridy manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tubridy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tubridy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Tubridy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jones!
Our winner, Brian Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Ryan Tubridy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Mon Ami (ranked 3568 p4p, 340 weight class) and Rodolfo Cinotti (ranked 2808 p4p, 265 weight class). Mon Ami comes to the cage accompanied by Go Hard Or Go Home. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cinotti's choice of entrance music: The Specials - A Message to You Rudy. This should be fireworks!
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Mon Ami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodolfo Cinotti!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cinotti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mon Ami's guard.
Mon Ami pulls Cinotti in close to prevent any damage.
Cinotti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cinotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Mon Ami has wrist control.
Mon Ami is looking for a triangle but Cinotti pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cinotti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cinotti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cinotti throws a big right hand that misses.
Mon Ami preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cinotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinotti is in close to Mon Ami's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mon Ami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cinotti is one step ahead there.
Cinotti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mon Ami manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cinotti manages to get himself to full guard.
Cinotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cinotti scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Cinotti seems keen to control Mon Ami's posture.
Mon Ami tries to free his leg and advance position but Cinotti is retaining full guard.
Cinotti pulls Mon Ami in to control the position.
Mon Ami trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cinotti's guard.
Mon Ami preventing the sweep.
Mon Ami thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mon Ami wants to stand but Cinotti is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cinotti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cinotti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mon Ami has gone for a leg lock! Cinotti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mon Ami's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cinotti is working Mon Ami over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
My spies in Winds of Winter inform me that Cinotti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cinotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cinotti chips away with some ground and pound.
Cinotti is working Mon Ami over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mon Ami is rocked!
Cinotti loads up on a big left hand. Mon Ami felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cinotti looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mon Ami can't hide his disappointment, as Cinotti celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cinotti!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rodolfo Cinotti waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jenso Steele (ranked 1304 p4p, 53 weight class) and Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 2866 p4p, 120 weight class). Jenso Steele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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267 lbs
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38
270 lbs
21 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jenso Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenso Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suckerpunch instigates a clinch.
Suckerpunch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suckerpunch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Suckerpunch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steele drives through and clinches with Suckerpunch against the cage.
Suckerpunch misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele prevents a body shot from Suckerpunch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suckerpunch avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Steele blocks an elbow strike.
Steele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suckerpunch as Steele tries to tie him up.
Suckerpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suckerpunch takes one on the button.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele tries to clinch but Suckerpunch is having none of it.
Steele misses with a low kick as Suckerpunch jumps back.
Suckerpunch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Steele tries to work over Suckerpunch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele prevents a body shot from Suckerpunch.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suckerpunch lands with a left to the head.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Suckerpunch.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suckerpunch misses with a body punch.
Suckerpunch lands with a light punch inside.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suckerpunch lands with a right to the head.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Steele pressing his opponent against the cage.
Suckerpunch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steele is looking to control Suckerpunch's arms but Suckerpunch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suckerpunch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Suckerpunch controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steele is struggling to control the position.
Suckerpunch blocks an uppercut.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Suckerpunch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Suckerpunch avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Suckerpunch managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Suckerpunch throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Suckerpunch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suckerpunch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Suckerpunch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Jenso Steele has been cut.
Suckerpunch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suckerpunch is defending well for now.
Suckerpunch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch blocks a body shot from Steele.
Suckerpunch is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suckerpunch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Suckerpunch's ribcage.
Suckerpunch looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Suckerpunch controls the action.
Suckerpunch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suckerpunch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
Steele blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Suckerpunch managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Suckerpunch misses with some punches.
Suckerpunch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jenso Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jenso Steele'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.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele rushes Suckerpunch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot.
Suckerpunch gets through Steele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suckerpunch looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch is leaning against Steele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.
Suckerpunch works on Steele's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short body shot lands from Suckerpunch as the two fighters clinch.
Suckerpunch cracks Steele with a nice body shot.
Suckerpunch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suckerpunch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suckerpunch tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Suckerpunch back against the cage.
Steele is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch scores with a shoulder strike.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suckerpunch clinches up against the cage.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suckerpunch can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele tries a body shot but Suckerpunch blocks it.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
Suckerpunch manages to break the clinch.
Steele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suckerpunch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Suckerpunch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Suckerpunch has closed the distance and engaged Steele in a clinch.
Ricki Suckerpunch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suckerpunch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Steele trying to stall but Suckerpunch improves his position.
Suckerpunch works on Steele's body with a couple of short punches.
Suckerpunch manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele tries to clinch up
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele tries to clinch up but Suckerpunch circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Suckerpunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Suckerpunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suckerpunch moves into the clinch.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suckerpunch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suckerpunch is defending well for now.
Suckerpunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suckerpunch clinches.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suckerpunch is defending well for now.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch scores with a nice head shot.
