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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niko Diaz (ranked 3178 p4p, 395 weight class) and Nick Tessier (ranked 4187 p4p, 480 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Niko Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Tessier!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessier throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tessier with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
A left lands for Diaz.
Tessier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tessier tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tessier dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Tessier's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Tessier throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Tessier backing up. Tessier nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz defending well as Tessier loads up on a big left hand.
Tessier wants to clinch.
Tessier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tessier lands a right hook to the body.
Tessier moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Tessier.
Tessier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tessier connects with a solid leg kick.
Tessier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Tessier manages to avoid it.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tessier on the side of the head.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Tessier.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Tessier misses with a body kick.
Tessier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Tessier takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Tessier fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niko Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tessier.
Tessier shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tessier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tessier lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Tessier takes one to the side of the head.
Tessier swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands a jab to Tessier's midsection.
A low kick from Tessier misses
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tessier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tessier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Tessier settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Niko Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tessier checks a low kick from Diaz.
Tessier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tessier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Tessier has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Diaz cracks Tessier with a big right hand and Tessier goes down!
Tessier is rocked!
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tessier is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Tessier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tessier can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tessier to see if he's OK.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz works to advance to full mount. Tessier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Tessier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tessier's face.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tessier tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Tessier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz moves to the back.
Tessier seems to have recovered his senses.
Tessier tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has good solid back control here.
Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Diaz doesn't have the hooks in and Tessier manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz managing to control the position.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz wants to stand up but Tessier is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tessier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tessier can do to turn this around?
Tessier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tessier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tessier slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Tessier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tessier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tessier is just out of range.
Tessier feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Good shot there by Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tessier throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tessier manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Tessier counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tessier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tessier misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws a head kick but Tessier moves out of range.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessier.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tessier lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Tessier shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Tessier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niko Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tessier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tessier counters by clinching up.
Tessier manages to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to sprawl but Tessier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to roll over but Tessier keeps him under control.
Tessier thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Tessier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz won't allow Tessier to pass to mount.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Tessier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessier is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Tessier.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Diaz wants to control but Tessier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Niko Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tessier is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tessier to get the leverage.
Tessier throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz is not content to let Tessier control the position.
Diaz wants to control but Tessier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tessier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tessier wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Tessier is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz trying to control but Tessier postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Niko Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tessier scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tessier eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tessier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tessier feints a counter leg kick.
Tessier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tessier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Tessier rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tessier controls his hands.
Tessier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tessier blocking some punches.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Tessier's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Tessier blocks with his arms.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tessier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tessier misses with the head strike.
Tessier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tessier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tessiers head.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tessier avoids it.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Tessier.
Tessier misses with the head strike.
Tessier tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Tessier wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Niko Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tessier.
A head punch on the inside from Tessier fails to land.
Diaz misses with a knee to the head.
Tessier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Tessier throws an elbow that misses.
Tessier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Tessier.
Tessier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Tessier counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Tessier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Tessier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tessier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Tessier misses.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tessier looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Tessier drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Tessier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Tessier from controlling successfully.
Diaz has his foot on Tessier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tessier works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessier throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Tessier throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tessier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Tessier keeps moving.
Diaz passes Tessier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tessier trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Tessier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nick Tessier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Tessier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tessier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tessier is trying to control but can't.
Tessier tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Tessier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Niko Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessier keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Diaz!
Niko Diaz gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Walker (ranked 3078 p4p, 329 weight class) and TopOf FoodChain (ranked 3062 p4p, 326 weight class). TopOf FoodChain 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
FoodChain has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Walker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Walker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
FoodChain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walker did well to prevent FoodChain getting side control.
Walker is looking to escape.
FoodChain seems to be looking for submissions.
FoodChain is trying to control the action in half guard but Walker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
FoodChain is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Walker still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Walker has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
FoodChain tries to buck Walker off but Walker is having none of it.
Walker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on FoodChain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
FoodChain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
FoodChain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
FoodChain looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
FoodChain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of FoodChain is proving hard to escape from.
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and FoodChain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between FoodChain's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
FoodChain is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to stand up but FoodChain won't let him.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for FoodChain on the ground.
Walker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
FoodChain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
FoodChain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
FoodChain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Walker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walker is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but FoodChain has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Walker is looking to defend but FoodChain has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Walker! FoodChain pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Walker taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). TopOf FoodChain!
