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EFL 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomias Winkleton (ranked 7542 p4p, 547 weight class) and Fabrizio Iacomelli (ranked 25173 p4p, 604 weight class). Tomias Winkleton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fabrizio Iacomelli's chin.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tomias Winkleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabrizio Iacomelli!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkleton throws a leg kick
and Iacomelli counters with a series of strikes. Winkleton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Iacomelli moves out of range as Winkleton throws a body kick.
Iacomelli is looking for the big counter here.
Winkleton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Iacomelli.
Winkleton rushes Iacomelli and presses him up against the cage.
Iacomelli is looking to break free of the clinch but Winkleton has double underhooks.
Iacomelli blocks a body shot from Winkleton.
Iacomelli tries to break the clinch but Winkleton is controlling the position.
Winkleton prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkleton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Winkleton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Winkleton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkleton struggles to land a body shot inside as Iacomelli controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Winkleton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Winkleton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winkleton misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Iacomelli blocking some punches.
Winkleton gets through Iacomelli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Winkleton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Winkleton has Iacomelli pressed against the cage, preventing Iacomelli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkleton slows down the pace here.
Iacomelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Winkleton to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Winkleton.
Iacomelli is trying to push Winkleton away but Winkleton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winkleton is stalling here.
Winkleton misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomias Winkleton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Winkleton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Winkleton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winkleton slowing the pace effectively.
Iacomelli working hard to break the clinch.
Iacomelli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Winkleton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winkleton lands with a left to the head.
Winkleton scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkleton has Iacomelli pressed against the cage, preventing Iacomelli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Winkleton swings wildly with an uppercut but Iacomelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkleton misses with a punch on the inside.
Iacomelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winkleton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomias Winkleton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winkleton leaning against his opponent.
Winkleton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Winkleton.
Winkleton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iacomellis head.
Winkleton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winkleton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Iacomelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkleton has closed the distance and engaged Iacomelli in a clinch.
Winkleton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winkleton pushes Iacomelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winkleton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winkleton controlling the action here for a moment.
Winkleton has Iacomelli pushed against the cage.
Iacomelli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Winkleton lands an uppercut.
Winkleton misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomias Winkleton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Winkleton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winkleton dips to his left and cracks Iacomelli with an uppercut!
Fabrizio Iacomelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winkleton throws a leg kick but Iacomelli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Winkleton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Winkleton.
Winkleton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Iacomelli misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Winkleton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Winkleton closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkleton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winkleton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winkleton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Winkleton fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winkleton.
Winkleton lands a shoulder strike.
Winkleton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winkleton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winkleton has Iacomelli pushed against the cage.
Winkleton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winkleton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Iacomelli's efforts to push away.
Winkleton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Winkleton scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkleton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Winkleton works on Iacomelli's body with a couple of short punches.
Winkleton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iacomelli backwards.
Winkleton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Iacomelli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've been informed that Iacomelli has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Winkleton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winkleton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winkleton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Winkleton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomias Winkleton clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Winkleton misses with an uppercut
and Iacomelli counters with a series of strikes. Winkleton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Winkleton connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Iacomelli to the floor! Winkleton dives in looking for the finish!
Iacomelli is rocked!
Still in half guard, Winkleton seems content to control.
Iacomelli is still in real trouble! Can Winkleton finish him?
Winkleton continues to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winkleton decides to return to a standing position.
Winkleton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iacomelli walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Iacomelli limp body while Winkleton jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomias Winkleton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ash Road (ranked 5458 p4p, 355 weight class) and Tyler Katona (ranked 4479 p4p, 327 weight class). Katona has chosen Youngins pt.2 as his entrance music. Ash Road has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ash Road!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyler Katona!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Road looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Katona!
Road wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Katona, who protects the arm well.
Katona is working to avoid the ground and pound but Road connects with a decent elbow.
Road trying to control the action but Katona is working from the bottom.
Katona keeps Road under control for a moment.
Road creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katona is looking to reverse the position.
Road creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Katona is looking to regain half guard here but Road keeps moving and retains side control.
Road scoring with punches and elbows.
Katona is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road working the ground and pound.
Katona is still in real trouble! Can Road finish him?
Road in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Katona looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Road turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ash Road!
Tyler Katona was interviewed post fight and said 'All I can say is Fuck'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waleed Dheeb (ranked 2971 p4p, 316 weight class) and Jim Thomas (ranked 5218 p4p, 476 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waleed Dheeb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dheeb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dheeb changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thomas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard.
Dheeb scores with a couple of short elbows.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
Dheeb wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Dheeb scoring with punches and elbows.