Jenso Steele's cut is getting worse.
Suckerpunch instigates a clinch.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Suckerpunch manages to break the clinch.
Suckerpunch moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suckerpunch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suckerpunch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suckerpunch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Suckerpunch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suckerpunch's elbow.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch looking to stall.
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricki Suckerpunch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jenso Steele's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suckerpunch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suckerpunch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suckerpunch wants to counter with a clinch but Steele pushes him away.
Suckerpunch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suckerpunch closes the distance and clinches.
Suckerpunch scores with a shoulder strike.
Suckerpunch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suckerpunch tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Suckerpunch back against the cage.
Suckerpunch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suckerpunch is defending well for now.
Steele misses with some punches.
Suckerpunch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Steele is predictable there
and Suckerpunch counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steele tries to counter by clinching up but Suckerpunch breaks away and moves out of range.
Suckerpunch has managed to clinch.
Steele landing knees to the body.
Steele dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Suckerpunch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jenso Steele's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Suckerpunch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suckerpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Suckerpunch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele stalling.
Suckerpunch cracks Steele with a nice body shot.
Suckerpunch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
A short right from Suckerpunch on the inside.
Suckerpunch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Suckerpunch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suckerpunch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steele clinches.
Suckerpunch lands with a right to the head.
Suckerpunch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Suckerpunch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suckerpunch blocks it with crossed arms.
Suckerpunch lands a nice shot to the body.
Suckerpunch lands with a left to the head.
Jeez, Jenso Steele's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Suckerpunch tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Suckerpunch back against the cage.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steele dodges an elbow strike from Suckerpunch.
Steele wants to stall.
Steele is looking to control Suckerpunch's arms but Suckerpunch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
Suckerpunch breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Steele misses.
Suckerpunch is looking for the big counter here.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Steele lands a body punch.
Suckerpunch scores with a shot to the side of Steele's head.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Suckerpunch avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Suckerpunch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steele with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suckerpunch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suckerpunch pushes Steele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Steele's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suckerpunch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suckerpunch has managed to clinch.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suckerpunch blocks it with crossed arms.
Suckerpunch cracks Steele with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricki Suckerpunch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suckerpunch 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricki Suckerpunch!
After the fight, Ricki Suckerpunch was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 1774 p4p, 256 weight class) and Alejandro Scott (ranked 1211 p4p, 196 weight class). Scott has chosen Alejandro - Lady Gaga as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alejandro Scott!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dux crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scott - the referee stops the clock and Dux gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scott. Dux manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dux being controlled here, momentarily.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott stops Dux from standing up.
Dux being controlled here, momentarily.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Scott throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
Dux throws a combination that misses
and Scott counters with a thumping low kick.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott misses with the combination.
Dux misses with the combination.
Scott is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Dux's shoulder, as Dux tries to avoid the shot.
Dux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dux throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Scott connects with a body shot.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Dux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Scott.
Dux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott moves away from the strike by Dux.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scott.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dux throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Scott throws a leg kick which misses Dux's front leg but catches the back leg as Dux tries to avoid it.
Scott lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dux's sensitive parts.
Scott blocks a head kick by Dux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux checks a low kick from Scott.
Dux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Scott to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Scott stays in close to Dux's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Scott 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.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
Dux trying to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dux keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott trying to control the pace.
Scott works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Scott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scott doesn't seem bothered though.
Dux looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Alejandro Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Scott.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dux misses with a leg kick
and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dux's guard.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott passes into half guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Dux is defending well.
Scott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dux tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott moves nicely into side control.
Dux is being controlled here.
Dux tries to escape but Scott is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
I wouldn't like to be where Dux is right now.
Dux prevents Scott from moving into mount.
Scott controls the position from side control.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slow jab from Dux misses its intended target.
Scott connects with a solid leg kick.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dux throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws a poor cross that misses
and Scott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Dux is predictable there
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dux wants to slow Scott down by chopping away at his legs.
Scott scores with a hook.
Scott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dux is adopting a defensive guard.
Dux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Scott gets a double leg takedown into Dux's guard.
Scott controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dux blocks a leg kick.
Dux avoids a kick to the body.
Dux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scott throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Dux scores with a leg kick.
Dux throws a shot to the body.
Dux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scott counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Dux misses.
Scott was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dux misses with a low kick.
Scott moves away from the strike by Dux.
Scott has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dux throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Scott only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scott scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux misses with a lunging right hand
and Scott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott gets a double leg takedown into Dux's guard.
Dux wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dux wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott dips to his left and cracks Dux with an uppercut!
Scott lands with a straight right. Dux didn't see that one coming.
Scott misses with a looping right.
It looked like Dux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dux misses with a series of wild punches.
