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CFC 3: ITS TIME FOR WAR! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cassel (ranked 23055 p4p, 612 weight class) and Chris Chandler (ranked 24770 p4p, 610 weight class). Jorge Cassel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Chandler !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler throws a leg kick but Cassel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a combination
and Cassel counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Chris Chandler has been cut.
Cassel moves into range and clinches up with Chandler .
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cassel forces Chandler back against the cage and clinches.
Chandler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cassel blocks it with crossed arms.
Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Cassel has double underhooks.
Cassel manages to break the clinch.
Cassel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler .
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
Cassel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Cassel.
Chandler wants to counter with a clinch but Cassel pushes him away.
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Cassel's guard.
Cassel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassel closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler jumps guard but Cassel stands there with Chandler around his waist. Chandler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cassel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler takes the fight into the clinch.
Chandler tries a body shot but Cassel blocks it.
Cassel lands a nice uppercut.
Chandler looking to throw knees to the head but Cassel is blocking nicely.
Chandler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cassel after a bit of a struggle.
Jorge Cassel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Chandler .
Cassel manages to break the clinch.
Jorge Cassel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassel lands a nice shot to the body.
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Cassel moves out of range easily.
Cassel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chandler looks winded!
Cassel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cassel lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Chandler can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Cassel and Chandler drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Cassel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cassel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlakan Targa (ranked 23047 p4p, 583 weight class) and Patrick Patterson (ranked 24773 p4p, 589 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Patrick Patterson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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219 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Good chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlakan Targa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Patterson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson lands with a nice body punch.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patterson misses with a combination
and Targa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Targa trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targa won't allow Patterson to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targa won't allow Patterson to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targa is looking to work some ground and pound but Patterson has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targa wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Targa avoids nicely.
Patterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Targa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
Targa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Targa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Targa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patterson lands with a good body shot.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Targa is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targa leaves his chin hanging out and Patterson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Targa crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Patterson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Thompson (ranked 6962 p4p, 518 weight class) and Remy Lebeau (ranked 4761 p4p, 428 weight class). Thompson's entrance music is Like a Man. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Lebeau!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson dives in and grabs Lebeau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lebeau pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lebeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thompson really is a fat lump.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lebeau prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson has Lebeau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lebeau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lebeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is trying to trip Lebeau. He has hold of a leg but Lebeau is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thompson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lebeau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Lebeau's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebeau has Thompson pulled in close to control his posture.
Lebeau trying to control the position.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lebeau on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebeau has his feet on Thompson's thighs here. He's pushed Thompson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thompson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remy Lebeau!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Gyos (ranked 4394 p4p, 458 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 4746 p4p, 474 weight class). Gyos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's Raining Men. James Howlett acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitri Gyos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyos shoots in for a takedown but Howlett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howlett connects with an inside leg kick.
Gyos shoots in looking for a takedown but Howlett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gyos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Howlett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gyos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gyos moves out of range as Howlett strikes.
Gyos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Gyos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett wants to clinch.
Gyos tries to land a front kick but Howlett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dimitri Gyos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett tries to clinch up but Gyos circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gyos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Howlett tries to clinch but Gyos moves out of range.
Gyos feinted with a counter takedown.
Gyos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gyos misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howlett pinned against the cage. Howlett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gyos dives in for a single leg takedown but Howlett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gyos keeps the fight on the outside.
Gyos throws an off balance right hand
and Howlett counters with a left and a right that stings Gyos.
Gyos keeps the fight on the outside.
Gyos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Howlett has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gyos is defended easily by Howlett.
Gyos is breathing heavily.
Howlett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gyos is defended easily by Howlett.
Despite the aggression on Howlett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Howlett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gyos. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gyos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gyos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howlett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gyos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
James Howlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett moves into the clinch successfully.
Gyos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howlett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gyos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Howlett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Howlett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Dimitri Gyos has been cut.
Howlett landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett with a knee to the head.
Howlett misses with a knee to the head.
Howlett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Howlett's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Howlett misses with a knee to the head.
Howlett misses with a knee to the head.
Howlett scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Howlett.
Dimitri Gyos's cut is getting worse.
