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FARTMMA 44 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Ignacio (ranked 22570 p4p, 372 weight class) and Don Corleon (ranked 4079 p4p, 327 weight class). Corleon has chosen Big Iron- Marty Robbins as his entrance music. Pablo Ignacio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Ignacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Corleon!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignacio scores with a sloppy right hand. Corleon should have avoided that one.
Ignacio connects with a crisp jab.
Ignacio slaps away a takedown attempt from Corleon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Corleon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ignacio's guard.
Corleon throwing strikes but missing.
Corleon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ignacio keeping moving, preventing Corleon from controlling successfully.
Corleon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignacio leaves Corleon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Corleon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ignacio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corleon scrambles back to his feet.
Corleon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignacio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ignacio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Corleon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignacio tries to avoid it but Corleon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignacio to the ground. Ignacio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pablo Ignacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Corleon.
Corleon takes one to the side of the head.
Corleon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corleon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corleon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ignacio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ignacio cracks Corleon with an open hand slap.
Ignacio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ignacio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corleon's hands.
Corleon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ignacio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corleon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ignacio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Corleon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignacio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corleon somewhat.
Corleon looks winded!
Corleon dives in for a single leg takedown but Ignacio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Corleon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ignacio tests Corleon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pablo Ignacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleon forces Ignacio back against the cage and clinches.
Ignacio lands with a left to the head.
Corleon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ignacio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corleon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ignacio.
Ignacio with a nice cross.
Corleon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corleon takes one to the chin there.
Ignacio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ignacio throws out a powerful jab.
Ignacio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corleon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignacio tries to avoid it but Corleon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignacio to the ground. Ignacio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pablo Ignacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Ignacio.
Corleon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ignacio.
Corleon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Ignacio both land. Nice combination.
Ignacio cracks a nice hook into Corleon's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Corleon.
Corleon darts in looking for a takedown but Ignacio gets double underhooks and turns Corleon into the cage.
Ignacio lands with a hook. Corleon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Ignacio finds it's target.
Ignacio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ignacio scores with a four punch combination!
Corleon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignacio loads up on a big right hand but Corleon slips the punch.
Ignacio misses with a hook.
Corleon with the counter takedown but Ignacio avoids it easily.
Corleon shoots for a takedown but Ignacio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corleon moves out of range as Ignacio strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleon tries to clinch there but Ignacio circles away.
Ignacio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ignacio wants it to stay on the feet.
Corleon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ignacio enables Corleon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ignacio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ignacio manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Corleon keeps control of Ignacio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corleon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Corleon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ignacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corleon on the ground.
Ignacio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Corleon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignacio is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleon is trying to keep Ignacio in close.
Corleon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Ignacio 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.
Ignacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corleon moves out of range of the strikes.
Corleon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ignacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corleon can do to turn this around?
Ignacio connects with the punch.
Corleon defending well as Ignacio loads up on a big left hand.
Ignacio misses with an uppercut.
Corleon forces Ignacio back against the cage and clinches.
Corleon fails to pull guard.
Corleon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Corleon looking to slow down the pace here.
Corleon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ignacio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pablo Ignacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Corleon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corleon is breathing heavily.
Corleon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Corleon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ignacio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleon is trying to pull guard but Ignacio has him pressed against the cage.
Corleon jumps guard but Ignacio stands there with Corleon around his waist. Corleon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Corleon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ignacio's efforts to push away.
Corleon has Ignacio pressed against the cage, preventing Ignacio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Corleon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ignacio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ignacio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ignacio duly obliges.
Ignacio scores with a nice head shot.
Ignacio throws a shot to the body.
Corleon shoots in for a takedown but Ignacio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ignacio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Don Corleon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio lands with an uppercut that bounces Corleon off the cage and back into range.
Corleon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ignacio lands a jab to the nose.
Ignacio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Ignacio there.
Ignacio cracks Corleon with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignacio swinging wildly here.
Corleon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ignacio's waist but Ignacio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Corleon off to one side.
Ignacio misses with a straight left.
Corleon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Corleon staying out of range there.
Corleon is looking to clinch but Ignacio is avoiding it.
Ignacio thuds his right hand into Corleon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ignacio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corleon.
Ignacio keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Corleon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ignacio is trying to break the clinch but Corleon has him pressed against the cage.
Corleon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ignacio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ignacio is trying to break the clinch but Corleon has him pressed against the cage.
Corleon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ignacio uses from the top position.
Corleon is trying to keep Ignacio in close.