Dux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scott checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Dux is predictable there
and Scott counters with a leg kick.
Scott moves out of range of the leg kick from Dux.
Scott throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott connects with a solid leg kick.
Dux moves away from the strike by Scott.
Good leg kick by Scott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dux throws a leg kick but Scott moved away.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Scott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dux in his tracks.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scott throws the kick towards the body but Dux avoids it.
Scott checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scott thumps Dux with a low kick.
Scott looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Scott.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scott 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Scott!
A pretty intense looking Alejandro Scott took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Right Cheek (ranked 2629 p4p, 106 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 1075 p4p, 46 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Right Cheek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ronaldo tries to pass to full mount but Cheek defends it.
Cheek regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is looking to work some ground and pound but Cheek has wrist control.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Cheek keeps moving.
Ronaldo preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ronaldo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ronaldo throws a big elbow that misses.
Ronaldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo stays in close to Cheek's body and controls the position.
Ronaldo throws a big right hand that misses.
Cheek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ronaldo throws a big elbow that misses.
Ronaldo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cheek dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheek is sitting in close to Ronaldo's body. Ronaldo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cheek is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cheek is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ronaldo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pele Ronaldo!
A victorious Pele Ronaldo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Right Cheek stepped up to the mic, saying 'I dont think that was a banana in his pocket...I think he enjoy the grappling to much...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Kravac (ranked 1933 p4p, 277 weight class) and Kevin Garbutt (ranked 528 p4p, 84 weight class). Garbutt has chosen Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law as his entrance music. Kevin Garbutt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Samuel Kravac's chin.
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Garbutt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been hearing reports that Kravac has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No luck for Kravac with that takedown attempt.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kravac moved away.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Garbutt tries to score with a low kick but Kravac moves his leg out of the way.
Garbutt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kravac. That did some damage!
Kravac moves out of range of the strikes.
Kravac blocks a leg kick.
Kravac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garbutt misses with a body kick.
Kravac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garbutt sprawls and moves away.
Kravac misses with a looping right.
Kravac fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Garbutt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kravac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kravac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Garbutt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kravac moved away.
Kravac throws a jab when Garbutt was well out of range.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kravac works Garbutt's body with a nice hook.
Garbutt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kravac to the mat! Kravac manages to get full guard.
Garbutt passes Kravac's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garbutt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garbutt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garbutt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kravac defending well though.
Kravac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garbutt is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Garbutt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garbutt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kravac is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garbutt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garbutt's back!
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!
Kravac looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Garbutt right now.
Kravac doesn't have the hooks in and Garbutt manages to turn into his guard.
Kravac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garbutt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garbutt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt passes Kravac's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garbutt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garbutt pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kravac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garbutt.
Garbutt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garbutt connects with a nice short shot to Kravac's temple.
Garbutt is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kravac is hurt! He's hurt bad - Garbutt fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kravac from any more punishment! Congratulations to Garbutt! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
A relieved looking Kevin Garbutt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Achab Denis (ranked 790 p4p, 101 weight class) and Guillermo Pato (ranked 747 p4p, 96 weight class). Denis comes into the arena with Can't be touched blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class MT
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Achab Denis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guillermo Pato!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Denis blocks a jab.
Pato is looking to clinch but Denis is avoiding it.
Denis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pato throws an overhand right that lands on Denis's shoulder, as Denis tries to avoid the shot.
Pato scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Achab Denis has been cut.
Denis keeps the fight on the outside.
Pato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Denis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pato moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pato blocks an elbow strike from Denis.
Denis blocking some punches.
Denis presses Pato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pato lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pato blocks an uppercut.
Pato blocking some punches.
I was talking to Denis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Denis misses with a body punch.
Denis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pato's defenses.
Pato blocking some punches.
Pato working aggressively here.
Denis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pato jumps into guard, dragging Denis to the mat.
Denis stays in close to Pato's body and controls the position.
Denis is fighting to break Pato's control of his arms but Pato is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pato looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Denis looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pato.
Denis jabs Pato right on the nose. Pato blinks but takes it well.
Pato punishes Denis's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Denis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denis lands with a hook. Pato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Denis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Denis swats away the attempt to clinch by Pato.
Pato moves into the clinch.
Pato blocks the elbow strike.
Pato takes a shot to the head.
Pato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pato can't break the clinch.
Pato pushes Denis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Denis.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Denis.
Pato misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Denis fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Denis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pato prevents a body shot from Denis.
Denis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Denis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Denis blocks an uppercut.
Pato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denis's elbow.
Pato has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Denis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pato can turn it around.
Pato is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Denis fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Denis.
Pato swings wildly with an uppercut but Denis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pato dodges an elbow strike from Denis.
Denis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Denis manages to break the clinch.
Denis with a hook.
Nice shot by Denis.