Gyos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howlett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett landing knees to the head.
Dimitri Gyos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Howlett lands an elbow just above Gyos 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett lands a nice elbow.
Howlett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gyos blocks it with crossed arms.
Gyos takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Dimitri Gyos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Howlett lands an elbow inside that Gyos shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dimitri Gyos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Howlett!
Dimitri Gyos was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a brutal sport, but this won't stop me from chasing my dream of a world title.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Ireland (ranked 6068 p4p, 524 weight class) and Hdh Hdhdhhd (ranked 5530 p4p, 505 weight class). Hdh Hdhdhhd looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 London, Micky Ireland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hdh Hdhdhhd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ireland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ireland's corner calls for a 1-2. Ireland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ireland seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ireland connects with a looping right hand.
Ireland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hdhdhhd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ireland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hdhdhhd.
Hdhdhhd tries for a takedown but Ireland circles away easily
and Ireland counters with a left right combination that sends Hdhdhhd crashing to the mat - Ireland wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Hdhdhhd out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Ireland!
Micky Ireland managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Condemned, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedov (ranked 5654 p4p, 522 weight class) and Thomas Jackson (ranked 4235 p4p, 446 weight class). Thomas Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 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 Las Vegas, Magomed Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to push Magomedov away but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov decides to pull guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jackson frees his head nicely. Oh but Magomedov has switched to an armbar! Jackson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Magomed Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Lane (ranked 2476 p4p, 231 weight class) and Jackson Pen (ranked 5542 p4p, 378 weight class). Peter Lane 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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Lane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Pen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pen eats them both and turns towards Lane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lane.
Pen with the counter takedown but Lane avoids it easily.
Lane walks into a jab.
Pen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lane drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pen dives on top into guard.
Pen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pen has managed to get both his arms back between Lane's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lane has his foot on Pen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane has a closed guard, preventing Pen from standing up.
Pen won't allow Lane to sweep him here.
Lane has his foot on Pen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pen works his way back into a safe position though.
Lane wants to stand and escape but Pen is having none of it.
Lane pulls Pen in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pen wants to stand but Lane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pen wants to pass the guard but Lane is keeping the position.
Pen wants to stand but Lane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pen has managed to get both his arms back between Lane's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pen defends it easily.
Pen throws a strike but Lane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lane trying to control but Pen is working from the bottom.
Lane advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane trying to control the position but Pen is working away.
Pen is trying to get back to his feet.
Lane tries for a kimura but Pen is defending well.
Pen is not content to let Lane control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Lane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lane tries to bum rush Pen with a series of wild strikes but Pen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pen slips a jab and a cross from Lane.
Lane throws a leg kick but Pen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pen misses with a series of wild punches.
Lane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pen quickly recovers to half guard.
Lane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pen can do to turn this around?
Lane is looking for a kimura here.
Pen wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lane.
Pen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lane.
Lane lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lane wants to work for an arm triangle but Pen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lane is looking for a kimura but Pen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lane to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lane thows a huge punch but Pen dodges it nicely.
Lane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peter Lane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lane is trying for a kimura here. Pen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lane wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Lane!
Peter Lane is the new featherweight champion!
Peter Lane took some time post fight to say the following; 'Win or Lose, NO ONE steps in here and puts as much heart in a fight as me!! Set up my next fight and I'll be ready.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Pablos (ranked 1757 p4p, 179 weight class) and Ishiihara Sakuraba (ranked 2184 p4p, 217 weight class). Pablos comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Ishiihara Sakuraba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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44
158 lbs
36 - 50 - 0 |
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29
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Good knees
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 50 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Pablos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but Pablos gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the cage.
Pablos wants to clinch
and Sakuraba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sakuraba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pablos is just riding it out for now. Sakuraba eventually gives up the hold.
Pablos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sakuraba is thwarting Pablos's attempts to control the position.
Sakuraba slips a nice elbow through Pablos's hands, connecting with Pablos's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pablos avoid being mounted?
Sakuraba is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pablos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Pablos tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuraba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pablos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pablos is looking to clinch but Sakuraba is avoiding it.
Pablos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakuraba with the counter takedown but Pablos avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pablos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sakuraba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablos defending well though.