Corleon working for a triangle but Ignacio defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Scorpion King inform us that Corleon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignacio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ignacio's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Corleon is trying to control the position but Ignacio postures up.
Ignacio prevents Corleon from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Corleon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignacio's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Ignacio dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Corleon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ignacio's waist but Ignacio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Corleon off to one side.
Corleon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignacio pinned against the cage. Ignacio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corleon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Corleon tries to clinch but Ignacio moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ignacio. That snapped Corleon's head back.
Ignacio throws a hook to the side of Corleon's head but Corleon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corleon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pablo Ignacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Corleon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignacio lands a lovely overhand right.
Corleon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignacio defends it nicely.
Corleon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Ignacio does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Ignacio.
Ignacio clobbers Corleon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pablo Ignacio is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignacio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corleon is looking to clinch but Ignacio is avoiding it.
Ignacio tests Corleon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignacio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ignacio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ignacio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ignacio throwing a counter right hand but Corleon manages to avoid it.
Corleon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ignacio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleon misses with a takedown attempt - Ignacio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Corleon does no damage.
Corleon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corleon tries to clinch there but Ignacio circles away.
Ignacio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corleon.
Ignacio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corleon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corleon.
A quick step to the side and Ignacio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignacio throws a series of punches but Corleon avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleon misses with the combination.
Ignacio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignacio looks to land a right hand but Corleon moved out of range.
Ignacio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Corleon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ignacio sprawls well. Ignacio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corleon gets slowly back to his feet.
Corleon throws a right and a left that Ignacio avoids nicely.
Ignacio swats away the attempt to clinch by Corleon.
Ignacio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ignacio duly obliges.
Corleon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Corleon is looking to clinch but Ignacio is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio lands with an uppercut that bounces Corleon off the cage and back into range.
Corleon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignacio with a jab.
Ignacio scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Ignacio. Beautiful body shot.
Ignacio throws a shot from downtown. Corleon moves away and avoids it.
Corleon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignacio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ignacio lands a lovely overhand right.
Pablo Ignacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ignacio with a jab.
Corleon dodges the punch combination from Ignacio.
Corleon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Ignacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ignacio, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Ignacio!
Don Corleon spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man tonight, I obviously need to improve but i'll be back. Trust me, i'll be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Clinton (ranked 5369 p4p, 413 weight class) and Akemi Akagi (ranked 4625 p4p, 394 weight class). Clinton comes to the cage accompanied by Hood Gone Love It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akemi Akagi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akagi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clinton dodges the punch combination from Akagi.
Clinton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clinton throws a shot to the body.
Akagi ducks right into an uppercut from Clinton.
Akagi looks to land a combination but Clinton avoids it well.
Clinton lands a slapping body shot.
Clinton lands a head shot.
Clinton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akagi looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Clinton lands.
Clinton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akagi is rocked!
Clinton lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Akagi - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Clinton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franklin Clinton!
During a confident post fight interview, Franklin Clinton 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 Mutt Zatsch (ranked 7454 p4p, 551 weight class) and Daleb Managedov (ranked 2696 p4p, 296 weight class). Managedov has chosen Chechen Mob Song as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mutt Zatsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daleb Managedov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zatsch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zatsch misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Zatsch.
Zatsch working aggressively here.
Zatsch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Managedov blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Zatsch has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zatsch connects with a knee to the head.
Zatsch misses with a body punch.
Zatsch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Managedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zatsch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zatsch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zatsch stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Zatsch.
Zatsch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Zatsch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zatsch can't find room to land a body shot as Managedov controls the action.
Zatsch working Managedov over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zatsch misses with a body punch.
Zatsch pushes Managedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Managedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zatsch is defending well.
Managedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zatsch leaning against his opponent.
Zatsch lands a hook that snaps the head of Managedov backwards.
Zatsch misses with a knee to the head.
Zatsch lands a shoulder strike.
Zatsch lands with a left to the head.
Managedov avoiding damage as Zatsch throws knees to the body.
Zatsch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Managedov backwards.
Managedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zatsch smiles and moves away.
Mutt Zatsch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daleb Managedov.
Managedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Managedov fails with the takedown
letting Zatsch counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Zatsch.
Managedov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Managedov tries for a takedown but Zatsch circles away easily
and Zatsch counters with a right hand to the body.
Managedov takes one to the chin there.
Zatsch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zatsch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zatsch misses with a looping left.
Managedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Managedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Managedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Managedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zatsch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zatsch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Managedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zatsch is tightening it up a little... Managedov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Managedov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Managedov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zatsch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mutt Zatsch!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Backman (ranked 3317 p4p, 293 weight class) and Junior Grace (ranked 3060 p4p, 281 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Grace!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Backman's half guard.