A very excited looking TopOf FoodChain 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Griffin (ranked 5129 p4p, 200 weight class) and Full Time Panda (ranked 2437 p4p, 123 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Full Time Panda!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Griffin's coaches at 805 Beast's House have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Griffin wants to control but Panda postures up.
Griffin is trying to improve his position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!
Panda scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda is working Griffin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Panda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Panda is putting a hurting on Griffin here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Griffin is trying to work for a sweep but Panda has mounted him!
Panda landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin is in a horrible position here. Panda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Panda raining down hammerfists from mount.
Panda cracks Griffin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hawaiian Kickboxer (ranked 3389 p4p, 362 weight class) and Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 3151 p4p, 335 weight class). Kickboxer comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaiian Kickboxer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawaiian Kickboxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ignatius Thistlewhite!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Thistlewhite misses.
Thistlewhite throws an overhand right that lands on Kickboxer's shoulder, as Kickboxer tries to avoid the shot.
And Kickboxer counters with a quick kick to the body but Thistlewhite blocks it.
Thistlewhite misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thistlewhite showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Thistlewhite scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thistlewhite throwing shots but Kickboxer is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thistlewhite prevents Kickboxer from standing back up.
Thistlewhite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kickboxer defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thistlewhite thows a huge punch but Kickboxer dodges it nicely.
Kickboxer is trying to stand up here but Thistlewhite is controlling him well.
Thistlewhite slips a nice elbow through Kickboxer's hands, connecting with Kickboxer's forehead.
Thistlewhite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistlewhite missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kickboxer is trying to control but can't.
Kickboxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thistlewhite on the ground.
Thistlewhite is working for a submission of some sort.
Kickboxer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kickboxer is trying to stand.
Thistlewhite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thistlewhite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet.
Thistlewhite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thistlewhite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thistlewhite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thistlewhite scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thistlewhite thows a huge punch but Kickboxer dodges it nicely.
Thistlewhite throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thistlewhite drops an elbow to the side of Kickboxer's head.
Kickboxer is looking to improve his position.
Thistlewhite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kickboxer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kickboxer is just riding it out for now. Thistlewhite eventually gives up the hold.
Thistlewhite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thistlewhite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kickboxer is just riding it out for now. Thistlewhite eventually gives up the hold.
Kickboxer pushes Thistlewhite off looking to stand but Thistlewhite dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet.
Thistlewhite lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thistlewhite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thistlewhite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thistlewhite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet.
Kickboxer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thistlewhite scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thistlewhite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet.
Thistlewhite thows a huge punch but Kickboxer dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is working for a submission of some sort.
Kickboxer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Thistlewhite.
Kickboxer is trying to maintain the position but Thistlewhite is very close to passing his half guard.
Kickboxer keeping hold of Thistlewhite's head, controlling as best he can.
Thistlewhite has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thistlewhite throws a strike but Kickboxer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kickboxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thistlewhite is looking to work some ground and pound but Kickboxer has wrist control.
Kickboxer controls Thistlewhite momentarily but Thistlewhite frees himself.
Thistlewhite won't allow Kickboxer to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignatius Thistlewhite 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.
Nice takedown defense from Kickboxer. No joy for Thistlewhite on that attempt.
Thistlewhite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Kickboxer.
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Ignatius Thistlewhite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thistlewhite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kickboxer dips to his left and cracks Thistlewhite with an uppercut!
Thistlewhite wants to land a leg kick but Kickboxer is out of range.
Thistlewhite has closed the distance and engaged Kickboxer in a clinch.
Thistlewhite breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thistlewhite tries to clinch there but Kickboxer circles away.
Kickboxer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thistlewhite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kickboxer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thistlewhite somewhat.
Hawaiian Kickboxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignatius Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kickboxer pinned against the cage. Kickboxer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thistlewhite misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thistlewhite is looking to clinch but Kickboxer is avoiding it.
Kickboxer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thistlewhite avoids it.
Kickboxer connects with a jab.
Hawaiian Kickboxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Kickboxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thistlewhite throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kickboxer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thistlewhite is in Kickboxer's guard.
Thistlewhite throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thistlewhite drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kickboxer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thistlewhite has Kickboxer in his guard.
Thistlewhite trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thistlewhite working for a triangle but Kickboxer defends it easily.