Sakuraba tries to pass to full mount but Pablos defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pablos wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Pablos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba tries to pass to full mount but Pablos defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sakuraba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pablos is rocked!
Sakuraba scores with a big shot! Pablos's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Pablos! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ishiihara Sakuraba!
Pablo Pablos was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 661 p4p, 85 weight class) and Dzoko Dzoker (ranked 1936 p4p, 221 weight class). Dzoker has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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37
255 lbs
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278 lbs
35 - 35 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monte Zuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 35 - 0, fighting out of London, Dzoko Dzoker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuma misses with a wild body shot.
Zuma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut.
Dzoker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zuma lands a head kick that stumbles Dzoker and the fighters go to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzoker trying to control the position here.
Zuma passes Dzoker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Dzoker is defending well.
Dzoker wants to control but Zuma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zuma is working for a submission of some sort.
Zuma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoker actively working from the bottom here.
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dzoker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma.
Zuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Dzoker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dzoker trying to hold on to Zuma's head to control him but Zuma postures up.
Dzoker is defending against the submission attempts here by Zuma.
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dzoker tries to roll over but Zuma keeps him under control.
Zuma is looking for a kimura but Dzoker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage.
Dzoker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuma is working away from the top position though.
Dzoker manages to get to full guard.
Dzoker looking for a sweep. Not yet Dzoker, not yet.
Zuma content to stall in guard here.
Zuma forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker is trying to maintain the position but Zuma is very close to passing his half guard.
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Zuma is looking for a kimura here.
Dzoker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zuma pulls his head out easily.
Dzoker tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg.
Dzoker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zuma is looking for a kimura here.
Zuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dzoker is pressing down on Zuma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dzoker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zuma's guard.
Zuma trying to keep a closed guard but Dzoker is proving a slippery customer.
Dzoker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dzoker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dzoker is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dzoko Dzoker'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.
Zuma avoids the body shot from Dzoker.
Dzoker fails to land the takedown.
A good leg kick by Zuma.
Zuma throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dzoker.
Zuma jabs Dzoker right on the nose. Dzoker blinks but takes it well.
That has opened up Dzoko Dzoker's cut even more.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zuma as he jumps to the side.
Monte Zuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzoko Dzoker.
Zuma misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzoker shoots for a double leg takedown but Zuma sprawls well. He's pushed Dzoker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zuma.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zuma.
Dzoker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zuma misses with a double jab.
Zuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zuma here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma throws a combination that misses
and Dzoker counters with a shoot takedown. Zuma fights it but they end up in guard.
Dzoker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zuma is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dzoker frees his head nicely. Oh but Zuma has switched to an armbar! Dzoker is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Dzoko Dzoker stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre St. Georges (ranked 320 p4p, 45 weight class) and Doc Thomas (ranked 376 p4p, 53 weight class). St. Georges comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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34
265 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
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63
184 lbs
32 - 17 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St. Georges!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Doc Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
St. Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
St. Georges throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Donk. Thomas catches St. Georges right on the button with a cross.
Thomas drives through and clinches with St. Georges against the cage.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is working for takedown but St. Georges is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
St. Georges works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by St. Georges.
A short right from St. Georges on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pierre St. Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Thomas.
A short left from St. Georges.
It looks like Doc Thomas has been cut.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St. Georges struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
A hook to the body from St. Georges.
A right handed body shot lands from St. Georges.
Thomas looks winded!
St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for St. Georges.
A shot in the inside from St. Georges.
A right hand to the body from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a left hand.
St. Georges lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by St. Georges.
St. Georges is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Georges lands a right hand.
St. Georges works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas prevents a body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges.
St. Georges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
A hook to the body from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
A short right from St. Georges on the inside.
St. Georges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
St. Georges breaks the clinch.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St. Georges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St. Georges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but St. Georges pushes him off.
Thomas tries to clinch but St. Georges moves away
letting St. Georges counter with a right hand.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St. Georges scores with a jab to the jaw.
That has opened up Doc Thomas's cut even more.
St. Georges moves in close and cracks Thomas with a massive right hand! Thomas, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by St. Georges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre St. Georges!
Pierre St. Georges retains his heavyweight title!
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