Grace wants to control but Backman is keeping him busy.
Grace uses his free foot to push down on Backman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Backman.
Backman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Backman tries to get out of the position.
Grace is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Backman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Backman shrugs it off.
Backman wants to hold on but Grace pushes him away.
Grace landing strikes, looking to finish!
Backman is desperately trying to improve his position but Grace has a good base and remains in mount.
Backman tries to hold on but Grace postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace lands a heavy elbow.
Grace lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Backman hang on?
Grace is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Backman is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Grace!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caspar Milquetoast (ranked 2949 p4p, 334 weight class) and Tazawa Matsu (ranked 3380 p4p, 365 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Matsu's choice of entrance music: TrippyThaKid - LEEDLE LEEDLE LEE. Tazawa Matsu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caspar Milquetoast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tazawa Matsu!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Milquetoast avoids it really well and circles away.
Milquetoast looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Milquetoast throws a nice outside leg kick.
Milquetoast lands a jab.
Matsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Milquetoast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsu somewhat.
Matsu takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Tazawa Matsu has been cut.
Tazawa Matsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsu avoids the head kick by Milquetoast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Caspar Milquetoast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazawa Matsu.
Milquetoast thuds his right hand into Matsu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milquetoast.
A jab lands there for Milquetoast.
Milquetoast loads up on a big right hand but Matsu slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu fails to land the takedown.
Milquetoast stuffs the takedown.
As Matsu looks to move away, Milquetoast throws a big counter combo but Matsu just gets out of the way.
Matsu shoots for a takedown but Milquetoast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsu looks to land a left hand but Milquetoast moved out of range nicely.
Milquetoast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsu at a distance.
Milquetoast bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Milquetoast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsu is defended easily by Milquetoast.
Matsu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsu slips a straight right by Milquetoast.
Matsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milquetoast pinned against the cage. Milquetoast gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Milquetoast drops Matsu with a beautiful combination! Matsu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Milquetoast is looking for the KO!
Matsu is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsu takes the fight into the clinch.
Milquetoast leaning against his opponent.
Milquetoast has a couple of punches blocked by Matsu.
Milquetoast prevents the takedown attempt.
Milquetoast manages to break the clinch.
Milquetoast shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matsu eats them both and turns towards Milquetoast to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Milquetoast displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsu.
Matsu avoids the head kick by Milquetoast.
A left lands for Milquetoast.
Matsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Milquetoast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Milquetoast works Matsu's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Milquetoast - just one landing.
Milquetoast slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matsu looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Milquetoast lands.
Matsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Milquetoast finish him?
Matsu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Milquetoast.
Milquetoast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milquetoast misses with a low kick.
Milquetoast cracks Matsu with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsu.
Matsu seems to have recovered his senses.
Milquetoast misses with a body shot.
Milquetoast lands a big uppercut and Matsu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Matsu looks OK. Milquetoast waves Matsu back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milquetoast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Milquetoast slips under a jab.
Milquetoast showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsu.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Milquetoast sprawls well. Milquetoast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milquetoast slips under a jab from Matsu.
Milquetoast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Milquetoast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Milquetoast counters with a straight right hand.
Milquetoast drops Matsu with a big left hand! Matsu is injured, injured bad! Milquetoast jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caspar Milquetoast!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sakuma Yanagamichi (ranked 3230 p4p, 348 weight class) and Wolfgang Schneeweiss (ranked 3520 p4p, 370 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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156 lbs
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156 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sakuma Yanagamichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Wolfgang Schneeweiss!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yanagamichi slaps away a takedown attempt from Schneeweiss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yanagamichi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schneeweiss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yanagamichi working the ground and pound from side control.
Schneeweiss takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Schneeweiss is rocked!
The ground and pound from Yanagamichi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Schneeweiss is still in real trouble! Can Yanagamichi finish him?
Schneeweiss tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Schneeweiss seems to have recovered his senses.
Yanagamichi throws a strike aimed at the side of Schneeweiss's head but Schneeweiss avoids it well.
Yanagamichi landing a few strikes.
Yanagamichi landing strikes.
Yanagamichi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Yanagamichi crashes against the mat.
Yanagamichi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneeweiss is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yanagamichi scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Schneeweiss is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Yanagamichi can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sakuma Yanagamichi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Night Crawler (ranked 2135 p4p, 221 weight class) and Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 1345 p4p, 153 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Night Crawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnfinn Nesset!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Nesset throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nesset jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nesset misses with a series of wild punches.
