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The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Remy Cortot (ranked 7648 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Lenk (ranked 1277 p4p, 0 weight class). Remy Cortot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Remy Cortot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timur Lenk!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lenk moves away from the strike by Cortot.
Cortot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Cortot misses.
Nice uppercut there from Lenk.
Cortot digs a good body shot into Lenk's ribs.
A big right from Lenk misses.
Lenk scores with a jab to the body.
Lenk looks to land a right hand but Cortot moved out of range.
Lenk lands a big uppercut and Cortot crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cortot looks OK. Lenk waves Cortot back to his feet!
Cortot is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Cortot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lenk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cortot.
Lenk 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.
Lenk forces Cortot back against the cage and clinches.
Cortot scores with a shoulder strike.
Lenk blocking some punches.
Lenk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cortot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lenk lands with a right to the head.
Lenk pushes Cortot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lenk lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Lenk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortot swings wildly with an uppercut but Lenk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortot seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Lenk.
Lenk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortot backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lenk.
Lenk misses with a punch to the body.
Cortot struggles to land a body shot inside as Lenk controls his hands.
Cortot trying to stall but Lenk improves his position.
Lenk lands a nice shot to the body.
Lenk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lenk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cortot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left and a right from Lenk both land. Nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lenk thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Cortot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lenk moves away from the strike by Cortot.
Cortot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lenk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cortot misses with a hook.
Cortot ducks under a wild hook from Lenk.
Lenk lands with a hook. Cortot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenk steps in with a hook that catches Cortot right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lenk follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cortot looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Lenk!
A victorious Timur Lenk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Ronson (ranked 2379 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Crane (ranked 2497 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick Ronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Crane!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crane counters with a nice uppercut.
Ronson fails with the takedown
and Crane counters with a straight right hand.
Crane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ronson is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ronson is defended easily by Crane.
Crane's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Ronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crane cracks Ronson with a hook to the temple - Ronson is on wobbly legs here! Crane swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ronson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Crane wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Crane!
A very excited looking David Crane 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Swingewood (ranked 2688 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chongyang Lu (ranked 2075 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Swingewood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chongyang Lu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swingewood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swingewood did well to prevent Lu getting side control.
Swingewood is looking to escape.
Swingewood tries to roll over but Lu keeps him under control.
Swingewood is staying active underneath Lu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Swingewood moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swingewood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Swingewood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lu manages to get himself to full guard.
Swingewood wants to control from the top but Lu keeps moving.
Lu has his hands on Swingewood's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lu tries to strike from the bottom.
Swingewood trying to control the position from guard on top but Lu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lu is pulling down on Swingewood's head to control his posture.
Swingewood trying to control the position from guard on top but Lu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lu working for a triangle but Swingewood defends it easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Swingewood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lu pinned against the cage. Lu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Swingewood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Swingewood's half guard.
Lu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swingewood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swingewood trying to control but Lu postures up.
Lu is controlling the pace.
Lu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lu throws a big elbow that misses.
Lu wants to control from the top but Swingewood keeps moving.
Lu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swingewood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swingewood keeping moving, preventing Lu from controlling successfully.
Swingewood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chongyang Lu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lu moves into the clinch.
Swingewood is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Swingewood to the mat. Swingewood regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Swingewood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Swingewood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lu looking to sit in guard and control but Swingewood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swingewood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lu wants to control but Swingewood passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lu is positioning himself well to prevent Swingewood advancing to mount.
Lu is trying to maintain the position but Swingewood is very close to passing his half guard.
Swingewood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lu is staying active underneath Swingewood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Swingewood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lu is staying active underneath Swingewood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Swingewood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lu is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swingewood is thwarting Lu's attempts to control the position.
Swingewood is trying to work for a kimura but Lu is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood is trying to control. Lu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lu keeping hold of Swingewood's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Swingewood gets caught flat footed, as Lu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aaron Swingewood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swingewood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swingewood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swingewood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lu is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lu wants to control from the top but Swingewood keeps moving.
Lu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swingewood looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Aaron Swingewood will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lu fails with a takedown attempt.
Lu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lu is thwarting Swingewood's attempts to control the position.
Lu misses with a head shot. Swingewood uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swingewood looking for a triangle here. Lu is fighting it but it looks tight! Swingewood pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lu is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aaron Swingewood!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Sing (ranked 2060 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Llamas (ranked 3704 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Sing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Diego Llamas!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Llamas.
Sing scores with a nice right hand.
Sing connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Llamas momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sing.
A swing and a miss from Sing.
Llamas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Llamas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Llamas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Sing.
Llamas is looking to break free of the clinch but Sing has double underhooks.
Llamas takes a shot to the head.
Llamas tries to break free but Sing pushes him back against the cage.
Sing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Llamas backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Llamas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Llamas is rocked!
Sing throws a punch but it's blocked by Llamas.
Sing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Llamas backwards.
Llamas is still on wobbly legs! Can Sing finish him?
Sing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Llamas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sing misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sing fails to land.
Sing swings wildly with an uppercut but Llamas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sing misses with a punch on the inside.
