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TGC Crucible 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 1027 p4p, 33 weight class) and Klahan Metharom (ranked 1287 p4p, 45 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klahan Metharom!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Metharom.
Ruenroeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Metharom.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
Ruenroeng wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruenroeng slips a straight right by Metharom.
Ruenroeng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Metharom's sensitive parts.
Ruenroeng clinches.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom is looking to control Ruenroeng's arms but Ruenroeng gets an underhook and turns him. Now Metharom has his back to the cage.
Ruenroeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ruenroeng has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Metharom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands with a left to the head.
Metharom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
Metharom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ruenroeng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
Metharom cracks Ruenroeng with a nice body shot.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Metharom's head.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Metharom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Metharom avoids the elbow strike from Ruenroeng, against the cage.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Metharom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ruenroeng fails to land.
A short uppercut from Metharom.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Metharom's head.
A short left from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Metharom avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Metharom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metharom lands with a right to the head.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruenroeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruenroeng misses with some punches.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Ruenroeng.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metharom's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Ruenroeng.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Metharom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Metharom lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ruenroeng fails to land.
Metharom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Metharom tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Ruenroeng checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom lands with a nice body punch.
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metharom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metharom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ruenroeng has closed the distance and engaged Metharom in a clinch.
Metharom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metharom has Ruenroeng pressed against the cage.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Ruenroeng.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
Metharom misses with a body punch
and Ruenroeng moves into the clinch.
Metharom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruenroeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom stalling in the clinch.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ruenroeng fails to land.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom blocking some punches.
A short right from Metharom.
Metharom is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruenroeng gets an underhook and turns Metharom into the cage.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
Metharom digs a right hand into Ruenroeng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruenroeng's gas tank.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Metharom avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Metharom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
A short left from Metharom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom lands with a right to the head.
Metharom takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand.
Ruenroeng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Metharom taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruenroeng misses with an elbow strike.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Metharom down.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
Metharom with a nice cross.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch up but Metharom keeps it at a distance.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Metharom is having none of it.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Metharom finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Metharom circles away.
Metharom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruenroeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruenroeng lands a jab to the nose.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Metharom connects with a right hand. Ruenroeng shakes it off.
Ruenroeng takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Samak Ruenroeng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng digs a right hand into Metharom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metharom's gas tank.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Metharom lands a body shot.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Metharom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Metharom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Ruenroeng misses with some punches.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside that Metharom shrugs off.
Ruenroeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch.
Metharom misses with a shot to the body
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng tried to score with a low kick but Metharom checks it.
Metharom wants to counter with a clinch but Ruenroeng pushes him away.
Metharom is looking to chop away at Ruenroeng's legs.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch up but Metharom keeps it at a distance.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
Metharom throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Ruenroeng wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom scores with a body shot.
Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up but Metharom circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom keeps the fight on the outside.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Metharom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Metharom scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
Ruenroeng tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Metharom. That snapped Ruenroeng's head back.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Sloppy strikes from Metharom. Those never looked like landing.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Ruenroeng slips the punch.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Ruenroeng lands with a cross.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter the offense by Metharom and move into the clinch.
Nice cross by Metharom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Ruenroeng. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruenroeng.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Metharom.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruenroeng checks the leg kick.
Ruenroeng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Ruenroeng moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metharom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metharom's hands.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter the offense by Metharom and move into the clinch.
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Metharom manages to circle out of the way.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Metharom circles away.
Metharom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ruenroeng jabs Metharom right on the nose. Metharom blinks but takes it well.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Ruenroeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up.
Metharom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Metharom manages to circle out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up but Metharom circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruenroeng throws a series of strikes that have Metharom backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ruenroeng thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Metharom.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Metharom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruenroeng has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zarko Zidane (ranked 2060 p4p, 237 weight class) and Dave Beast (ranked 1671 p4p, 204 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zidane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sharp Dressed Man. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
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196 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zarko Zidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Beast!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zidane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dave Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast connects with a right hand. Zidane shakes it off.
