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CEC 682.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shi Fu Tu (ranked 1041 p4p, 120 weight class) and Ethan Sheehy (ranked 2334 p4p, 243 weight class). Fu Tu's entrance music is Klendathu drop. A fine choice. Sheehy has chosen Tree falls - Timber! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
150 lbs
28 - 16 - 4 |
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168 cm
27
149 lbs
13 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 4, fighting out of London, Shi Fu Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ethan Sheehy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu Tu scores with a decent looking hook.
Sheehy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shi Fu Tu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheehy looks to land a body kick but Fu Tu moved away.
Fu Tu throws a sloppy head kick and Sheehy moves out of range easily.
Sheehy moves out of range of the leg kick from Fu Tu.
Sheehy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Ethan Sheehy has been cut.
Fu Tu lands a jab to Sheehy's midsection.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu cracks a nice hook into Sheehy's ribs.
Sheehy scores with a shot to the body.
Sheehy cracks Fu Tu with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu Tu scores with a sloppy right hand. Sheehy should have avoided that one.
Sheehy lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu Tu lands with a right hand.
Fu Tu misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sheehy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sheehy staying out of range there.
Sheehy throws out a counter right but Fu Tu avoids it with no problem.
Sheehy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fu Tu with a jab.
Sheehy throws a shot from downtown. Fu Tu moves away and avoids it.
Sheehy throws the kick towards the body but Fu Tu avoids it.
Sheehy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
And Sheehy responds with a good body kick, but Fu Tu manages to step out the way in time.
Fu Tu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fu Tu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fu Tu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sheehy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu moves out of range as Sheehy throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu Tu misses with a right hand
and Sheehy counters with a big head kick but Fu Tu shrugs it off.
Fu Tu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sheehy counters with a nice leg kick.
Sheehy throws a poor cross that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sheehy actively working from the bottom here.
Fu Tu trying to control from half guard but Sheehy is working away.
Sheehy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fu Tu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fu Tu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sheehy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fu Tu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehy is staying active underneath Fu Tu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sheehy wants to get back to his feet.
Sheehy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fu Tu is keen to just control but Sheehy is a slippery customer.
Sheehy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fu Tu is looking to advance position but Sheehy won't allow it.
Sheehy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fu Tu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been informed that Sheehy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fu Tu is pushing down on Sheehy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sheehy is fighting to maintain full guard but Fu Tu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sheehy is in trouble now - Fu Tu has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu tries to control but Sheehy wriggling away.
Sheehy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sheehy tries to hold on but Fu Tu pushes him away.
Fu Tu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fu Tu throws some wild stikes that Sheehy manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fu Tu controlling from the full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Fu Tu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sheehy tries to lock up and control but Fu Tu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fu Tu looking to finish Sheehy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sheehy!
Poor strikes thrown by Fu Tu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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!
BOOM! Fu Tu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fu Tu controlling the pace for now.
Sheehy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fu Tu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Fu Tu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Sheehy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fu Tu drops his hands momentarily and Sheehy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fu Tu throws the kick towards the body but Sheehy avoids it.
Sheehy throws a body punch but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Sheehy ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheehy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fu Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fu Tu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheehy checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Fu Tu.
Some bone on bone action there as Sheehy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sheehy with the counter takedown but Fu Tu avoids it easily.
Fu Tu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheehy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu Tu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheehy's sensitive parts.
Fu Tu catches Sheehy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sheehy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fu Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheehy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shi Fu Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheehy moves out of range of the strikes.
Fu Tu scores with a leg kick.
Sheehy misses with a body shot.
Sheehy lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Shi Fu Tu has been cut.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fu Tu.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu connects with a leg kick. Sheehy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sheehy loads up on a big right hand but Fu Tu slips the punch.
Fu Tu scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut. Sheehy saw that one coming.
Sheehy throws a lazy right hand but Fu Tu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fu Tu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fu Tu digs a good hook to Sheehy's body.
Fu Tu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheehy can do to turn this around?
Sheehy thuds a left hand into Fu Tu's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sheehy checks a leg kick.
Sheehy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fu Tu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fu Tu lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by Fu Tu's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fu Tu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sheehy's hands.
Fu Tu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sheehy can pounce on him.
Sheehy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu Tu throws out the jab.
Fu Tu lunges at Sheehy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sheehy's hand.
Sheehy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sheehy avoids the body shot from Fu Tu.
Sheehy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sheehy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu Tu misses with a few strikes there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sheehy.
Fu Tu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fu Tu tries to land a leg kick but Sheehy saw it coming and moves away.
Fu Tu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sheehy misses with a hook.
Fu Tu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheehy looks to land a combination. Fu Tu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheehy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fu Tu with a body shot.
Sheehy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fu Tu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Fu Tu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fu Tu's corner calls for a 1-2. Fu Tu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Fu Tu finds it's target.
Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheehy manages to avoid it.
Sheehy defending well as Fu Tu loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Sheehy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fu Tu swinging wildly here.
Fu Tu clobbers Sheehy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sheehy can pounce on him.
A jab from Sheehy misses.
A clash of legs there as Sheehy blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sheehy checks a leg kick.
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Sheehy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sheehy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sheehy moves away from the strike by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a hook to the body
and Sheehy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sheehy blocks a low kick nicely.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sheehy.