Sing misses with the head strike.
Sing misses with a punch on the inside.
Sing misses with the head strike.
Sing swings wildly with an uppercut but Llamas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sing misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sing fails to land.
Llamas blocks an uppercut.
Sing has a couple of punches blocked by Llamas.
Llamas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Llamas blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sing.
Sing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sing misses with the head strike.
Sing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Llamas seems to have recovered his senses.
Sing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sing lands a body shot.
Sing scores with a nice hook to the head.
Llamas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sing.
Sing gets through Llamas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Sing.
Llamas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sing lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sing lands a right hand that snaps the head of Llamas backwards.
Sing lands a big right hand that drops Llamas! The killer instinct kicks in and Sing finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Sing!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Richards (ranked 4656 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin Minus (ranked 2007 p4p, 0 weight class). Collin Minus has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Collin Minus!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minus darts in and clinches Richards up against the cage.
Minus managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Minus blocks a body shot from Richards.
Richards tries to work over Minus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richards wants to take the fight to the mat but Minus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minus jumps guard but Richards stands there with Minus around his waist. Minus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minus avoids it.
Minus is trying to pull guard but Richards has him pressed against the cage.
Richards has Minus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Richards pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Minus tumbling to the mat - Richards dives into Minus's guard.
Richards wants to control from the top but Minus keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards throwing strikes but missing.
Richards thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Minus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Minus can't keep his opponent in guard - Richards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Minus has a hand on Richards's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Richards takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards avoids the attempt from Minus to control.
Richards is working for a guillotine from mount but Minus frees his head quite easily.
Richards is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Minus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Minus!
Richards is trying to control the position but Minus postures up.
Minus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minus has managed to get both his arms back between Richards's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Minus trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is trying to control the position but Minus postures up.
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minus is aware though and is defending well.
Minus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minus wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
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.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Minus is proving a slippery customer.
Minus is looking to stand up but Richards won't let him.
Minus wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards has his hands on Minus's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richards swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Minus gets caught flat footed, as Richards shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minus is keeping the position for now.
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Minus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Minus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Minus!
Richards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Minus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Minus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richards can't do much from the bottom here.
Minus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minus can do to turn this around?
Minus in side control, throwing shots but Richards defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richards is trying to control Minus's posture but Minus avoids it.
Minus lands a few punches from side control.
Minus wants to stand but Richards is controlling his arm.
Richards is trying to improve his position.
Richard Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richards can't do much from the bottom here.
Minus tries to stand but Richards is controlling his head.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minus's elbow.
Richards tries to score a body lock takedown but Minus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Minus drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richards postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a couple of digs.
Minus is trying to hold Richards in close to prevent damage but Richards has managed to pass into half guard.
Minus controlling the position for now.
Minus is in trouble now - Richards has advanced to mount!
Richards wants to control the pace but Minus is squirming around nicely.
Minus is looking to improve his position but Richards isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richards tries to control but Minus wriggling away.
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 Richard Richards will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Minus closes the distance and clinches up with Richards, looking for a takedown. Minus pushes Richards against the cage but Richards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richards is looking to counter the offense by Minus and move into the clinch.
Minus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richards pinned against the cage. Richards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Minus staying out of range there.
Minus moves into the clinch.
Minus taking a breather.
Richards tries a body shot but Minus blocks it.
Richards looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minus managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Minus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Minus slowing the pace effectively.
Minus is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Richard Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Collin Minus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Richards working away.
Minus is being controlled here.
Richards wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minus, who protects the arm well.
Minus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Richards's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Richards is looking for a kimura but Minus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage.
Richards 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.
Richards passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards avoids the attempt from Minus to control.
Richards throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Richards trying to control but Minus is having none of it.
Minus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Richards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to secure an arm triangle but Minus defends it well.
Richards has hold of Minus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Minus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Richards has control of Minus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Minus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Richards working for a guillotine from mount but Minus is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richards is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Minus is surviving well by controlling Richards's body position as best he can.
Richards has hold of Minus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Minus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Minus is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minus tries to hold on but Richards postures up.
Collin Minus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minus swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hoff scores the fight for Richard Richards!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Richard Richards!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Richard Richards!
Richard Richards wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Richard Richards thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walton Mack (ranked 2082 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norwegian Nougat (ranked 2878 p4p, 0 weight class). Norwegian Nougat will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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26
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walton Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Norwegian Nougat!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nougat is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nougat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mack trying to control from half guard but Nougat is working away.
Ground and pound from Mack.
Ground and pound from Mack.
Mack throwing shots but Nougat is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mack lands a nice short elbow.
Mack wants to control but Nougat is keeping him busy.
Mack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nougat is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nougat is looking to improve his position.
Mack is trying for a kimura here. Nougat looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mack wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walton Mack!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chenchen Li (ranked 2597 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fransisco Gonzalez (ranked 2371 p4p, 0 weight class). Fransisco Gonzalez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chenchen Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fransisco Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Li sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Li gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li lands with an overhand left.