Beast's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zidane under the eye.
Zidane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beast.
Zidane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
Zidane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zidane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beast tries to roll over but Zidane keeps him under control.
Beast tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zidane has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Poor strikes thrown by Zidane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast is looking to improve his position but Zidane isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Beast avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zidane.
Zidane looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Beast is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zidane looking to finish Beast with some ground and pound. This is bad for Beast!
Zidane in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Dave Beast has been cut.
Zidane lands a couple of good shots and Beast has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Beast is trying to remain composed but Zidane is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Dave Beast's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zidane scores with punches to the body.
Beast is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Beast's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zarko Zidane!
A very excited looking Zarko Zidane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Fagan (ranked 1700 p4p, 204 weight class) and Jeff Hudson (ranked 1488 p4p, 180 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Fagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagan gets caught napping as Hudson dives in and scores a takedown. Fagan manages to retain guard.
Fagan has his feet on Hudson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fagan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hudson moves away from the strike by Fagan.
Fagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fagan throws a right and a left that Hudson avoids nicely.
Hudson staying out of range there.
Fagan misses with a wild combination.
Hudson has a takedown stuffed.
Fagan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fagan jabs Hudson right on the nose. Hudson blinks but takes it well.
Hudson closes the distance and clinches up with Fagan, looking for a takedown. Hudson pushes Fagan against the cage but Fagan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fagan!
Hudson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Hudson misses.
Hudson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fagan lands a slapping body shot.
Hudson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fagan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hudson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fagan is fending him off so far but Hudson persists. Nope, Fagan circles away and we're back to standing.
Paddy Fagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.
Fagan lands with an uppercut that bounces Hudson off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fagan.
Fagan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fagan quickly recovers to half guard.
Hudson prevents Fagan from improving his position.
Hudson seems to be working for a kimura but Fagan defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fagan wants to get back to his feet.
Hudson trying to mount his opponent but Fagan defends it.
Hudson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fagan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fagan manages to get to full guard.
Hudson stops Fagan from standing up.
Fagan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hudson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Fagan.
Fagan is looking to stand up but Hudson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hudson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fagan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson wants to take a breather but Fagan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson prevents Fagan from improving his position.
Hudson is working for a kimura but Fagan is defending it quite comfortably.
Hudson is controlling the pace.
Hudson is looking for a kimura but Fagan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hudson to get the leverage.
Fagan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fagan.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Fagan.
Hudson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hudson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fagan pulls Hudson in close to prevent any damage.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Fagan.
Fagan wants to stand up but Hudson is controlling him.
Fagan 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.
Fagan seems keen to control Hudson's posture.
Fagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Hudson does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Fagan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hudson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fagan, as that shot connected.
Hudson throws a looping overhand right but Fagan ducks down to avoid it.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fagan sprawls well. Fagan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Paddy Fagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fagan misses with a wild body shot.
Fagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeff Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fagan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hudson somewhat.
Hudson looks to throw the jab but Fagan is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson blocks a jab.
Hudson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fagan defends it well.
Fagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Fagan. That snapped Hudson's head back.
Hudson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fagan is trying to buck Hudson off.
Fagan is looking for a sweep.
Hudson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fagan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fagan is trying to improve his position.
Hudson is looking to take a break and control but Fagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fagan is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Fagan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hudson trying to control the position but Fagan is working away.
Fagan is trying to control Hudson's posture but Hudson avoids it.
Fagan is not content to let Hudson control the position.
Jeff Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Hudson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fagan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Fagan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hudson is trying to get an arm triangle but Fagan is defending well.
Hudson misses with the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hudson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fagan is trying to get back to his feet.
Fagan tries to buck Hudson off but Hudson is having none of it.
Hudson wants to control but Fagan is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fagan tries to bench press Hudson off him but Hudson keeps the position.
Fagan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hudson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fagan is looking to regain half guard here but Hudson keeps moving and retains side control.
Fagan prevents Hudson from improving position.
Fagan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hudson off and has taken his back!