Nesset moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nesset.
Nesset is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
Crawler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crawler throws a series of punches but Nesset moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Nesset throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawler.
Nesset uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawler.
Nesset let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nesset misses with a straight left.
Crawler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nesset has time to react.
Nesset throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nesset fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.
Crawler is looking for a counter combo.
Crawler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nesset lands a jab-cross combination.
Crawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nesset manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Nesset misses
and Nesset takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nesset tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Nesset.
As Nesset tries to get set, Crawler tries to push him back and clinch up but Nesset manages to avoid the attempt.
Crawler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler throws an overhand right that lands on Nesset's shoulder, as Nesset tries to avoid the shot.
Crawler with a nice cross.
Nesset throws a series of punches but Crawler avoids them all with ease.
Nesset misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crawler looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawler misses the shot to the body.
Crawler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nesset walks into a jab.
Nesset throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nesset throws a combination that misses
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nesset is rocked!
Nesset misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Nesset lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crawler misses with a double jab.
Nesset is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crawler with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nesset throws a series of punches but Crawler moves out of range.
Nesset throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nesset swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nesset throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nesset swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nesset was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
Nesset misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnfinn Nesset 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.
Nesset swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nesset takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nesset throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nesset is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
A right-left combo lands from Nesset.
Nesset seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Nesset misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Nesset. That snapped Crawler's head back.
Crawler misses with a left hand
and Nesset counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nesset throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nesset thinking.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Nesset.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawler thuds his right hand into Nesset's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nesset throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Nesset looks to move away, Crawler throws a big counter combo but Nesset just gets out of the way.
Nesset swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arnfinn Nesset is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nesset throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
Crawler looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
Nesset has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nesset misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawler.
As Nesset tries to get set, Crawler tries to push him back and clinch up but Nesset manages to avoid the attempt.
A combination from Nesset does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset throws a jab when Crawler was well out of range.
Nesset ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawler moves away.
Crawler slips a jab from Nesset.
Crawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nesset drops his hands momentarily and Crawler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nesset throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Nesset.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler lands a really nice looking cross but Nesset seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nesset misses the jab.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawler takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Crawler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nesset misses with a straight left.
Nesset throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nesset connects with a body shot that sends Crawler's belly button to the back.
Nesset works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nesset. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nesset manages to circle out of the way.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crawler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Nesset sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Nesset misses.
Crawler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nesset manages to circle out of the way.
Nesset moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nesset misses with a straight left.
Crawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Nesset.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Nesset misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnfinn Nesset showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nesset misses with a hook
and Crawler moves into the clinch.
Nesset tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
Nesset avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Nesset misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawler tries to work over Nesset's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nesset makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nesset presses Crawler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crawler lands a hook that snaps the head of Nesset backwards.
Nesset works on Crawler's body with a couple of short punches.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler lands a shot to the body.
Nesset doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Nesset.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesset scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nesset.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Nesset lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nesset wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crawler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nesset backwards.
Crawler lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nesset blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nesset blocking some punches.
Nesset doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nesset throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawler.
Night Crawler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nesset is trying to break the clinch but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
Crawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nesset takes an elbow to the temple.
Nesset misses with a body punch.
Nesset misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nesset misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Nesset.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crawler misses with the head strike.
Crawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nesset wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
Nesset pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nesset looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler is looking to counter the offense by Nesset and move into the clinch.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nesset.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crawler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Nesset's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nesset fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nesset with a jab.
Nesset misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nesset moves away.
A shot to the liver by Crawler. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawler. Nesset does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nesset throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters by clinching up.
Crawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nesset misses with a body punch.
Crawler scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Crawler.
Nesset misses with a punch on the inside.
Crawler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nesset tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawler blocks a body shot from Nesset.
Crawler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Nesset is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Crawler.
Crawler lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Crawler.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler blocking some punches.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nesset's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nesset's elbow.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nesset avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Nesset blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Crawler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nesset tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
Nesset misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler blocks a body shot from Nesset.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Crawler is leaning against Nesset and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nesset tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Nesset 's eye.
Nesset can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Arnfinn Nesset is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crawler misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Night Crawler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nesset has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnfinn Nesset!
A relieved looking Arnfinn Nesset 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Claude Dacre (ranked 917 p4p, 112 weight class) and Marcel Petiot (ranked 1580 p4p, 168 weight class). Claude Dacre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcel Petiot's chin.