Li misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gonzalez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Li.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenchen Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
A nice side step and Gonzalez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonzalez blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez avoiding damage.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzalez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Li.
Gonzalez has Li pressed against the cage.
Li trying to control the position but instead, Gonzalez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Li into the cage.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li dodges the ground and pound from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonzalez takes a little break here. Li wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Li's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Gonzalez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Li is trying to control Gonzalez's posture but Gonzalez avoids it.
Gonzalez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Li.
Li wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Li can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
Li wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gonzalez uses his free foot to push down on Li's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Li.
Gonzalez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gonzalez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Li can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gonzalez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fransisco Gonzalez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gonzalez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Li taking a breather.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez drags the fight down to the ground.
Gonzalez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzalez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Li manages to get himself to full guard.
Gonzalez postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
Gonzalez stays in close to Li's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li pulls Gonzalez in close to his closed guard and prevents Gonzalez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gonzalez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez wanted to stand there but Li had control of the position.
Gonzalez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gonzalez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonzalez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Li!
Fransisco Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gonzalez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gonzalez prevents Li from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Li is desperately trying to improve his position but Gonzalez has a good base and remains in mount.
Li wants to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.
Gonzalez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzalez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Li's face.
Gonzalez tries to control but Li wriggling away.
Gonzalez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gonzalez with the ground and pound from mount.
Gonzalez unloading with bombs!
Gonzalez landing punches.
Li flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control but Li is having none of it.
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
Gonzalez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fransisco Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Li fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch.
Li is trying to push Gonzalez away but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gonzalez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Li clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gonzalez working for a choke but Li is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li fending off the submission attempt from Gonzalez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li turns into Gonzalez and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control the position.
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonzalez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Gonzalez's legs - danger averted.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzalez trying to control the position here.
Li wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but instead Li has moved into half guard.
Gonzalez actively working from the bottom here.
Li wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzalez kicks off Li and gets to his feet.
Chenchen Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Li but Li pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenchen Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez jabs Li to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez clinches.
Gonzalez has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Li tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li taking a bit of punishment here - Gonzalez scoring with strikes.
Gonzalez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Li leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Li tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that Li semi-blocks.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fransisco Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Fransisco Gonzalez!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Fransisco Gonzalez!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Fransisco Gonzalez!
Fransisco Gonzalez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bente Log (ranked 1928 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davon Jonhson (ranked 5422 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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19
150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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25
155 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bente Log!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Davon Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson is looking to clinch.
Jonhson looks to land a combination but Log avoids it well.
Log shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Log lands a nice short elbow.
Jonhson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Log controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson is looking to improve his position.
Log thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jonhson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Log wants to pass to mount but Jonhson is defending the position.
Jonhson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jonhson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Log manages to mount him!
Log jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jonhson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
An elbow from Log crashes against the mat.
Log definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jonhson tries to buck Log off but Log is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Log tries for a kimura but Jonhson is defending well.
Log misses with the ground and pound.
Log slows the pace down.
Log tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Log has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Log has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Log controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Log is looking to take a break and control but Jonhson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jonhson tries to escape but Log is in control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Log wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jonhson keeps working.
Log tries for a kimura but Jonhson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jonhson is not content to let Log control the position.
Log working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jonhson is looking to reverse the position.
Jonhson is letting Log control him for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonhson tries to clinch but Log is having none of it.
Log looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Log controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bente Log dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jonhson moves out of range as Log strikes.
Jonhson wants to clinch up but Log keeps it at a distance.
Jonhson misses with a takedown
and Log counters by clinching up.
A right handed body shot lands from Log.
Jonhson is trying to pull guard but Log has him pressed against the cage.
Log has clasped his hands together around Jonhson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bente Log overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jonhson is not content to let Log control the position.
Log looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Log decides to stand back up.
Jonhson doesn't manage to clinch there - Log circles away.
Jonhson fails with the takedown
and Log counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bente Log has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davon Jonhson.
Log lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Log lands a hook that snaps the head of Jonhson backwards.
Log is trying to trip Jonhson. He has hold of a leg but Jonhson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Log persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jonhson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Log dives into side control.
Log working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Log easily slips into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonhson blocking the ground and pound.
Jonhson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Log misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Log looking to finish Jonhson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jonhson!
Jonhson is desperately trying to improve his position but Log has a good base and remains in mount.
Jonhson wants to control but Log is having none of it.
Log looking for a guillotine from mount but Jonhson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Log wants to control the pace but Jonhson is squirming around nicely.
Log sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jonhson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Log with the ground and pound from mount.
Log misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Log is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jonhson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jonhson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Log is working for a guillotine from mount but Jonhson frees his head quite easily.
Log is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonhson can do to turn this around?
Log is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jonhson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Log tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jonhson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bente Log dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Log looking to score a takedown here. Jonhson is defending well but Log drives through and ends up in Jonhson's guard.
Log advances position into side control!
Log controls the position from side control.
Jonhson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Log wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Log is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jonhson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jonhson is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson looks to move to half guard but instead Log has passed into mount! Damn!