Kickboxer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thistlewhite has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kickboxer doesn't defend quickly enough and Thistlewhite has managed to lock this one up! Can Kickboxer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thistlewhite on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
A relieved looking Ignatius Thistlewhite 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between ManOfThe PinkHole (ranked 2418 p4p, 91 weight class) and Christophe Dupree (ranked 2329 p4p, 86 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ManOfThe PinkHole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christophe Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PinkHole lands a jab to Dupree's midsection.
Jab by PinkHole.
Dupree takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
PinkHole looks to land a left hand but Dupree moved out of range nicely.
PinkHole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by PinkHole as he connects with a hook.
PinkHole throws out a loose jab but Dupree uses good head movement to avoid it.
PinkHole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dupree lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dupree lands a big right hand that sends PinkHole crashing to the mat! Dupree stays standing though and waves PinkHole back to his feet!
PinkHole is rocked!
Dupree ducks right into an uppercut from PinkHole.
Dupree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by PinkHole.
Dupree looks to score with a jab to the body but PinkHole is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! PinkHole collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Christophe Dupree!
A relieved looking Christophe Dupree thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 2155 p4p, 295 weight class) and Alexander Porto (ranked 3361 p4p, 409 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Porto!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porto.
Boss Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yonic takes a swing at Porto's ribcage but misses.
Porto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Porto misses with a hook
and Yonic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yonic shoots in looking for a takedown. Porto tries to sprawl out of it but Yonic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Porto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yonic blocks a jab.
Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic misses the body punch
enabling Porto to counter with a crisp jab.
Yonic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Porto throws a lazy right hand but Yonic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Porto misses with an uppercut
and Yonic counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Yonic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yonic lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic cracks Porto with a big right hand but Porto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Porto is looking for a sweep.
Yonic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yonic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yonic grinds an elbow into Porto's temple.
Yonic has an Americana. Porto didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Yonic is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Yonic hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Manley (ranked 1678 p4p, 226 weight class) and Damien OQuinn (ranked 1786 p4p, 239 weight class). Manley comes into the arena with Born in the USA blaring out of the sound system. OQuinn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blac Youngsta - Late kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iggy Manley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien OQuinn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OQuinn slaps away a takedown attempt from Manley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OQuinn counters with a straight right hand.
Manley shoots in and drives through. OQuinn sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Manley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manley shoots in but OQuinn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OQuinn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manley drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OQuinn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manley forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OQuinn's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn is looking to improve his position.
Manley works his foot free and advances to mount.
OQuinn is squirming around, avoiding Manley's attempts to control the action.
OQuinn taking shots to the head.
OQuinn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Manley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley looking to ground and pound but OQuinn is blocking nicely.
OQuinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley throwing strikes here but OQuinn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Manley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manley in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
OQuinn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Manley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Manley raining down hammerfists from mount.
It looks like Damien OQuinn has been cut.
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!
Manley landing shots from mount.
OQuinn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manley wants to control the pace but OQuinn is squirming around nicely.
Manley raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but OQuinn slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Manley working the head and body with strikes.
Manley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
OQuinn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Manley works his way into side control.
Manley scoring with punches and elbows.
OQuinn struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OQuinn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manley thows a huge punch but OQuinn dodges it nicely.
OQuinn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manley.
Manley working over OQuinn with some ground and pound. OQuinn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manley wants to take a breather but OQuinn is having none of it.
Manley is taking a breather. OQuinn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Manley is nestled in close to OQuinn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Manley is keen to just control but OQuinn is a slippery customer.
Manley throws a strike but OQuinn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Manley looking to sit in guard and control but OQuinn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Manley wants to sweep here but OQuinn controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Manley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien OQuinn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Manley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging OQuinn to the ground. Manley is now in OQuinn's guard.
OQuinn pushes Manley off and scrambles back to his feet.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that Manley avoids nicely.
Manley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OQuinn as he avoids it easily.
Manley shoots for a double leg takedown but OQuinn sprawls well. He's pushed Manley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OQuinn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Manley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OQuinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OQuinn throws a body shot but no joy.
Manley tries for a takedown but OQuinn circles away easily
and OQuinn counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OQuinn counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from OQuinn as Manley shoots in.
Manley shoots and misses
and OQuinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manley with a poor takedown
and OQuinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manley fails with the takedown
and OQuinn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iggy Manley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OQuinn misses with a series of wild punches.