Fagan biding his time, controlling Hudson.
Fagan is trying to stick to Hudson's back but Hudson is turning into Fagan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fagan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hudson.
Fagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudson can do to turn this around?
Fagan 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fagan is working hard here to advance position.
Fagan wants to stand but Hudson is controlling the position.
Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fagan is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paddy Fagan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Hudson blocks a jab.
Hudson feints the counter takedown.
Hudson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hudson slips a jab from Fagan.
Hudson is looking for the big counter here.
Fagan missing with a left hand there. Hudson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fagan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fagan thuds his right hand into Hudson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hudson misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Fagan finds it's way through Hudson's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan throws a right hand that misses
and Hudson counters with a shoot takedown. Fagan fights it but they end up in guard.
Fagan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fagan keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson passes into half guard.
Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hudson is looking to advance position but Fagan won't allow it.
Fagan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hudson tries to keep at a distance but Fagan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hudson controls his hands.
Fagan lands a nice uppercut.
Fagan jumps guard but Hudson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fagan manages to break the clinch.
Fagan lands a body shot.
Fagan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fagan. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hudson fails with the takedown.
Fagan gets caught flat footed, as Hudson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudson preventing the sweep.
Fagan pulls Hudson in close to his closed guard and prevents Hudson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fagan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hudson stops Fagan from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Fagan keeps moving.
Fagan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hudson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fagan lands a nice shot to the body.
Fagan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fagan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hudson is trying to break the clinch but Fagan has him pressed against the cage.
Hudson is trying to pull guard but Fagan has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fagan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fagan.
Fagan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hudson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hudson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Fagan, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson passes Fagan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fagan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hudson misses with a hook. Fagan ducked under it nicely.
Fagan lands a jab to Hudson's midsection.
Paddy Fagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hudson moves away from the strike by Fagan.
Fagan looks to land a right hand but Hudson moved out of range.
Paddy Fagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudson throws a right and a left that Fagan avoids nicely.
Hudson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fagan is fending him off so far but Hudson persists. Nope, Fagan circles away and we're back to standing.
Paddy Fagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.
Fagan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hudson in his tracks.
Jeff Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hudson throws a body punch but Fagan moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Fagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fagan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Fagan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor McDonald (ranked 2354 p4p, 89 weight class) and Oskar Friman (ranked 3091 p4p, 117 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from McDonald misses
and Friman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Friman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Friman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McDonald has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Friman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Friman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Friman.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Friman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman scores with a body shot.
Friman misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friman thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friman misses the body punch
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Friman tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friman thinking.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Friman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Friman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oskar Friman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Friman shoots in.
McDonald throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Friman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Friman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonald rather than just go for the knockout.
Friman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Friman has managed to clinch.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Friman lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Friman.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Friman throws a good cross that connects.
Friman swings widly with a right hand
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friman cracks McDonald with a hook to the temple - McDonald is on wobbly legs here! Friman swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McDonald falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Friman wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oskar Friman!
A relieved looking Oskar Friman 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 1330 p4p, 48 weight class) and Diego Gaspar (ranked 1533 p4p, 58 weight class). William Fidnhasieunch had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Diego Gaspar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Fidnhasieunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Gaspar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Gaspar as Fidnhasieunch shoots in.
Fidnhasieunch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaspar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fidnhasieunch shoots and misses
and Gaspar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fidnhasieunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fidnhasieunch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gaspar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaspar slaps away a takedown attempt from Fidnhasieunch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fidnhasieunch has a takedown stuffed.
Gaspar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fidnhasieunch fails with the takedown
and Gaspar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaspar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fidnhasieunch in his tracks.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaspar pinned against the cage. Gaspar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gaspar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaspar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice takedown defense from Gaspar. No joy for Fidnhasieunch on that attempt.
Fidnhasieunch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gaspar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fidnhasieunch's best efforts.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fidnhasieunch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gaspar is controlling Fidnhasieunch's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gaspar is trying to control but can't.