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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Claude Dacre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcel Petiot!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petiot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Petiot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dacre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dacre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petiot is looking to reverse the position.
Dacre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Petiot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petiot tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petiot can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Petiot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petiot tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dacre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petiot rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dacre's guard! Nice work there by Petiot!
Dacre has a closed guard, preventing Petiot from standing up.
Dacre has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Petiot should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dacre has tightened it up now! Petiot 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 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Claude Dacre!
An out of breath Claude Dacre 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Maki Tantor (ranked 1408 p4p, 183 weight class) and Johnny Bronco (ranked 1079 p4p, 146 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maki Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Bronco!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bronco stops Tantor from getting back to his feet.
Bronco is trying to control the action in half guard but Tantor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bronco trying to mount his opponent but Tantor defends it.
Tantor wants to get back to full guard.
Bronco is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco looks to land a strike but Tantor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bronco trying to control but Tantor is working from the bottom.
Bronco looking to pass the guard.
Bronco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bronco trying to control but Tantor is working from the bottom.
Tantor pulls Bronco in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco throwing strikes from guard but Tantor blocks nicely.
That's two 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.
Bronco trying to control but Tantor is working from the bottom.
Bronco pushing down on Tantor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bronco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bronco trying to control from half guard but Tantor is working away.
Bronco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bronco is pressing down on Tantor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tantor is holding on for now.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Tantor dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Tantor dodges it nicely.
Bronco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tantor wants to control but Bronco is keeping busy.
Bronco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronco works his way into full mount!
Bronco throws some wild stikes that Tantor manages to avoid easily.
Bronco landing shots from mount.
Bronco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tantor is looking to escape.
Tantor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Bronco there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bronco is working for a guillotine from mount but Tantor frees his head quite easily.
Bronco is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tantor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tantor!
Bronco looking for subs off his back but Tantor has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco wants to improve his position but Tantor is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bronco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tantor's half guard.
Bronco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor tries to roll over but Bronco keeps him under control.
Bronco controlling the action here.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bronco is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tantor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco looking to pass the guard.
Bronco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bronco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
Tantor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bronco wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tantor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tantor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bronco has managed to clinch.
Bronco is working for takedown but Tantor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bronco goes for a takedown attempt but Tantor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maki Tantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
Bronco looking to score a takedown here. Tantor is defending well but Bronco drives through and ends up in Tantor's guard.
Bronco throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronco passes Tantor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bronco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tantor's head.
Bronco passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco throwing strikes here but Tantor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bronco controlling the pace for now.
Bronco thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bronco looking to control but Tantor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bronco throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bronco sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bronco lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco raining down shots from the mount!
Bronco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tantor looks a forlorn figure.
Bronco controlling the position easily from mount.
Bronco throws some wild stikes that Tantor manages to avoid easily.
Bronco looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco looking to ground and pound but Tantor is blocking nicely.
Bronco is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tantor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco 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!
Bronco misses with a wild body shot.
Bronco tries to clinch there but Tantor circles away.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bronco shoots in and bounces Tantor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bronco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tantor is keeping the position for now.
Tantor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tantor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bronco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tantor is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnny Bronco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bronco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bronco trying to control but Tantor is working from the bottom.
Bronco forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tantor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bronco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronco.
Bronco is trying to control. Tantor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bronco wants to free his trapped foot but Tantor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bronco is keen to just control but Tantor is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tantor's half guard.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Tantor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tantor trying to hold on to Bronco's head to control him but Bronco postures up.
Bronco is keen to just control but Tantor is a slippery customer.
Tantor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Bronco is trying to control. Tantor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronco is looking for a kimura but Tantor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronco to get the leverage.
Bronco trying to advance position but Tantor counters by regaining guard.
Johnny Bronco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bronco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tantor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bronco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronco passes Tantor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bronco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bronco 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bronco!
Johnny Bronco thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Downwith Drago (ranked 418 p4p, 56 weight class) and Itt Addams (ranked 1808 p4p, 199 weight class). Addams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Family Vales. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
265 lbs
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245 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Downwith Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Itt Addams!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Addams is fending him off so far but Drago persists. Nope, Addams circles away and we're back to standing.
Addams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Drago has his takedown stuffed
and Addams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drago wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Addams looking to slow down the pace here.
Addams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drago.
Addams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.
It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.
Drago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Addams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Addams.
Downwith Drago's cut is getting worse.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Downwith Drago's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Downwith Drago's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Downwith Drago's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Itt Addams!
An out of breath Itt Addams 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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