Manley misses with a takedown attempt
and OQuinn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by OQuinn.
OQuinn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
OQuinn connects with a single shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OQuinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manley has his takedown stuffed
and OQuinn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OQuinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manley fails with the takedown.
OQuinn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Damien OQuinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from OQuinn as Manley shoots in.
OQuinn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OQuinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Manley is just out of range.
Manley drops down looking for a counter takedown but OQuinn sprawls and moves away.
OQuinn lands a head shot.
OQuinn throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley tries for a takedown but OQuinn circles away easily
and OQuinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OQuinn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OQuinn scores with a jab to the head.
Manley is rocked!
Manley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OQuinn pinned against the cage. OQuinn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oh Manley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OQuinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manley seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OQuinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Manley is just out of range.
OQuinn throws a shot to the body.
Manley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn blocks a head kick by Manley.
Manley with a poor takedown
enabling OQuinn to counter with a crisp jab.
Manley with a poor takedown
and OQuinn counters with a crisp right that sends Manley to the canvas! OQuinn follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien OQuinn!
Damien OQuinn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 428 p4p, 16 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 947 p4p, 48 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinyard scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Chugman.
A combination from Vinyard does no damage.
Derek Vinyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Vinyard misses.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Vinyard avoids it well and moves away.
Vinyard loads up on a big right hand but Chugman slips the punch.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinyard sprawls and moves away.
Vinyard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chugman counters with a single leg into guard. Vinyard didn't expect that.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinyard is keeping the position for now.
Chugman prevents Vinyard from getting back to his feet.
Chugman has gone for a leg lock! Vinyard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chugman's guard.
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vinyard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vinyard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
I've been told that Vinyard has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vinyard defends well.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Vinyard defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vinyard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vinyard has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Chugman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vinyard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vinyard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chugman is proving hard to escape from.
Chugman is looking for a triangle but Vinyard pushes his legs off easily.
Vinyard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chugman is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vinyard defends well.
Vinyard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Vinyard defends easily.
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vinyard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chugman, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a jab when Chugman was well out of range.
Chugman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vinyard manages to circle out of the way.
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chugman.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinyard moves away.
Vinyard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Vinyard misses.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chugman just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Chugman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vinyard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinyard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown. Vinyard fights it but they end up in guard.
Vinyard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chugman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Chugman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vinyard to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chugman is trying to drag Vinyard to the mat but Vinyard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chugman has Vinyard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vinyard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Vinyard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinyard.
Chugman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chugman tries to pull guard but Vinyard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vinyard lands with a left to the head.
Vinyard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chugman fails to pull guard.
Chugman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Vinyard.
Chugman jumps guard.
Vinyard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vinyard has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.
Chugman has a closed guard, preventing Vinyard from standing up.
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinyard stands up and waves to Chugman to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Vinyard 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.
Vinyard misses with a hook. Chugman ducked under it nicely.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vinyard lands a nice shot that snaps Chugman's head back.
Chugman moves away from the strike by Vinyard.
Chugman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinyard.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Vinyard avoids it well and moves away.
Vinyard throws a poor cross that misses
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chugman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vinyard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vinyard is trying to stand up here but Chugman is controlling him well.
Vinyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Vinyard as he works his way to full guard.
Vinyard is looking to stand up but Chugman isn't so interested in that idea.
Chugman is looking to pass into half guard but Vinyard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vinyard is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vinyard escapes and throws Chugman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Derek Vinyard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chugman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vinyard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vinyard tries to stand but Chugman is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman is trying to improve his position.
Chugman regains half guard.
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.
Vinyard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chugman to get to his feet.
Vinyard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinyard sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinyard connects with a leg kick. Chugman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vinyard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Chugman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chugman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vinyard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chugman has Vinyard in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chugman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vinyard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vinyard wanted to stand there but Chugman had control of the position.
Chugman has his foot on Vinyard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vinyard works his way back into a safe position though.
Vinyard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chugman, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a shot to the body.
Vinyard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chugman is able to avoid easily.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinyard misses with an uppercut
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vinyard!
Chugman tries to advance to mount but Vinyard denies him.
Chugman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vinyard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chugman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chugman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vinyard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chugman but great work by Vinyard.
Chugman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vinyard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vinyard get's back to his feet.
Chugman moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinyard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vinyard has one foot on Chugman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.
