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WPFC 20 - Championship Prey PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Vidal (ranked 4471 p4p, 431 weight class) and Jerome Winn (ranked 5553 p4p, 478 weight class). Vidal comes to the cage accompanied by Scarface OST - The world is yours. Winn has chosen Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jerome Winn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jorge Vidal's chin.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Vidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Winn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winn misses with a lunging right hand
and Winn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winn shoots in and gets a takedown into Vidal's guard.
Vidal trying to keep a closed guard but Winn is proving a slippery customer.
Vidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vidal wants to control the position but Winn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vidal trying to control from the bottom.
Vidal is looking to improve his position.
Vidal is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Doom's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vidal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winn is aware though and is defending well.
Winn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vidal is looking to stand up but Winn isn't so interested in that idea.
Vidal trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jorge Vidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Winn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vidal circles away.
Winn has a takedown stuffed.
Vidal throws a right hand that Winn ducks under and follows up with a left that Winn also avoids with ease.
Winn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vidal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vidal wants to get back to his feet but Winn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vidal is looking to stand up but Winn isn't so interested in that idea.
Winn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like Winn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vidal working for a triangle but Winn defends it easily.
Winn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jorge Vidal will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vidal throws a series of punches but Winn moves out of range.
Vidal throws a right and a left that Winn avoids nicely.
Winn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vidal defends it well.
Vidal throws a one two combo.
Vidal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winn at a distance.
Vidal lunges at Winn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winn's hand.
Winn fails with the takedown
and Vidal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jorge Vidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winn keeps the fight on the outside.
Winn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winn misses with a takedown attempt
and Vidal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Winn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vidal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jorge Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Winn.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vidal!
Vidal looks to land a combination but Winn avoids it well.
Vidal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vidal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vidal.
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!
Winn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vidal counters with a left and a right that stings Winn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Winn circles away.
Winn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vidal tries to clinch but Winn is having none of it.
Winn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vidal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winn pulls his head out easily.
Vidal is looking to control Winn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vidal avoid being mounted?
Winn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vidal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winn prevents Vidal from improving his position.
Winn stalling.
Vidal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vidal tries to get to full guard but Winn has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winn misses with a takedown attempt
and Vidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vidal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winn scrambles back to his feet.
Winn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vidal tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Winn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Vidal dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vidal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winn throws an off balance right hand
and Vidal counters with a two punch combo.
Vidal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Winn eats them both and turns towards Vidal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vidal moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winn.
Vidal missing with knees to the body.
Winn managing to block the knees to the body from Vidal.
Winn is trying to break free.
Vidal missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winn is trying to pull guard but Vidal has him pressed against the cage.
Winn swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Winn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vidal crunches a lovely knee into Winn's ribcage.
Winn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vidal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vidal connects with a knee to the head.
Winn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Winn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jorge Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Winn.
Vidal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Winn managing to block the knees to the body from Vidal.
Vidal with a knee to the head.
Winn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Winn wants to get back to striking at distance but Vidal won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winn managing to block the knees to the body from Vidal.
Winn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winn.
Vidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winn.
Vidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winn.
Winn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vidal walks away with a smile on his face. Winn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vidal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Winn is controlling him well.
Vidal trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Winn stalls from top position.
Jerome Winn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vidal sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vidal wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Vidal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vidal gets back to half guard.
Jerome Winn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winn controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Vidal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vidal, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Vidal!
A very excited looking Jorge Vidal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevina Gunter (ranked 3988 p4p, 413 weight class) and Samuel Taiwo (ranked 4443 p4p, 443 weight class). Taiwo has chosen Lil Wayne - Moment as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Trevina Gunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Intelligent |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevina Gunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Taiwo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunter looking to score a takedown here. Taiwo is defending well but Gunter drives through and ends up in Taiwo's guard.
Gunter tries to stand but Taiwo is controlling from the bottom.
Taiwo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taiwo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gunter stops Taiwo from standing up.
Gunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gunter stays in close to Taiwo's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunter drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gunter seems to have locked his on tight now - Taiwo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gunter, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Trevina Gunter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdur Rahman Hodges (ranked 2359 p4p, 254 weight class) and Ryland Rasmussen (ranked 3309 p4p, 347 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 New York, Abdur Rahman Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryland Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodges throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hodges throws a leg kick that misses.