Log is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jonhson is surviving well by controlling Log's body position as best he can.
Jonhson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Log looking to control but Jonhson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jonhson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Log.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Log sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Log landing strikes from the mount and Jonhson is in trouble!
Log tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jonhson is controlling an arm, preventing Log from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Log get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Log counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Log.
Log gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Log sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jonhson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Log dives into side control.
Log decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson tries to clinch up.
Jonhson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLog.
Log fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jonhson, pushing him back against the cage.
Log content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jonhson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Log trying to land knees to the body.
Log jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Log pulls Jonhson in close to prevent any damage.
Jonhson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bente Log showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Log has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Bente Log!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Bente Log!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Bente Log!
Bente Log wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael De Souza (ranked 6526 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Kawanabe (ranked 1468 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael De Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafael De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hiroshi Kawanabe!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza shoots and misses
and Kawanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawanabe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Kawanabe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kawanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by De Souza.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Kawanabe circles away easily
and Kawanabe counters with a nice body shot.
Kawanabe's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawanabe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawanabe jabs at De Souza's body.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kawanabe as he avoids it easily.
De Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kawanabe is fending him off so far but De Souza persists. Nope, Kawanabe circles away and we're back to standing.
Kawanabe connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Souza shoots in for a double leg but Kawanabe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Souza takes one to the side of the head.
Kawanabe scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawanabe cracks De Souza with an open hand slap.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawanabe defends it nicely.
De Souza is breathing heavily.
De Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kawanabe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Souza rather than just go for the knockout.
Kawanabe works the jab nicely.
De Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kawanabe defends well and De Souza ends up having to push Kawanabe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kawanabe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawanabe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawanabe drops De Souza with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kawanabe follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Kawanabe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maykol Yurk (ranked 2178 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Vinicius (ranked 2588 p4p, 0 weight class). Maykol Yurk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maykol Yurk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Vinicius!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Vinicius or perhaps it was just good defense by Yurk, which made it look bad.
Yurk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vinicius manages to circle out of the way.
Vinicius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yurk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yurk has Vinicius up against the cage in a clinch.
Vinicius wants to break free but Yurk has control.
Yurk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yurk wants to get up but he can't break Vinicius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yurk stopping the sweep attempt from Vinicius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius has his hands on Yurk's head, controlling the position.
Vinicius looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurk preventing the sweep.
Vinicius throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Yurk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Vinicius. No joy for Yurk on that attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vinicius enables Yurk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vinicius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yurk wants to pass the guard but Vinicius is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinicius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yurk wants to get up but he can't break Vinicius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius trying to control the position.
Vinicius looking for a guillotine here but Yurk defends easily.
Yurk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vinicius doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yurk preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurk trying to control but Vinicius is working from the bottom.
Vinicius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yurk closes the distance and clinches.
Yurk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yurk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yurk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurk has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vinicius avoids it really well and circles away.
Yurk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yurk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vinicius replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yurk blocks it well.
Vinicius looking to score a takedown here. Yurk is defending well but Vinicius drives through and ends up in Yurk's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk is looking to sweep but instead, Vinicius has passed into half guard.
Vinicius wants to pass to mount but Yurk is defending the position.
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 Maykol Yurk will probably get the nod.
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.
Yurk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vinicius.
Yurk scores with a takedown into Vinicius's guard.
Vinicius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vinicius pulls Yurk in close to prevent any damage.
Maykol Yurk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully.
Vinicius seems keen to control Yurk's posture.
Vinicius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yurk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yurk wants to control from the top but Vinicius keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yurk is looking to pass into half guard but Vinicius pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vinicius is in guard.
Yurk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vinicius is controlling him.
Vinicius wants to control from the top but Yurk keeps moving.
Vinicius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yurk scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yurk or perhaps it was just good defense by Vinicius, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurk takes the fight into the clinch.
Yurk fails to pull guard.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but Vinicius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinicius ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vinicius no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vinicius looking for a guillotine here but Yurk defends easily.
Vinicius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius wants to sweep here but Yurk controlling him for the moment.
Yurk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vinicius manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yurk has Vinicius in his guard.
Yurk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Vinicius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vinicius rushes Yurk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yurk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vinicius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vinicius has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yurk is proving hard to escape from.
Vinicius controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vinicius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vinicius decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yurk, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yurk is not content to let Vinicius control the position.
Yurk keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vinicius uses his free foot to push down on Yurk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yurk.
Vinicius unloads with some shots from mount but Yurk bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius controlling his opponent.
Yurk is squirming around, avoiding Vinicius's attempts to control the action.
Yurk regains half guard.
Yurk is not content to let Vinicius control the position.
Vinicius tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Yurk to stand up.
Vinicius drives through with a takedown into Yurk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yurk is looking to stand up but Vinicius isn't so interested in that idea.
Vinicius throwing strikes but missing.
Yurk tries to strike from the bottom.
Yurk working a defensive guard here.