Vinyard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Derek Vinyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinyard misses with a straight right.
Chugman feinted with a counter takedown.
Vinyard throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily.
Chugman tries to counter with a takedown but Vinyard is quick to defend against it.
Vinyard misses with a leg kick
and Chugman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vinyard's guard.
Vinyard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinyard is retaining full guard.
Vinyard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Vinyard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vinyard misses with a straight left.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinyard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vinyard lunges at Chugman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chugman's hand.
Vinyard misses with a low kick.
Vinyard misses with a double jab
and Chugman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chugman.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Chugman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chugman is controlling him well.
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Vinyard is defending well.
Chugman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vinyard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chugman's guard! Nice work there by Vinyard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chugman is proving hard to escape from.
Vinyard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chugman, up you get!
Vinyard gets tackled into the cage by Chugman. Chugman maintains the clinch.
Chugman manages to pull guard.
Vinyard won't allow Chugman to sweep him here.
Vinyard wants to get up but he can't break Chugman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vinyard stands up from Chugman's guard - Vinyard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vinyard misses the body punch
and Chugman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vinyard's guard.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Chugman won't allow Vinyard to get back to his feet.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Vinyard is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard wants to stand and escape but Chugman is having none of it.
Vinyard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vinyard keeping full guard, as Chugman tries to pass.
Chugman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vinyard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chugman has Vinyard in his guard.
Vinyard gets to his feet - Chugman follows without any prompting.
Chugman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinyard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vinyard throws a sloppy head kick and Chugman moves out of range easily.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinyard misses with a lunging right hand
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control.
Vinyard is trying to buck Chugman off.
Chugman swings around for an armbar but Vinyard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chugman's guard.
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Derek Vinyard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vinyard is looking to stand up but Chugman won't let him.
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vinyard defends it easily.
Vinyard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinyard misses with a looping left.
Chugman ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Vinyard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vinyard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chugman in his tracks.
Chugman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinyard throws the left hand but Chugman avoids the punch easily.
Chugman tries to counter with a takedown but Vinyard is quick to defend against it.
Vinyard throws a looping overhand right but Chugman ducks down to avoid it.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinyard throws a lazy uppercut
and Chugman counters with a single leg into guard. Vinyard didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Vinyard.
I've got Vinyard 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard!
Derek Vinyard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jones (ranked 645 p4p, 90 weight class) and Jeff Mma (ranked 262 p4p, 39 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One - Metallica. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Luther Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Mma!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a body punch but Mma moves out of range.
Mma throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Mma fights it but they end up in guard.
Mma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Mma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mma manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Mma's guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Mma keeps moving.
Mma wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mma wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones trying to control but Mma is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mma is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Mma has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Mma is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mma wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mma's head.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Mma defends it.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones throwing shots but Mma is blocking nicely.
Mma wants to get back to his feet.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mma tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Mma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is really struggling to control Mma but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mma tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma wants to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Mma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones stops Mma from getting back to his feet.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Mma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mma is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is trying to control. Mma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mma wants to get back to his feet.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Mma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mma.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Mma is in trouble!
Jones working Mma over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mma is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jones wants to control the pace but Mma is squirming around nicely.
Mma's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jones tries to control but Mma wriggling away.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones with shots to the head and body - Mma looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones tries to control but Mma wriggling away.
Jones lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mma can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mma is rocked!
Jones postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Mma badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jones around the waist but Jones pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jones is the winner by TKO! Jones jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
A very excited looking Luther Jones 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murhaa (ranked 33 p4p, 6 weight class) and Dany Crosby (ranked 412 p4p, 63 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ispa Murhaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dany Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts.
Crosby tries to clinch up.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Crosby cracks Murhaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crosby blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crosby throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Crosby misses with the combination.
Murhaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crosby finds it's way round the side to connect with Murhaa's head.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murhaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Crosby 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.
Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Murhaa finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Murhaa jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Crosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crosby tries to clinch but Murhaa moves away
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Murhaa is looking to slow Crosby down with leg kicks.
Crosby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murhaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Crosby in the body.
Crosby looks winded!
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Murhaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Crosby off the cage and back into range.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crosby misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Murhaa lands with a shot to the body.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crosby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Crosby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
Murhaa catches Crosby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murhaa thumps Crosby with a low kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Murhaa throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Crosby is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ispa Murhaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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