Thomas is rocked!
Dheeb lands a big left to the face of Thomas, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Dheeb and another - Thomas is out! Dheeb stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Waleed Dheeb!
A relieved looking Waleed Dheeb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Thompson (ranked 7127 p4p, 605 weight class) and Blake Hanson (ranked 5147 p4p, 552 weight class). Joe Thompson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The key to victory for Joe Thompson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson gets a clinch.
Hanson drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson has Thompson pulled in close to control his posture.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson 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.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Thompson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hanson pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
Thompson postures up in Hanson's guard and throws a big left but Hanson blocks it.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hanson darts in looking for a takedown but Thompson gets double underhooks and turns Hanson into the cage.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hanson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanson trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hanson cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Hanson lands a couple of elbows.
Hanson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanson has Thompson in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
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 Joe Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Joe Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanson counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanson.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Hanson is quick to defend against it.
Hanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Hanson.
Hanson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Hanson drags him back down.
Hanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hanson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Thompson is not content to let Hanson control the position.
Thompson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hanson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hanson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Hanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanson.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Hanson is quick to defend against it.
Hanson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Hanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson fails with the takedown.
Thompson tries to counter by clinching up but Hanson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thompson connects with the punch.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
A right-left combo lands from Hanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Hanson.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Hanson is quick to defend against it.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
Hanson wants to clinch.
Blake Hanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Hanson unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Hanson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thompson fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanson in the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanson forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Thompson is fighting to break Hanson's control of his arms but Hanson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanson has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thompson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hanson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thompson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanson won't allow it.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Hanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body punch from Hanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Thompson had his way with Blake Hanson in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Hanson shoots in.
Hanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanson moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanson tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard.
Hanson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thompson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thompson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thompson!
Thompson is trying to move to mount but Hanson reverses beautifully and ends up in Thompson's guard.
Hanson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thompson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hanson, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Hanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson gets to his feet - Thompson follows without any prompting.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanson counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Hanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Blake Hanson!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Blake Hanson!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Blake Hanson!
Blake Hanson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ade Takulai (ranked 3897 p4p, 301 weight class) and Young Spray (ranked 8144 p4p, 410 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ade Takulai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Young Spray!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takulai throws a leg kick
and Spray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Spray blocks the leg kick.
Takulai connects with a solid leg kick.
Ade Takulai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Spray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Takulai.
Takulai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spray throws a body punch but Takulai moves out of range.
Takulai tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takulai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takulai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Spray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takulai throws out a leg kick but Spray moves out of range and Takulai only half commits.
Nice body kick there by Takulai.
Takulai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takulai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takulai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spray counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spray throws a jab when Takulai was well out of range.
Takulai lands a head kick!
Spray blocks a head kick by Takulai.
Takulai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takulai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takulai scores with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takulai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spray feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spray blocks a head kick by Takulai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ade Takulai 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.
Takulai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spray defends well and Takulai ends up having to push Spray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takulai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Takulai.
Takulai tries a head kick but it misses.
Spray appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spray scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takulai misses with a head kick.
Takulai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takulai fails with the takedown
letting Spray counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takulai misses with a few strikes there.
Takulai tries a head kick but it misses.
Spray tries a quick counter leg kick but Takulai is wise to it.
Takulai pushes Spray up against the cage in a clinch.
Takulai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takulai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick and Spray moves out of range easily.
Spray throws out a counter right but Takulai avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takulai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takulai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spray's head.
Spray misses with a looping right.
As Spray tries to get set, Takulai tries to push him back and clinch up but Spray manages to avoid the attempt.
Takulai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spray.
Spray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takulai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spray counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ade Takulai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takulai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spray feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ade Takulai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takulai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spray tries to land a leg kick but Takulai saw it coming and moves away.
Spray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Spray.
Spray blocks a head kick by Takulai.
Spray feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Spray misses.
Takulai throws a counter high kick but Spray was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ade Takulai is winning the standup battle so far.
Takulai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Spray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spray swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takulai.
Spray cracks the inside of Takulai's front leg.
Takulai throws a head kick that misses
letting Spray counter with a right hand.
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick
and Spray counters with a stiff right hand.
Takulai throws a head kick but Spray moves out of range.
Takulai ducks under a wild hook from Spray.
Takulai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Takulai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takulai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spray has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spray and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takulai clinches up with Spray and pushes him back against the cage.
Takulai breaks from the clinch.
Takulai throws a head kick that misses
and Spray counters with a nice uppercut.
Takulai throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Takulai is predictable there
and Spray counters with an inside leg kick.