Rasmussen lands a jab to Hodges's midsection.
Rasmussen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rasmussen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hodges swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rasmussen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hodges won't be happy with that.
Rasmussen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hodges wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rasmussen scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasmussen working the head with strikes.
Rasmussen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges really wants to buck Rasmussen off and get back to his feet.
Rasmussen looking to control but Hodges is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen with good strikes from the mount here!
Hodges taking shots to the head.
Rasmussen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rasmussen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hodges really wants to buck Rasmussen off and get back to his feet.
Rasmussen working for a guillotine from mount but Hodges is in no mood to give up.
Rasmussen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hodges is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Hodges really doesn't like being in this position too much.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rasmussen working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Rasmussen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rasmussen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hodges wants to get back to his feet.
Rasmussen wants to control the pace but Hodges is squirming around nicely.
Rasmussen controlling from mount.
Rasmussen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rasmussen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen tries to control but Hodges wriggling away.
Rasmussen won't let Hodges get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rasmussen unloading with bombs!
Rasmussen wants to control the pace but Hodges is squirming around nicely.
Hodges is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hodges is squirming around, avoiding Rasmussen's attempts to control the action.
Rasmussen wants to finish this one by submission but Hodges is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rasmussen.
Hodges is trying to stand.
Rasmussen working Hodges over with strikes here.
Rasmussen landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen trying to control but Hodges is having none of it.
Hodges is trying to stand up.
Hodges somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Rasmussen misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasmussen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hodges swivels and escapes.
Rasmussen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rasmussen scores with a head kick. Hodges tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rasmussen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rasmussen shoots in for a takedown but Hodges shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hodges blocks a head kick by Rasmussen.
Hodges is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hodges chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hodges cracks the inside of Rasmussen's front leg.
Hodges lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryland Rasmussen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Hodges.
Rasmussen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hodges.
Hodges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasmussen blocks the body kick.
Rasmussen misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasmussen. Hodges does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasmussen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hodges stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rasmussen blocks a head kick by Hodges.
Hodges throws a push kick but Rasmussen slaps the foot to one side.
Hodges with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rasmussen to score with a decent uppercut.
Hodges connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hodges.
Abdur Rahman Hodges is winning the standup battle so far.
Hodges turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rasmussen shoots in but no luck this time.
Hodges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rasmussen's sensitive parts.
Rasmussen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen avoids the head kick by Hodges.
Rasmussen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hodges connects with a leg kick. Rasmussen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hodges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hodges tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rasmussen is able to avoid easily.
Rasmussen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hodges throws a leg kick
and Rasmussen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rasmussen avoids the head kick by Hodges.
Rasmussen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hodges rather than just go for the knockout.
Hodges throws a leg kick which misses Rasmussen's front leg but catches the back leg as Rasmussen tries to avoid it.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hodges, right into the meat.
Hodges throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rasmussen feints and as Hodges raises his hands in defense, Rasmussen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rasmussen pushing down on Hodges's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasmussen is looking for a kimura but Hodges is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rasmussen to get the leverage.
Rasmussen trying to control from half guard but Hodges is working away.
Hodges is trying to stand back up but Rasmussen is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rasmussen lands a nice short elbow.
Rasmussen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rasmussen is trying to control. Hodges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rasmussen tries to pass to full mount but Hodges defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodges is trying to stand.
Hodges is refusing to be controlled, as Rasmussen sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Hodges finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hodges lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rasmussen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rasmussen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hodges avoids the head kick by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen tries to land a front kick but Hodges steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hodges throws a low kick but Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Abdur Rahman Hodges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rasmussen misses.
A head kick from Rasmussen lands but Hodges takes it in his stride.
Rasmussen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hodges. Hodges obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Hodges.
Rasmussen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hodges thows a body kick. Rasmussen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasmussen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasmussen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rasmussen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hodges sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasmussen somewhat.
Abdur Rahman Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryland Rasmussen.
Rasmussen is breathing heavily.
Hodges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hodges defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abdur Rahman Hodges will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rasmussen throws a head kick but Hodges moves out of range.
Hodges throws a head kick but Rasmussen moves out of range.
Hodges connects with a high kick.
Rasmussen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hodges throws a body kick that misses.
