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Unstoppable Force II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fri Day (ranked 4289 p4p, 170 weight class) and Leonardo Yoshi (ranked 4379 p4p, 173 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fri Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo Yoshi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshi tries to clinch but Day moves away
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yoshi with a poor takedown
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Day with a jab.
Day scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Day works the jab nicely.
Yoshi shoots in but Day avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yoshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Day lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshi shoots in for a takedown but Day shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fri Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Yoshi.
Yoshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yoshi walks into a jab.
Yoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoshi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Day is looking to stand back up but Yoshi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Day.
Day might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Day is looking to control Yoshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Day avoid being mounted?
Day slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Day is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Yoshi frees his head nicely. Oh but Day has switched to an armbar! Yoshi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fri Day!
In defeat, Leonardo Yoshi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Impossible '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Braiden Mattison (ranked 4596 p4p, 435 weight class) and Mate Orsic (ranked 3664 p4p, 368 weight class). The key to victory for Braiden Mattison has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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167 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braiden Mattison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattison throws a series of punches but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orsic swings for the body but Mattison moves out of range.
Orsic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mattison throws a big counter combination but Orsic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Braiden Mattison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mattison cracks a nice hook into Orsic's ribs.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mattison.
Mattison misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.
Orsic with the counter takedown but Mattison avoids it easily.
Mattison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Mattison is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Orsic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Orsic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mattison tries to escape back to his feet but Orsic has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Mattison's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Mattison is tapping! Orsic saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mate Orsic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Covert (ranked 4732 p4p, 462 weight class) and Edward Tonu (ranked 5604 p4p, 498 weight class). The key to victory for Jimbo Covert has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Covert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Tonu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covert lands a slapping body shot.
Tonu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Covert stalks Tonu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tonu's face. Tonu staggers backwards, shaken.
Tonu moves to clinch but Covert breaks away
and Covert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Covert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Covert counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonu throws a head kick but Covert moves out of range.
Tonu throws a poor cross that misses
and Covert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonu throws a sloppy body shot
and Covert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonu thows a leg kick but Covert checks it
and Covert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Covert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tonu momentarily.
Tonu is rocked!
and Covert counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tonu! He's just covering up as Covert starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Covert!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dunt Jernit (ranked 3463 p4p, 151 weight class) and Robin Roy (ranked 3446 p4p, 150 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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136 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dunt Jernit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Roy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jernit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Good shot there by Jernit.
Nice defenses there by Roy.
A jab lands there for Jernit.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roy avoids the body shot from Jernit.
Dunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roy there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Roy misses the target.
Jernit lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roy circles away quickly and effectively.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jernit momentarily.
Jernit blocks a head kick by Roy.
Jernit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roy takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy misses with an elbow over the top.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roy struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Roy can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Jernit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit avoids the elbow strike from Roy, against the cage.
Roy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roy blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Jernit.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Roy.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy working aggressively here.
Roy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Roy misses with a punch to the body.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Roy controls his hands.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Roy stalling against the cage.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy takes a shot to the head.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit tries to work over Roy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit lands a body punch.
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Jernit.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jernit scores with a shot to the side of Roy's head.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roy.
Roy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Jernit is leaning against Roy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roy scores with a shot to the side of Jernit's head.
Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Jernit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy blocks a body shot from Jernit.
A short body shot lands from Roy as the two fighters clinch.
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jernit's defenses.
Jernit avoids the elbow strike from Roy, against the cage.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Roy.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
Jernit lands a right hand.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Roy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jernit lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dunt Jernit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jernit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roy's hands.
Roy misses with a body shot.
Roy throws a head kick that misses
and Roy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jernit throws a hook but Roy blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roy.
Jernit scores with the left hand. Roy knows he should have avoided that one.
Jernit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jernit dips to his left and cracks Roy with an uppercut!
Jernit throws the left hand but Roy avoids the punch easily.
Jernit scores with a body shot.
Jernit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit throws a jab when Roy was well out of range.
Jernit moves out of range as Roy strikes.
Dunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roy can do to turn this around?
Roy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roy dips to his left and cracks Jernit with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roy.
An attempted straight right counter from Jernit misses the target.
A head kick misses from Roy.
Roy throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Roy misses with a lunging right hand
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roy throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
A big right from Roy misses.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Roy's head but Roy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Nice cross by Jernit.
Jernit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Roy misses the target.
Jernit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Jernit's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jernit moves forwards but Roy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy lands a glancing blow to the side of Jernit's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roy misses with a looping right.
Roy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jernit's head.
Roy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit throws a low kick but Roy moves out of range easily.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Roy's head but Roy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roy throws a head kick that misses.
Jernit misses with a straight right.
Jernit scores with a jab to the head.
Jernit cracks Roy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roy tries to bum rush Jernit with a series of wild strikes but Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A head kick misses from Roy.
Roy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jernit is rocked!