Denis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pato. Denis does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achab Denis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Achab Denis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pato tries to clinch up.
Denis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pato just manages to avoid it.
Denis gets a clinch.
Pato throws a head punch that misses.
Pato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pato lands with a short shot to the head.
Denis lands an elbow just above Pato 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pato.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denis.
Pato misses with some punches.
Denis lands a body shot.
Denis lands an elbow inside.
Denis lands a right hand.
Pato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denis digs a right hand underneath Pato's ribcage. Pato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Guillermo Pato has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
Denis breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Denis tenderised Pato's leg. Pato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guillermo Pato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pato forces Denis back against the cage and clinches.
Pato has a couple of punches blocked by Denis.
Pato swings wildly with an uppercut but Denis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denis is working Pato over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denis.
Pato can't find room to land a body shot as Denis controls the action.
Pato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denis tries to work over Pato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pato blocks a body shot from Denis.
Denis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Denis lands a nice elbow.
Denis blocking some punches.
Denis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Denis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pato can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pato throws a head punch that misses.
Denis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pato's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Pato fails to land.
Pato is looking to break free of the clinch but Denis has double underhooks.
Denis digs a right hand underneath Pato's ribcage. Pato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Denis swings wildly with an uppercut but Pato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pato takes an elbow to the temple.
Achab Denis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pato takes a shot to the head.
Denis lands an elbow that stopped Pato in his tracks for a moment.
Denis lands with a left to the head.
Pato working aggressively here.
Denis misses with a body punch.
Pato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Denis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Denis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Denis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pato misses with a body punch.
Pato blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Denis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato prevents a body shot from Denis.
A right handed body shot lands from Denis.
Pato is breathing heavily.
Pato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Denis.
Good body shot from Denis.
Denis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Denis lands an elbow inside that Pato shrugs off.
Denis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Denis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Denis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Denis connects with a body shot that sends Pato's belly button to the back.
Denis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Denis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Achab Denis is winning the standup battle so far.
Denis lands with a kick to the temple. Pato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pato 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denis connects with a crisp jab.
Pato is looking to clinch but Denis is avoiding it.
Denis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pato sprawling to the canvas! Pato rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Denis finish him?!
Pato is rocked!
Denis lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Pato up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Denis from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Pato's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Achab Denis!
A relieved looking Achab Denis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Andersson (ranked 65 p4p, 12 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 99 p4p, 18 weight class). Miro Bang will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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214 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bang.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson stuffs the takedown.
Bang tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andersson as he jumps to the side.
Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
Andersson clinches up with Bang and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang drags the fight down to the ground.
Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andersson defends it easily.
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andersson defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson wants to get up but he can't break Bang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bang is looking for a triangle here but Andersson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Andersson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bang blocks the body kick.
Andersson throws a lazy body kick
and Andersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bang tries to clinch but Andersson moves away
and Andersson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bang showed some decent athleticism there.
Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andersson is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is controlling Bang's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but Andersson defends it.
Bang is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bang thows a huge punch but Andersson dodges it nicely.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson is doing well to control the position and prevent Bang from advancing to side control.
Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Andersson is defending well.
Bang thows a huge punch but Andersson dodges it nicely.
Andersson trying to control here.
Bang trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well.
Bang is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andersson defends it nicely.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersson misses with the combination.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Andersson scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
Andersson misses with a body kick.
Bang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang moves away from the strike by Andersson.
Bang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andersson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bang.
Andersson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Bang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Andersson is defending well.
Bang with the ground and pound but Andersson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson moves into full guard.
Andersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andersson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bang controls his leg.
Andersson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Andersson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Andersson looking to control but Bang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson content just to control the position here.
Bang is looking to improve his position but Andersson isn't that keen on the idea.
Andersson content just to control the position here.
Bang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Andersson passes into side control!
Bang tries to buck Andersson off but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws an off balance right hand
and Bang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Andersson pushes Bang off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bang slips under a jab from Andersson.
Andersson lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andersson to the ground. Andersson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt.
Andersson throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Andersson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Andersson swings widly with a right hand
and Bang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bang.
Bang has Andersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bang is trying to drag Andersson to the mat but Andersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersson can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
Bang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andersson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andersson.
A right hand to the body from Andersson.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Good body shot from Andersson.
Bang takes a shot to the head.
Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Andersson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bang can turn it around.
Andersson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andersson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Andersson.
Andersson tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andersson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andersson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Andersson.
Andersson scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bang is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Andersson prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses.
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson forces Bang back against the cage and clinches.
Andersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
Andersson lands a body punch.
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Andersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang seems to have recovered his senses.
Andersson tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andersson sprawls well. Andersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang shoots in for a double leg but Andersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andersson rattles Bang with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bang tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Andersson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bang stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Benny Andersson!
Benny Andersson retains his light heavyweight title!
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