Gaspar is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaspar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gaspar is trying to maintain the position but Fidnhasieunch is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaspar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fidnhasieunch pulls his head out easily.
Fidnhasieunch thows a huge punch but Gaspar dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gaspar is looking to control Fidnhasieunch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaspar avoid being mounted?
Fidnhasieunch working over Gaspar with some ground and pound. Gaspar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gaspar wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fidnhasieunch winds up and cracks Gaspar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fidnhasieunch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fidnhasieunch seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaspar trying to control here.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaspar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fidnhasieunch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fidnhasieunch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gaspar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gaspar gets back to full guard.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control but Gaspar is working from the bottom.
Gaspar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fidnhasieunch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaspar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fidnhasieunch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fidnhasieunch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaspar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fidnhasieunch postures up.
Gaspar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaspar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fidnhasieunch trying to move into half guard but instead Gaspar has managed to sweep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaspar trying to control the position from guard on top but Fidnhasieunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaspar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fidnhasieunch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fidnhasieunch has escaped and now he's on top!
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fidnhasieunch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 William Fidnhasieunch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gaspar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fidnhasieunch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gaspar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fidnhasieunch is working away from the top position though.
Fidnhasieunch lands with a punch from half guard.
Fidnhasieunch is keen to just control but Gaspar is a slippery customer.
Fidnhasieunch works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fidnhasieunch with the ground and pound from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with strikes but Gaspar is staying in there.
Fidnhasieunch avoids the attempt from Gaspar to control.
Fidnhasieunch looking to finish Gaspar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaspar!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch is stalling here but it's allowed Gaspar to get half guard.
Gaspar is looking for a sweep. Fidnhasieunch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
Fidnhasieunch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gaspar is holding on to half guard well.
Gaspar gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaspar is on top in guard.
Fidnhasieunch looking for a sweep. Not yet Fidnhasieunch, not yet.
Fidnhasieunch is working hard here to advance position.
Fidnhasieunch isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gaspar stacks Fidnhasieunch 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 Gaspar!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gaspar's best efforts.
William Fidnhasieunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaspar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fidnhasieunch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaspar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gaspar wants to control the pace but Fidnhasieunch is squirming around nicely.
Gaspar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gaspar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch is trying desperately to improve position.
Fidnhasieunch wants to hold on but Gaspar pushes him away.
Fidnhasieunch is trying desperately to improve position.
Fidnhasieunch tries to lock up and control but Gaspar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gaspar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fidnhasieunch has given up his back here. Will Gaspar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Fidnhasieunch is really stuck here.
Gaspar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fidnhasieunch has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fidnhasieunch trying to control but not successfully.
Fidnhasieunch tries to escape the position.
Fidnhasieunch showing good submission defense here.
Fidnhasieunch wants to escape the position.
Well, with Gaspar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fidnhasieunch is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gaspar looking to break Fidnhasieunch's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fidnhasieunch remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gaspar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fidnhasieunch is trying to break free.
Fidnhasieunch is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gaspar gets his way!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaspar keeps control of the position as Fidnhasieunch tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Gaspar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fidnhasieunch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fidnhasieunch has his takedown stuffed
and Fidnhasieunch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fidnhasieunch misses with a takedown
and Gaspar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fidnhasieunch with a poor takedown
and Gaspar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fidnhasieunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fidnhasieunch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fidnhasieunch misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaspar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Gaspar.
Gaspar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gaspar tries to sprawl but Fidnhasieunch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fidnhasieunch is thwarting Gaspar's attempts to control the position.
Fidnhasieunch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to pass Gaspar's guard but actually Gaspar recovers to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar is trying to keep Fidnhasieunch in close.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fidnhasieunch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaspar is keeping the position for now.
Gaspar can't keep his opponent in guard - Fidnhasieunch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gaspar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fidnhasieunch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fidnhasieunch's back!
Gaspar looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Fidnhasieunch taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Gaspar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Ralph Dean (ranked 568 p4p, 68 weight class) and Luc Gagnon (ranked 384 p4p, 51 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Ralph Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Dean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gagnon doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Gagnon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dean with a body shot.