Vinicius content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurk wants to stand but Vinicius is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maykol Yurk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinicius dives in for a single leg takedown but Yurk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vinicius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maykol Yurk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinicius throws a strike but Yurk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Vinicius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vinicius has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Marcus Vinicius!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Marcus Vinicius!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Marcus Vinicius!
Marcus Vinicius wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 3377 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Westmoreland (ranked 2140 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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19
155 lbs
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25
156 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tobias Westmoreland!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westmoreland tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Westmoreland.
Westmoreland wants to clinch but Barbosa slips to the side
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa scores with a head kick.
Westmoreland is rocked!
Barbosa feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Westmoreland collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edson Bidon Barbosa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naoyuki Tokudome (ranked 2005 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsyuoshi Taranaki (ranked 4678 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tsyuoshi Taranaki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
142 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Naoyuki Tokudome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tsyuoshi Taranaki!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taranaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tokudome.
Tokudome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taranaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taranaki tries to clinch up.
Taranaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tokudome.
Taranaki wants to counter the offense by Tokudome and move into the clinch position.
Tokudome plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Taranaki.
Tokudome shoots in and drives through. Taranaki sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoyuki Tokudome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tokudome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taranaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokudome tries to pull guard but Taranaki won't allow it.
Tokudome gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taranaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokudome is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taranaki to keep the fight standing.
Taranaki stops a takedown attempt from Tokudome.
Taranaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Taranaki is trying to drag Tokudome to the mat but Tokudome just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tokudome tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taranaki avoids it.
Tokudome wants to take the fight to the mat but Taranaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taranaki breaks the clinch.
Taranaki lands a slapping body shot.
Tokudome misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but Tokudome shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taranaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Taranaki dodges an elbow strike from Tokudome.
Taranaki is pushing Tokudome up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taranaki looking for a takedown.
Taranaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taranaki forces Tokudome back against the cage and clinches.
Tokudome wants a takedown.
Taranaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranaki.
Tokudome throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taranaki's waist but Taranaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tokudome off to one side.
Taranaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tokudome's waist but Tokudome gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taranaki off to one side.
Good leg kick by Tokudome there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tokudome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taranaki shoots in but Tokudome avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taranaki gets caught flat footed, as Tokudome shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taranaki looking to control but Tokudome passes into half guard.
Tokudome thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taranaki's head.
Tokudome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tokudome not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tokudome has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tokudome trying to control the pace.
Taranaki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tokudome manages to pass to mount!
Tokudome lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokudome wants to control the pace but Taranaki is squirming around nicely.
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 Naoyuki Tokudome will probably get the nod.
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.
Taranaki avoids the head kick by Tokudome.
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Tokudome avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tokudome continues to drive forward.
Tokudome shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taranaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tokudome.
Tokudome has his takedown stuffed
and Taranaki counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoyuki Tokudome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Tokudome manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taranaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taranaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokudome shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taranaki counters with a right hand to the body.
Tokudome tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taranaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tokudome.
Tokudome misses with a takedown attempt
and Taranaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taranaki manages to break the clinch.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taranaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taranaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taranaki throws a series of punches but Tokudome avoids them all with ease.
Tokudome tries for a takedown but Taranaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taranaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taranaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Taranaki rushes Tokudome and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tokudome fails to pull guard.
Taranaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranaki takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taranaki is trying to pull guard but Tokudome has him pressed against the cage.
Taranaki landing knees to the body.
Taranaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tokudome avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokudome wants to take the fight to the mat but Taranaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taranaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but Tokudome shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Taranaki looks to move away, Tokudome throws a big counter combo but Taranaki just gets out of the way.
Taranaki tries to clinch but Tokudome is having none of it.
Tokudome throws a hook but Taranaki avoids it easily.
Taranaki feints the counter takedown.
Tokudome is looking to clinch but Taranaki is avoiding it.
Tokudome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taranaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Naoyuki Tokudome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tokudome throws a right hand that Taranaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranaki also avoids with ease.
Tokudome moves into range and clinches up with Taranaki.
Come on Taranaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tokudome tries to pull guard but Taranaki won't allow it.
Tokudome letting Taranaki take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taranaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taranaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taranaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Taranaki with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Tokudome misses its target.
Nice sprawl there from Tokudome as Taranaki shoots in.
Taranaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Tokudome tries to sprawl out of it but Taranaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tokudome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tokudome feints and as Taranaki raises his hands in defense, Tokudome changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tokudome sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tokudome wants to control from the top but Taranaki keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Taranaki has Tokudome up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taranaki manages to break the clinch.
Taranaki tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Taranaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tokudome doesn't seem phased though.
Tokudome fails to land with a series of punches.
Tokudome misses with a head kick.
Tokudome misses with an uppercut
and Taranaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokudome shoots in for a double leg but Taranaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taranaki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tokudome just misses with a punch to the body.
Taranaki clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokudome has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taranaki prevents Tokudome from breaking the clinch.
Taranaki taking a breather.
Tokudome jumps guard but Taranaki stands there with Tokudome around his waist. Tokudome gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taranaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokudome.
Taranaki fails to pull guard.