Spray stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Spray really dominated that round.
That's time! Takulai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takulai avoids the head kick by Spray.
A low kick from Takulai is predictable there
enabling Spray to counter with a crisp jab.
Spray blocks a head kick by Takulai.
Takulai throws a head kick that misses
and Spray counters with an inside leg kick.
Takulai misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spray checks a low kick from Takulai.
Spray has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Takulai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takulai tries to break free but Spray pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Takulai is predictable there
and Spray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takulai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takulai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takulai.
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Spray to counter with a crisp jab.
Takulai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Takulai.
Spray looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Takulai scores with a head kick.
Spray stuffs the takedown attempt from Takulai. Takulai gets slowly back to his feet.
Spray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takulai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spray's head.
It looks like Young Spray has been cut.
Takulai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Young Spray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Young Spray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Takulai ducks under a wild hook from Spray.
Takulai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spray.
Ade Takulai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Spray misses the target.
Takulai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takulai throws a body punch but Spray moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Takulai as he connects with a hook.
Takulai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spray's waist but Spray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takulai off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takulai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takulai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takulai connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takulai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spray takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takulai misses with a head kick.
Spray only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Young Spray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takulai throws a head kick but Spray moves out of range.
Takulai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Spray.
Spray throws a low kick but Takulai moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takulai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spray connects with a solid leg kick.
Takulai slips a jab from Spray.
Takulai blocks a low kick nicely.
Takulai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takulai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spray flicks out a counter leg kick but Takulai steps away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ade Takulai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takulai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Ade Takulai!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Ade Takulai!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Ade Takulai!
Ade Takulai wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ade Takulai thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Baker (ranked 6305 p4p, 585 weight class) and George Granger (ranked 2326 p4p, 332 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Granger!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Granger.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Granger wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Granger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Granger taking a breather.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ in the buildup to the fight.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Granger counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
Granger scores with a punch to the head.
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Granger in a clinch.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Granger dips to his left and cracks Baker with an uppercut!
Granger rushes Baker with punches - Baker moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Baker goes down! Granger follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Granger!
After the big win, George Granger made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hell's Balls Recovery (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hershel Hasselhoff (ranked 1651 p4p, 197 weight class) and Slippery Salmon (ranked 1814 p4p, 212 weight class). Hershel Hasselhoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hershel Hasselhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slippery Salmon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salmon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salmon throws an off balance right hand
and Hasselhoff counters with a single leg into guard. Salmon didn't expect that.
Salmon has his foot on Hasselhoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hasselhoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Hasselhoff trying to control but Salmon is working from the bottom.
Hasselhoff is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Salmon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salmon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Salmon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salmon keeping moving, preventing Hasselhoff from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff has gone for a leg lock! Salmon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hasselhoff's guard.
Hasselhoff is looking for a triangle but Salmon pushes his legs off easily.
Hasselhoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salmon trying to control but Hasselhoff is working from the bottom.
Salmon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salmon trying to control but Hasselhoff is working from the bottom.
Hasselhoff has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Salmon doesn't defend quickly enough and Hasselhoff has managed to lock this one up! Can Salmon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hasselhoff on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hershel Hasselhoff!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 535 p4p, 71 weight class) and Gustav Gustavsson (ranked 1490 p4p, 185 weight class). Gustavsson has chosen Clawfinger - Biggest The Best as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Midget fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Midget fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustavsson stuffs the takedown.
Gustavsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. 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.
Midget looks for a takedown but Gustavsson sprawls well.
Gustavsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midget looking to score a takedown here. Gustavsson is defending well but Midget drives through and ends up in Gustavsson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Midget tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustavsson is retaining full guard.
Gustavsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Midget.
Gustavsson wants to get back to his feet but Midget is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midget drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Midget jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Midget thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Midget pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustavsson is keeping the position for now.
Midget drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gustavsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gustavsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gustavsson!
Midget is looking to regain half guard here but Gustavsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Midget parries the strikes from Gustavsson easily there. Gustavsson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Midget to escape.
Gustavsson working the body and head with strikes.
Midget is trying to control Gustavsson's posture but Gustavsson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midget regains half guard.
Gustavsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gustavsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gustavsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Midget defending well though.
Gustavsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustavsson working over Midget with some ground and pound. Midget looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Midget has hold of Gustavsson's hands but Gustavsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustavsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Midget is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gustavsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustavsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Midget defending well though.
Midget has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gustavsson. Oh but Midget has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gustavsson goes limp - he's gone! Midget jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Midget!
Justin Midget retains his lightweight title!
Gustav Gustavsson was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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