Rasmussen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hodges throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hodges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rasmussen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hodges as he avoids it easily.
Hodges drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hodges misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rasmussen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hodges throws a series of punches but Rasmussen moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasmussen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hodges misses with a kick to the body
and Rasmussen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rasmussen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hodges working for a triangle but Rasmussen defends it easily.
Ryland Rasmussen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasmussen prevents Hodges from getting back to his feet.
Rasmussen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rasmussen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rasmussen stops Hodges from getting back to his feet.
Rasmussen tries to pass to full mount but Hodges defends it.
Hodges is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rasmussen working Hodges over with strikes.
Rasmussen is trying to control. Hodges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rasmussen stops Hodges from getting back to his feet.
Rasmussen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hodges keeps working.
Rasmussen stalling.
Hodges wants to get back to his feet.
Hodges wants to improve his position but Rasmussen is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen wants to control but Hodges is keeping him busy.
Hodges is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hodges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hodges slips a jab from Rasmussen.
Hodges slips a jab from Rasmussen.
Hodges misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Rasmussen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hodges keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abdur Rahman Hodges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hodges scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rasmussen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hodges doesn't seem bothered though.
Hodges scores with a head kick. Rasmussen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hodges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rasmussen's calf.
Hodges avoids the head kick by Rasmussen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Rasmussen there.
A jab from Rasmussen misses.
Hodges misses with a wild combination.
Rasmussen throws a combination. Hodges tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodges on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rasmussen avoids the head kick by Hodges.
Hodges wants to slow Rasmussen down by chopping away at his legs.
Rasmussen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A cross from Hodges lands.
Rasmussen has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryland Rasmussen.
I think Rasmussen 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryland Rasmussen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Neil (ranked 2733 p4p, 305 weight class) and Sergej Meyer (ranked 4449 p4p, 410 weight class). Neil comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - In the end. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergej Meyer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neil.
It looks like Luke Neil has been cut.
Meyer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Neil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neil is controlling the pace.
Meyer is trying to stand up here but Neil is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Meyer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Neil has cracked it and Meyer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Neil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Neil!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Neil 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Azrell Bryn Makar (ranked 3454 p4p, 369 weight class) and Jason Price (ranked 2298 p4p, 283 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azrell Bryn Makar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Price!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryn Makar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Price lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryn Makar's sensitive parts.
Bryn Makar misses with a two punch combination.
Azrell Bryn Makar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryn Makar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Price was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryn Makar.
Price has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bryn Makar just misses with a punch to the body.
Price throws a chopping leg kick but Bryn Makar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Bryn Makar.
Price changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Price fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bryn Makar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bryn Makar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Price sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryn Makar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Price counters with a nice leg kick.
Bryn Makar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price.
Bryn Makar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bryn Makar lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price thows a body kick. Bryn Makar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bryn Makar misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Price.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bryn Makar throws a body shot but no joy.
Price throws a big counter head kick but Bryn Makar avoids it with no problem.
Bryn Makar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bryn Makar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Price, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryn Makar misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Price tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bryn Makar throws an overhand right that lands on Price's shoulder, as Price tries to avoid the shot.
Bryn Makar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Price avoids it really well and circles away.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bryn Makar misses with a straight left.
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!
Bryn Makar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Price was covering up waiting for the punch and Bryn Makar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bryn Makar's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Price's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryn Makar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bryn Makar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Price has passed into half guard!
Price working Bryn Makar over with strikes.
Price working over Bryn Makar with some ground and pound. Bryn Makar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Price lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Price prevents Bryn Makar from improving his position.
Price looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bryn Makar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bryn Makar is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a big elbow - Bryn Makar is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Price!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Price!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Henriksen (ranked 2908 p4p, 328 weight class) and Duff McKagan (ranked 4939 p4p, 446 weight class). Henriksen's entrance music is OST Vikings - If I Had a Heart. A fine choice. Karl Henriksen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Henriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Duff McKagan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKagan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Henriksen actively working from the bottom here.
Henriksen is trying to get back to full guard.
McKagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henriksen has managed to free his arm - good work.
McKagan stalling.
Henriksen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henriksen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKagan pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKagan works his way into full mount!
McKagan content just to control the position here.
McKagan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henriksen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKagan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Henriksen has worked his arm free - good work by Henriksen!