Taranaki is pressed up against the cage. Tokudome has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taranaki down to the mat. Taranaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoyuki Tokudome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokudome misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tokudome stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranaki. Taranaki gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Tokudome misses its target.
That's two 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.
Taranaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tokudome holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taranaki is struggling to control the position.
Taranaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tokudome walks away with a smile on his face. Taranaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taranaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tokudome swivels and escapes.
Taranaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tokudome keeps the fight on the outside.
Tokudome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taranaki is fending him off so far but Tokudome persists. Nope, Taranaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Tokudome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taranaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tokudome moves out of range as Taranaki throws a body kick.
Tokudome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tokudome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taranaki stops a takedown attempt from Tokudome.
Taranaki successfully pulls guard.
Taranaki trying to keep a closed guard but Tokudome is proving a slippery customer.
Taranaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tokudome has picked Taranaki up and slammed him! Taranaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Tokudome manages to pass to side control!
Tokudome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taranaki bucks up and tries to throw Tokudome off but instead Tokudome has got his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranaki is holding on to Tokudome 's glove but Tokudome gets free and slips his arm under Taranaki 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Taranaki is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Naoyuki Tokudome!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chenglong Xie (ranked 3779 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Houdoe (ranked 2032 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
156 lbs
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141 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chenglong Xie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Badr Houdoe!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houdoe drives through and clinches with Xie against the cage.
Houdoe jumps guard but Xie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xie tries to score a body lock takedown but Houdoe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches up with Xie, looking for a takedown. Houdoe pushes Xie against the cage but Xie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xie tries for a takedown but Houdoe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Houdoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xie defends it well.
Houdoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xie is fending him off so far but Houdoe persists. Nope, Xie circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Houdoe.
Nice takedown defense from Houdoe. No joy for Xie on that attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xie sprawls well. Xie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Houdoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Houdoe blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches.
Xie successfully pulls guard.
Houdoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Xie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Houdoe has passed into side control.
Houdoe tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Houdoe working away.
Xie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xie is working hard here to advance position.
Houdoe is looking to take a break and control but Xie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Houdoe crashes against the mat.
Houdoe trying to control the action but Xie is working from the bottom.
Xie is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houdoe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Xie down.
Xie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Houdoe.
Houdoe blocks the strikes from Xie.
Houdoe wants to control but Xie is keeping him busy.
Houdoe wants to stand but Xie has his arm trapped.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here as Houdoe stalls from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Houdoe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xie breaks the clinch.
Xie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houdoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xie shoots for a double leg takedown but Houdoe sprawls well. He's pushed Xie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xie tries to clinch up.
Houdoe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Xie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Houdoe.
Xie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Houdoe counters with a three punch combo that has Xie backing up. Xie nods at Houdoe to acknowledge the strikes.
Xie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xie is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houdoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xie defends well and Houdoe ends up having to push Xie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Houdoe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xie counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Houdoe 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.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xie but Xie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Houdoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Xie, which made it look bad.
Xie shoots in for a takedown but Houdoe shows good takedown defense.
Badr Houdoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houdoe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xie.
Xie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xie lands a jab to the nose.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xie shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Houdoe but Houdoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdoe misses with a takedown attempt - Xie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Houdoe has closed the distance and engaged Xie in a clinch.
Xie is trying to pull guard but Houdoe has him pressed against the cage.
Xie is trying to stall.
Xie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Houdoe smiles and moves away.
Xie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Houdoe pinned against the cage. Houdoe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xie slaps away a takedown attempt from Houdoe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xie shoots in looking for a takedown. Houdoe tries to sprawl out of it but Xie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Houdoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Houdoe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Xie wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Houdoe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Houdoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houdoe tries to score with some ground and pound. Xie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Xie's face as Houdoe controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xie tries to buck Houdoe off but Houdoe is having none of it.
Houdoe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Houdoe is looking to take a break and control but Xie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Houdoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Houdoe content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Houdoe wants to stand but Xie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xie wants to control but Houdoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Houdoe tries to pull guard but Xie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Xie trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houdoe is trying to break free.
Houdoe tries to land knees in the clinch but Xie avoids the damage to the body.
Xie prevents a body shot from Houdoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Badr Houdoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Xie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Houdoe is looking to land body kicks.
Xie goes for a double leg but Houdoe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houdoe continues to drive forward.
Xie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Houdoe throws a head kick that misses
and Xie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Houdoe sprawls and moves away.
Houdoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Xie tries to sprawl out of it but Houdoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Houdoe slips a jab and a cross from Xie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe ducks under a wild hook from Xie.
Houdoe shoots in for a double leg but Xie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Houdoe.
Nice sprawl there from Houdoe as Xie shoots in.
Houdoe wants to counter with a clinch but Xie pushes him away.
Houdoe gets tackled into the cage by Xie. Xie maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xie darts in looking for a takedown but Houdoe gets double underhooks and turns Xie into the cage.
Chenglong Xie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houdoe.
Xie tries to counter by clinching up but Houdoe breaks away and moves out of range.
Houdoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xie, pushing him back against the cage.
Houdoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xie goes for a double leg but Houdoe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houdoe continues to drive forward.
Xie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xie misses with a combination
and Houdoe counters by moving into the clinch.
Houdoe jumps guard but Xie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houdoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xie shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Houdoe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Houdoe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Houdoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houdoe wants to sweep here but Xie controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houdoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Houdoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Houdoe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xie tries to roll over but Houdoe keeps him under control.
Houdoe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houdoe landing punches.
Houdoe looking to finish with strikes here!
Houdoe looking to finish with strikes here!
Houdoe wants to control the pace but Xie is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xie has given up his back. Will we see Houdoe going for some submissions?
And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Houdoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Houdoe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Badr Houdoe!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Badr Houdoe!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Badr Houdoe!
Badr Houdoe wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Tucker (ranked 2034 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salaiman Firouzadeh (ranked 2621 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ace of Spades. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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156 lbs
6 - 0 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Salaiman Firouzadeh!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firouzadeh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tucker strikes from his own guard.
Tucker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Firouzadeh stays in close to Tucker's body and controls the position.
Tucker 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.
Tucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tucker tries to get out of the position.
Firouzadeh trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Firouzadeh preventing the sweep.
Tucker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Firouzadeh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Firouzadeh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firouzadeh being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firouzadeh controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tucker drives through and clinches with Firouzadeh against the cage.
Tucker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tucker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tucker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Firouzadeh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tucker postures up and lands a big shot to Firouzadeh's brow.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Firouzadeh has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Firouzadeh is keeping the position for now.
Firouzadeh is looking to stand up but Tucker isn't so interested in that idea.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses.
Tucker slips nicely into half guard.
Firouzadeh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tucker.
Tucker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tucker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tucker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tucker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Firouzadeh taking some punishment here, with Tucker in his half guard.
Firouzadeh wants to control but Tucker is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tucker is nestled in close to Firouzadeh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tucker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Tucker.
Tucker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Firouzadeh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Firouzadeh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tucker.
Tucker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Firouzadeh is rocked!
Tucker lands with a punch from half guard.
Firouzadeh is still in real trouble! Can Tucker finish him?
Tucker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Firouzadeh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tucker.
Firouzadeh punching from the bottom.
Firouzadeh is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Firouzadeh avoid being mounted?
Tucker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tucker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tucker wants to stand up but Firouzadeh has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Firouzadeh seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker lands strikes from half guard.
Tucker prevents Firouzadeh from standing back up.
Tucker is working for a submission of some sort.
Tucker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tucker is looking for a kimura here.
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Firouzadeh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Firouzadeh trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tucker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Firouzadeh.
Tucker is looking to counter the offense by Firouzadeh and move into the clinch.
Firouzadeh wants to clinch but Tucker slips to the side
and Tucker counters with a right hand to the body.
Firouzadeh moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.
Tucker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Firouzadeh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tucker but Tucker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tucker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Firouzadeh.
Tucker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Firouzadeh under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firouzadeh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tucker clinches.
Tucker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker controlling the action here for a moment.
Firouzadeh trying to stall but Tucker improves his position.
Tucker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Firouzadeh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Firouzadeh jabs Tucker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Firouzadeh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salaiman Firouzadeh.
Firouzadeh fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Firouzadeh is defended easily by Tucker.
Salaiman Firouzadeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tucker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Firouzadeh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Firouzadeh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tucker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tucker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firouzadeh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tucker quickly recovers to half guard.
Tucker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Firouzadeh is on him like a limpet, forcing Tucker back against the cage.
Tucker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Tucker there.
Tucker working the head and body with strikes.
Tucker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Firouzadeh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Firouzadeh taking some punishment here, with Tucker in his half guard.
Firouzadeh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tucker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tucker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firouzadeh is just riding it out for now. Tucker eventually gives up the hold.
Tucker working over Firouzadeh with some ground and pound. Firouzadeh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker working Firouzadeh over with strikes.
John Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tucker thows a huge punch but Firouzadeh dodges it nicely.
Firouzadeh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tucker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tucker's back!
Firouzadeh struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tucker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Firouzadeh tries to keep control of the position but Tucker is staying busy.
Firouzadeh keeps control of the position as Tucker tries to break free.
Firouzadeh trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tucker doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tucker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tucker closes the distance and clinches.
Firouzadeh being controlled against the cage.
Tucker lands a shot to the body.
Tucker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Firouzadeh's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
Tucker moves into the clinch successfully.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
Firouzadeh misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Firouzadeh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Firouzadeh.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Tucker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Firouzadeh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firouzadeh wants it to stay on the feet.
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
Firouzadeh can't break the clinch.
Firouzadeh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firouzadeh managing to block the knees to the body from Tucker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firouzadeh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tucker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tucker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Tucker.
Firouzadeh can't break the clinch.
Firouzadeh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tucker just stands there and leans against the cage.
John Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salaiman Firouzadeh.
Tucker breaks the clinch.
John Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Firouzadeh tries to clinch up.
Tucker slaps away a takedown attempt from Firouzadeh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Firouzadeh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tucker circles away.