Jernit bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Roy comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Jernit falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Jernit was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robin Roy!
A relieved looking Robin Roy 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 Aran Ryan (ranked 2857 p4p, 328 weight class) and Guillo Perez (ranked 2414 p4p, 287 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aran Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan lands a right hook to the body.
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Ryan in a clinch.
Perez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Ryan wants to slow Perez down by chopping away at his legs.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan stuns Perez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez takes one on the button.
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez darts in looking for a takedown but Ryan gets double underhooks and turns Perez into the cage.
Ryan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ryan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perez avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Perez closes the distance but Ryan moves to the side
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perez in his tracks.
Perez tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Aran Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perez checks it well.
Ryan takes a swing at Perez 's ribcage but misses.
Perez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ryan defends it well.
Ryan misses with the combination.
And Perez tries to counter it with a takedown but Ryan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ryan cracks the inside of Perez 's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez closes the distance and clinches.
Perez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ryan regains guard.
Perez stops Ryan from standing up.
Perez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Ryan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez stands up over Ryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ryan controlling the position.
Perez lands a couple of digs.
Perez distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Perez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Ryan looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aran Ryan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ryan lands with a cross.
Jab by Ryan.
Perez 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perez scrambles back to his feet.
Perez shoots and misses
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Perez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perez doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez .
Ryan lands with a straight right. Perez didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryan, right into the meat.
Ryan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good work by Perez as he checks the leg kick.
Ryan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perez shoots in but Ryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aran Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillo Perez .
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan sets himself, and Perez steps forward looking for the clinch! Ryan avoids it this time.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryan jabs Perez right on the nose. Perez blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Perez checks it.
Ryan works Perez 's body with a nice hook.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
Ryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perez wants to counter with a clinch but Ryan pushes him away.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Ryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryan scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Perez .
Ryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perez tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryan works on Perez 's body with a couple of short punches.
Perez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Perez pulls guard effortlessly.
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ryan is now in half guard.
Perez trying to control here.
Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aran Ryan dominated that second round.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Perez .
Perez darts in looking for a takedown but Ryan gets double underhooks and turns Perez into the cage.
Ryan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
It looks like Ryan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ryan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Perez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perez tries to counter with a clinch but Ryan shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Aran Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez has a takedown stuffed.
Aran Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillo Perez .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ryan.
Ryan lunges at Perez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perez 's hand.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan tried to score with a low kick but Perez checks it.
Ryan lands a left and a right that send Perez crashing to the mat, dazed. Ryan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Perez is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Perez 's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ryan before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aran Ryan!
An out of breath Aran Ryan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Baker (ranked 2025 p4p, 221 weight class) and Kaede Jun (ranked 1021 p4p, 115 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaede Jun!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker swinging wildly here.
Jun connects with the punch.
Jun cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
Jun scores with a shot to the body.
Jun clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.
Jun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker jumps guard but Jun stands there with Baker around his waist. Baker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Jun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Jun is working Baker over against the cage.
Baker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jun to keep the fight standing.
Baker fails to pull guard.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Jun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Jun scores with a shoulder strike.
Jun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jun walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jun throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Jun.
Jun clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.
Baker tries to pull guard but Jun holds him up against the cage and eventually Baker drops back down to his feet.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jun pushes Baker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker is rocked!
Jun lands an uppercut.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jun unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Baker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jun is unloading with more strikes now! Baker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaede Jun!
Kaede Jun tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 1482 p4p, 185 weight class) and Manuel Neuer (ranked 946 p4p, 128 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Relentless - Slayer. A fine choice. CJ Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neuer feints the counter takedown.
Neuer staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Neuer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Neuer slips under a jab.
Neuer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Neuer ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Neuer counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neuer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Neuer's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Neuer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Neuer looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson tries to stand but Neuer is controlling from the bottom.
Neuer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neuer looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neuer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Neuer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neuer is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Neuer is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Neuer is controlling his arm.
Neuer tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer is looking to reverse the position.
Neuer manages to get back to half guard.
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Neuer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neuer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neuer with the active half guard here but Johnson passes nicely into side control.
Neuer tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Neuer tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Neuer dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson cracks Neuer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson throws a hook but Neuer avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Neuer ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neuer can do to turn this around?
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Neuer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Neuer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Neuer tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neuer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neuer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
Neuer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer gets back to full guard.
Neuer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Neuer won't let him.
Johnson advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neuer is trying to improve his position.
Neuer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Neuer moves into full guard.
Neuer working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Neuer is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neuer has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Johnson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Neuer has tightened it up now! Johnson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manuel Neuer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Romero (ranked 959 p4p, 121 weight class) and Jack Steel (ranked 1537 p4p, 176 weight class). Jack Steel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
265 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Steel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Steel catches Romero right on the button with a cross.
Romero slips under a jab from Steel.