Gagnon throws a leg kick
and Dean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dean takes the fight into the clinch.
Dean struggles to land a body shot inside as Gagnon controls his hands.
Dean breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Dean.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gagnon looks to land a combination but Dean avoids it well.
Dean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gagnon.
Dean rushes Gagnon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dean blocks a body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dean smiles and moves away.
Gagnon digs a good hook to Dean's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean digs a good body shot into Gagnon's ribs.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gagnon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dean with a body shot.
Dean forces Gagnon back against the cage and clinches.
Gagnon trying to stall but Dean improves his position.
Gagnon pulls Dean into guard.
Gagnon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dean defends it easily.
Dean passes Gagnon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gagnon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dean in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon is trying to control but can't.
Gagnon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gagnon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gagnon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gagnon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gagnon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gagnon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gagnon is trying to keep Dean in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gagnon, not yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gagnon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gagnon working for a triangle but Dean defends it easily.
Gagnon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dean wants to control from the top but Gagnon keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gagnon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dean passes into side control.
Gagnon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dean scoring with punches from side control.
Dean tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gagnon manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gagnon wants to get back to full guard.
Gagnon manages to get to full guard.
Gagnon wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Ralph Dean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon'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.
Gagnon takes one to the chin there.
Dean pushes Gagnon up against the cage in a clinch.
Dean pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dean lands an uppercut.
Gagnon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dean lands an uppercut.
Gagnon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gagnon can do to turn this around?
Dean tries to work over Gagnon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dean can't find room to land a body shot as Gagnon controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon blocks an uppercut.
Dean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow.
Dean manages to break the clinch.
Gagnon wants to clinch up but Dean keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Gagnon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gagnon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean throws a poor cross that misses
and Gagnon counters with a nice uppercut.
Gagnon clinches with his opponent.
Gagnon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gagnon jumps guard.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Gagnon looking to control.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Gagnon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gagnon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gagnon controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gagnon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
Gagnon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gagnon is working away from the top position though.
Dean is looking to escape.
Gagnon is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dean is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crotch Grabber (ranked 544 p4p, 57 weight class) and Norman Pearson (ranked 743 p4p, 77 weight class). Crotch Grabber has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crotch Grabber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norman Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabber staying out of range there.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Grabber ducks down to avoid it.
Grabber is looking to counter punch.
Pearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pearson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Pearson thuds his right hand into Grabber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grabber.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grabber.
Grabber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grabber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Grabber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabber misses with a double jab.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabber.
Grabber takes one on the button.
Grabber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Grabber.
Pearson throws a body punch but Grabber moves out of range.
Grabber slips under a jab from Pearson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Grabber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson lands with a good body shot.
Grabber lands with a straight right. Pearson didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grabber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pearson looks to land a right hand but Grabber moved out of range.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson misses with a hook. Grabber ducked under it nicely.
Norman Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grabber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grabber throws a body shot but no joy.
Grabber tries to bum rush Pearson with a series of wild strikes but Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grabber scores with a nice strike.
Pearson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson throws a body punch but Grabber moves out of range.
Grabber looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grabber cracks Pearson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grabber has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pearson to stand back up!
Pearson is rocked!
Grabber throws a nice looking combination but Pearson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Grabber finish him?
Pearson scores with a sloppy right hand. Grabber should have avoided that one.
Pearson seems to have recovered his senses.
Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grabber looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Pearson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Grabber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grabber drops Pearson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pearson looks back up at him and smiles so Grabber waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Grabber scores with the left hand. Pearson knows he should have avoided that one.
Grabber is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pearson scores with a nice right hand.
Grabber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grabber throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Grabber avoids it with no problem.
Pearson misses with a looping left.
Grabber is looking for a counter combo.
Grabber slips a straight right by Pearson.
Pearson drops his hands for a split second and Grabber immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pearson face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Grabber follows up with a right hand that knocks Pearson into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crotch Grabber!
Crotch Grabber really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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