Henriksen is trying to escape the position but McKagan is controlling the position.
McKagan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henriksen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henriksen regains half guard.
Henriksen is looking to control McKagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henriksen avoid being mounted?
McKagan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McKagan is working for a kimura but Henriksen is defending it quite comfortably.
Henriksen is refusing to be controlled, as McKagan sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McKagan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McKagan seems to be working for a kimura but Henriksen defends the submission attempt.
McKagan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henriksen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henriksen wants to control but McKagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McKagan prevents Henriksen from improving his position.
McKagan trying to control from Henriksen's half guard. Henriksen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McKagan trying to control but Henriksen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKagan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Henriksen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
McKagan controlling the position.
Henriksen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKagan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McKagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henriksen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McKagan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henriksen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henriksen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henriksen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKagan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henriksen defends well.
McKagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McKagan looks winded!
Henriksen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Henriksen trying to control the action but McKagan is working from the bottom.
McKagan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Henriksen off and has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKagan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Henriksen trying to control the position but McKagan manages to sink in the hooks.
Henriksen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McKagan seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duff McKagan 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.
Henriksen scores with a nice strike.
McKagan forces Henriksen back against the cage and clinches.
McKagan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Henriksen can't fight it off and eventually McKagan manages to take the fight to the floor. Henriksen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Henriksen looking for a triangle here. McKagan is fighting it but it looks tight! Henriksen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McKagan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Karl Henriksen!
A relieved looking Karl Henriksen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Scott (ranked 3680 p4p, 338 weight class) and Amanda Nunes (ranked 153 p4p, 24 weight class). Amanda Nunes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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255 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
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275 lbs
17 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyler Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Amanda Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Scott.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nunes! But no joy.
Nunes blocks the body kick.
Nunes scores with a jab to the body.
Scott tries to land a front kick but Nunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Nunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Tyler Scott has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nunes.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Tyler Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes staying out of range there.
Nunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott misses with a hook
and Nunes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Nunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.
Scott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nunes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Scott is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Nunes.
Scott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nunes avoids the head kick by Scott.
Scott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Nunes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Nunes as he connects with a hook.
Nunes defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Nunes finds it's way through Scott's defenses.
Tyler Scott's cut is getting worse.
Nunes moves out of range as Scott throws a body kick.
Scott slips under a jab from Nunes.
Nunes lands a jab.
Nunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scott throws a hook but Nunes blocks it.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Scott throws a lazy head kick
and Nunes counters with a nice right hand that sends Scott toppling to the canvas! Scott scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nunes finish him?!
Scott is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Scott misses.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!
Amanda Nunes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Irish Power (ranked 1719 p4p, 219 weight class) and Malicious Singcoli (ranked 2686 p4p, 298 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
185 lbs
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19
197 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Irish Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malicious Singcoli!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power cracks Singcoli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Singcoli walks into a left hand.
Power misses with a looping left.
Power misses with a left hand
and Singcoli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Singcoli swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Singcoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Power lands a body shot.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Singcoli had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Power.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power misses with a body shot
and Singcoli counters with a two punch combo.
Power lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Power.
It looks like Malicious Singcoli has been cut.
Singcoli scores with a kick to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Singcoli!
Power swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singcoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Singcoli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Singcoli.
Singcoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Singcoli.
Power throwing a counter right hand but Singcoli manages to avoid it.
Singcoli misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Singcoli lands but Power takes it in his stride.
Singcoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power 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.
Singcoli throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singcoli circles away quickly and effectively.
Power takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Singcoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Singcoli misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singcoli scores with a head kick.
Singcoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Singcoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Singcoli scores with a push kick.
Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Singcoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Power throws a jab when Singcoli was well out of range.
Singcoli thinks about the counter body kick.
Power instigates a clinch.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Singcoli fails to land.
Singcoli blocks an uppercut.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Power.
Singcoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Singcoli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singcoli scores a nice knee to the body.
Singcoli misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power takes a knee right on the jaw!
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power lands with a right to the head.
Singcoli blocks a body shot from Power.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Singcoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power working aggressively here.
Singcoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singcoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singcoli.
Singcoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Singcoli.
Power lands a body shot in the clinch.
Singcoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Singcoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Singcoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Singcoli lands a shoulder strike.
Singcoli trying to land knees to the body.