Romero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Romero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Romero throws a strike aimed at the side of Steel's head but Steel avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Romero working the head and body with strikes.
Romero lands some shots froms side control.
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Check out the look on Romero's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero controls the position from side control.
Steel parries the strikes from Romero easily there. Romero is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape.
Romero fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Romero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Romero laying and praying for a moment but Steel takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romero is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Romero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romero tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steel has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The cut above Jack Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.
Romero 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.
Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel won't allow Romero to pass to mount.
Romero controlling the pace.
Romero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jack Steel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Steel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jose Romero!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cesar Sitsongrit (ranked 239 p4p, 33 weight class) and Magnus Thoressen (ranked 2092 p4p, 231 weight class). Julio Cesar Sitsongrit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Cesar Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Thoressen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thoressen throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Thoressen is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sitsongrit drops back looking for a leg! Thoressen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thoressen manages to kick Sitsongrit off! Sitsongrit jumps back into Thoressen's guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Thoressen is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen wants to get back to his feet but Sitsongrit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thoressen trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sitsongrit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sitsongrit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sitsongrit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thoressen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Thoressen misses.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sitsongrit is defended easily by Thoressen.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Thoressen walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thoressen's hands.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but Thoressen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cesar Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Thoressen moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with the body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit advances to full mount.
Thoressen is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen has given up his back.
Sitsongrit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thoressen is having to fend off submission attempts from Sitsongrit, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sitsongrit doesn't have the hooks in though and Thoressen manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
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!
Thoressen wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Thoressen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thoressen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoressen pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Thoressen.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Thoressen is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thoressen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thoressen throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
Thoressen misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit attempts a counter takedown but Thoressen avoids it well and moves away.
Thoressen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoressen gets caught flat footed, as Sitsongrit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit advances to half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thoressen tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Thoressen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoressen can do to turn this around?
Thoressen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen trying to control here.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sitsongrit passes to full mount!
Sitsongrit forces the positional change into back control.
Sitsongrit looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen prevents Sitsongrit from getting a body triangle.
Sitsongrit is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thoressen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thoressen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thoressen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thoressen is defending against the submission attempts here by Sitsongrit.
Thoressen tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sitsongrit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoressen working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thoressen tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Thoressen.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thoressen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thoressen throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks.
It looks like Julio Cesar Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thoressen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Thoressen throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit 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!
Thoressen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoressen wants to hold on but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine from mount but Thoressen is having none of it.
Sitsongrit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thoressen is trying desperately to improve position.
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount.
Thoressen is desperately trying to improve his position but Sitsongrit has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to control but Thoressen wriggling away.
Sitsongrit wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Thoressen is squirming around nicely.
Sitsongrit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thoressen is now in Sitsongrit's guard. A big mistake from Sitsongrit there, giving up the dominant position!
Sitsongrit is controlling Thoressen's posture.
Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine here but Thoressen defends easily.
Magnus Thoressen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thoressen passes into side control.
Thoressen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Thoressen had a free shot at his head there.
Thoressen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Sitsongrit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thoressen is fending him off so far but Sitsongrit persists. Nope, Thoressen circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thoressen.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thoressen. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Thoressen misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cesar Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Thoressen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cesar Sitsongrit!
A less than humble Julio Cesar Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Boxaaja (ranked 248 p4p, 35 weight class) and Dalton McConnell (ranked 728 p4p, 97 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phol Boxaaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalton McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxaaja.
We've been informed that McConnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McConnell misses with a hook. Boxaaja ducked under it nicely.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McConnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking body shot.
Boxaaja throws a good cross that connects.
Boxaaja wants to clinch.
A big left from McConnell misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja falls off balance throwing a combination
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McConnell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McConnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxaaja. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. McConnell catches Boxaaja right on the button with a cross.
Boxaaja clinches up with McConnell and pushes him back against the cage.
Boxaaja tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell working hard to break the clinch.
Boxaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boxaaja has him pressed against the cage.
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxaaja misses with a body punch
and McConnell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boxaaja throws a shot to the body.
We've been told by Boxaaja's head coaches at Gymi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boxaaja closes the distance looking to clinch
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boxaaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
McConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McConnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boxaaja doesn't seem bothered though.
Boxaaja is looking to wear down McConnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for McConnell.
Boxaaja feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McConnell looking for a sweep. Not yet McConnell, not yet.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boxaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McConnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boxaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boxaaja happy to just control the position for now.
Boxaaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boxaaja swings around for an armbar but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boxaaja's guard.
McConnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja is pulling down on McConnell's head. It's preventing any offense from McConnell, at least for the moment.
Boxaaja working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McConnell looking to pass the guard.
Boxaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McConnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConnell content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Boxaaja has locked up a guillotine! Boxaaja's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? McConnell is holding on here and Boxaaja must be using up a lot of energy. McConnell has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Boxaaja gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.
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