Tucker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Firouzadeh.
Firouzadeh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker clinches up with Firouzadeh and pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker slows down the pace here.
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker throws a body kick that misses.
Firouzadeh fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker feinted with a counter takedown.
Tucker slaps away a takedown attempt from Firouzadeh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tucker clinches up with Firouzadeh and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Firouzadeh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firouzadeh wants it to stay on the feet.
Firouzadeh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Firouzadeh.
Tucker darts in and clinches Firouzadeh up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Firouzadeh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to avoid it but Firouzadeh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tucker to the ground. Tucker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John Tucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salaiman Firouzadeh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firouzadeh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tucker avoids it.
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tucker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for John Tucker!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for John Tucker!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for John Tucker!
John Tucker wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, John Tucker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akhmed Gasanov (ranked 2430 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Varela (ranked 2403 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter Varela will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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142 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akhmed Gasanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dexter Varela !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gasanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Varela is trying to defend but Gasanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Varela is trying to escape back to his feet but Gasanov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gasanov is looking to take a break and control but Varela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varela seems a little lost for a moment, as Gasanov dominates the positioning.
Varela defending against the ground and pound.
Gasanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Varela , who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasanov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Varela gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varela trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gasanov manages to pass to mount!
Varela bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Varela prevents Gasanov from getting back to his feet.
Gasanov pushes Varela off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gasanov darts in looking for a takedown but Varela gets double underhooks and turns Gasanov into the cage.
Gasanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Varela manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gasanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gasanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmed Gasanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Varela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gasanov somewhat.
Varela looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Varela changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gasanov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gasanov throws Varela to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gasanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Varela counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Varela throws a leg kick
and Gasanov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gasanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Varela !
Varela is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Varela can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gasanov raining down shots from the mount!
Gasanov tries to control but Varela wriggling away.
Varela wants to control but Gasanov is having none of it.
Varela tries to reverse the position but Gasanov maintains control.
Varela is squirming around, avoiding Gasanov's attempts to control the action.
Gasanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Varela is squirming around, avoiding Gasanov's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Varela really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varela in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Varela tries to lock up and control but Gasanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Varela is squirming around, avoiding Gasanov's attempts to control the action.
Varela holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gasanov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gasanov trying to control but Varela is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed Gasanov dominated that round.
That's time! Gasanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Varela enables Gasanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Varela manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Varela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gasanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Varela is keeping the position for now.
Varela is trying to keep Gasanov in close.
Gasanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasanov is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varela working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gasanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Varela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Varela drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gasanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Akhmed Gasanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Varela lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varela misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gasanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Varela .
Varela stuffs the takedown attempt from Gasanov. Gasanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gasanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varela prevents Gasanov from getting back to his feet.
Gasanov pushes Varela off and gets back to his feet.
Varela gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gasanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gasanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varela can do to turn this around?
Gasanov trying to control but Varela is working from the bottom.
Gasanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gasanov throwing strikes from guard but Varela blocks nicely.
Varela wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gasanov is now in half guard.
Gasanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gasanov wants to pass to mount but Varela is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varela regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed Gasanov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Varela drives through with a takedown into Gasanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Varela trying to control but Gasanov is working from the bottom.
Varela wants to stand but Gasanov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gasanov is looking to stand up but Varela isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gasanov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasanov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Varela regains guard.
Gasanov lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gasanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gasanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gasanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gasanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Varela tries to improve position but can't.
Akhmed Gasanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Varela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gasanov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Varela is trying to control Gasanov's posture but Gasanov avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varela is trying to get back to half guard.
Gasanov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Varela wants to control but Gasanov postures up.
Varela stops Gasanov from passing to mount.
Varela is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gasanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Varela doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gasanov.
Gasanov blocks the strikes from Varela .
Gasanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gasanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Varela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Gasanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Varela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Varela gets caught flat footed, as Gasanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Varela is trying to control the position but Gasanov postures up.
Gasanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Varela throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Varela looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akhmed Gasanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gasanov, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Akhmed Gasanov!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Akhmed Gasanov!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Akhmed Gasanov!
Akhmed Gasanov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Har Ambe (ranked 840 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jimmy (ranked 7682 p4p, 0 weight class). Ambe comes to the cage accompanied by Rittz - For Real. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
142 lbs
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18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Har Ambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Jimmy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambe throws a lazy right hand but Jimmy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimmy fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jimmy or perhaps it was just good defense by Ambe, which made it look bad.
Ambe throws a good cross that connects.
Jimmy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jimmy is looking to land body kicks.
Ambe has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Jimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Ambe.
Jimmy wants to break free but Ambe has control.
Ambe gets through Jimmy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ambe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Ambe on the inside.
Jimmy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Har Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy is trying to drag Ambe to the mat but Ambe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Jimmy's head.
Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jimmy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing.
Jimmy jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ambe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ambe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ambe is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jimmy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ambe's body to avoid the submission. Ambe has instead reached around Jimmy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ambe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Har Ambe!
After the fight, Har Ambe 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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