Singcoli can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Singcoli lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Power.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Singcoli looks winded!
A short right from Power.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Singcolis head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Irish Power will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malicious Singcoli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Power keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Power fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Singcoli tries to land a front kick but Power steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Singcoli throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Singcoli.
Power misses with a body shot.
Power avoids the body shot from Singcoli.
Power throws a sloppy body shot
and Singcoli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Power lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power works Singcoli's body with a nice hook.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Singcoli is just out of range.
Singcoli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Power misses with a body shot.
Power with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Singcoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singcoli lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Singcoli.
Power takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.
Power closes the distance and pushes Singcoli back into the cage.
Power blocking some punches.
Irish Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Singcoli.
Singcoli missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Singcoli manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Power - just one landing.
Power scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Singcoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singcoli throws a push kick but Power slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Singcoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Singcoli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Singcoli ducks down to avoid it.
Power misses with a body shot.
Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Singcoli counters with a nice body kick.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Singcoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Singcoli lands a leg kick that knocks Power off balance momentarily.
Power swings for the body but Singcoli moves out of range.
Power misses with a hook to the body
and Singcoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singcoli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Singcoli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Singcoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Singcoli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Singcoli.
Singcoli misses with a two punch combination.
Singcoli misses with a head kick.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power tries to clinch up.
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Singcoli can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Power as he connects with a hook.
Singcoli misses with an uppercut.
Singcoli lands with a good body shot.
Power rushes Singcoli and presses him up against the cage.
Singcoli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singcoli missing with knees to the body.
Singcoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singcoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Power.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Singcoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Power is leaning against Singcoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Singcoli is breathing heavily.
Singcoli looking to throw knees to the head but Power is blocking nicely.
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!
A short left from Power.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power working aggressively here.
Power lands a body shot.
Power lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Power.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singcoli's elbow.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power digs a right hand underneath Singcoli's ribcage. Singcoli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irish Power dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malicious Singcoli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab from Power.
A shot to the body from Power misses
and Singcoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Power misses with a hook. Singcoli ducked under it nicely.
Singcoli needs to keep his hands up - Power had a free shot at his head there.
Singcoli is rocked!
Singcoli tries to get into range but Power steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Singcoli! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Power scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Irish Power!
Irish Power retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chase Fuchs (ranked 1799 p4p, 210 weight class) and Kolbee Owens (ranked 2362 p4p, 255 weight class). Owens is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Destroyer. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Fuchs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kolbee Owens!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Fuchs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuchs on the side of the head.
Owens has a takedown stuffed.
Owens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuchs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fuchs scores with a one two! Owens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Owens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fuchs pinned against the cage. Fuchs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fuchs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown but Fuchs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Owens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fuchs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chase Fuchs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolbee Owens.
Owens lunges at Fuchs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fuchs's hand.
Fuchs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuchs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Owens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuchs swivels and escapes.
Owens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fuchs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fuchs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fuchs is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Owens controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuchs is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fuchs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Owens is trying to get an arm triangle but Fuchs is defending well.
Fuchs is trying to buck Owens off.
Owens tries to advance to mount but Fuchs denies him.
Fuchs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Owens asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fuchs is not content to let Owens control the position.
Owens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fuchs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fuchs wants to get back to his feet.
Fuchs being controlled for a moment.
Fuchs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Owens has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Owens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Owens has hold of Fuchs's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fuchs tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Owens cranks the arm and Fuchs screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fuchs, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kolbee Owens!
Kolbee Owens is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Kolbee Owens stared into the camera and said 'This guy is a young stud and a solid competitor, but I'm a grown man and too strong for these teenagers. I'm ready for whoever is next, but I need a new contract first! I need to get paid!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenton James (ranked 1398 p4p, 192 weight class) and Hugo Chavez (ranked 2253 p4p, 273 weight class). Kenton James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenton James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chavez counters with a one-two to the body.
James lands a jab to the nose.
James throws a combination that misses
and Chavez counters with a left to the body.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chavez is rocked!
James ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez lands the left hand.
James swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kenton James has been cut.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chavez throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James connects with a combination that backs up Chavez into the cage. James lands a flurry of punches that gets past Chavez's guard. Chavez is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! James bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenton James!
Kenton James retains his light heavyweight title!
Kenton James was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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