Sheehy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sheehy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Fu Tu.
Crunch! Fu Tu slams his shin into Sheehy's torso.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fu Tu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sheehy.
Fu Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheehy.
Sheehy misses the shot to the body.
Sheehy throws a head kick that half lands.
A leg kick checked by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu tries to counter with a takedown but Sheehy is quick to defend against it.
Fu Tu checks a leg kick.
Fu Tu digs a good hook to Sheehy's body.
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!
Fu Tu lands with a nice combination. Sheehy backs away looking to recover.
Fu Tu lands with an uppercut that bounces Sheehy off the cage and back into range.
Sheehy gets a double leg takedown into Fu Tu's guard.
Fu Tu wants to control the position but Sheehy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu is staying active underneath Sheehy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fu Tu trying to hold on to Sheehy's head to control him but Sheehy postures up.
Fu Tu is trying to stand.
Sheehy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fu Tu is looking for a sweep. Sheehy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ethan Sheehy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fu Tu trying to control but Sheehy postures up.
Sheehy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sheehy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fu Tu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sheehy trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu Tu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fu Tu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu wants to sweep but no luck.
Fu Tu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shi Fu Tu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fu Tu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sheehy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fu Tu has managed to get both his arms back between Sheehy's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fu Tu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fu Tu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sheehy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fu Tu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fu Tu wants to control from the top but Sheehy keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shi Fu Tu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fu Tu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shi Fu Tu!
Shi Fu Tu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony O Rangers (ranked 2156 p4p, 222 weight class) and Macho Randy (ranked 2129 p4p, 220 weight class). O Rangers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Helicopter- Bloc Party. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
27 - 18 - 2 |
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43
271 lbs
23 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
27 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony O Rangers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macho Randy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Rangers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Randy defends it nicely.
Randy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Randy scoring well with a low kick there.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Rangers or perhaps it was just good defense by Randy, which made it look bad.
Randy throws out a counter right but O Rangers avoids it with no problem.
Macho Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy thuds a left hand into O Rangers's body.
O Rangers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
O Rangers fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony O Rangers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Rangers moves into the clinch.
O Rangers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Rangers has managed to clinch.
Randy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Rangers backwards.
O Rangers has been working on his balance at Death Valley Training Facility, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Randy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy misses with a punch to the body.
O Rangers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Rangers breaks the clinch.
Randy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Randy jabs at O Rangers's body.
Randy cracks O Rangers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Randy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Rangers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Randy counters with a body kick that stops O Rangers in his tracks momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Randy there.
Randy throws a wild body kick that O Rangers sees coming a mile off.
O Rangers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randy misses with a body shot.
O Rangers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by Randy.
Randy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as O Rangers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
O Rangers shoots in for a takedown but Randy shows good takedown defense.
O Rangers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Rangers drops his hands momentarily and Randy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Randy scores with a jab to the body.
Randy fakes the leg kick and cracks O Rangers in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Randy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
O Rangers throws a shot from downtown. Randy moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Randy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Rangers rushes Randy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O Rangers swings wildly with an uppercut but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Rangers can't break the clinch.
O Rangers can't get the takedown.
Randy struggles to land a body shot inside as O Rangers controls his hands.
Randy trying to control the position but instead, O Rangers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Randy into the cage.
Randy prevents a takedown attempt there.
O Rangers lands a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Rangers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Rangers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randy keeping full guard, as O Rangers tries to pass.
O Rangers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
O Rangers is fighting to break Randy's control of his arms but Randy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Randy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O Rangers controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
O Rangers postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
O Rangers throws out a loose jab but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Randy lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Rangers doesn't seem phased though.
O Rangers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Randy is controlling O Rangers's trapped leg to prevent O Rangers from advancing to side control.
O Rangers controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
O Rangers thows a huge punch but Randy dodges it nicely.
O Rangers is trying to control the action in half guard but Randy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Rangers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Randy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Rangers wants to pass the guard but Randy is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Randy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Randy clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Rangers.
O Rangers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Randy.
O Rangers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
O Rangers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randy keeps working.
O Rangers scores with a couple of short elbows.
O Rangers trying to control the action but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy parries the strikes from O Rangers easily there. O Rangers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Randy to escape.
Randy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Rangers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Randy!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers fails to advance to Randy's back.
Randy is squirming around, avoiding O Rangers's attempts to control the action.
O Rangers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Randy has worked his arm free - good work by Randy!
O Rangers tries to stand but Randy is controlling his head.
O Rangers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randy keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Randy gets back to half guard.
O Rangers is looking to advance position but Randy won't allow it.
O Rangers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Rangers is trying to control. Randy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Rangers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Rangers wants to stand up but Randy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Randy sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macho Randy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Rangers shoots in looking for a takedown but Randy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Rangers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Rangers on the side of the head.
O Rangers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randy connects with a crisp jab.
O Rangers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randy, pushing him back against the cage.
O Rangers is working for takedown but Randy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony O Rangers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Rangers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Randy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
O Rangers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Randy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Rangers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Rangers closes the distance but Randy moves to the side
and Randy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers fails with a takedown attempt.
Randy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Rangers.
O Rangers misses with a series of wild punches.
O Rangers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Randy avoids it really well and circles away.
Randy lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Randy catches O Rangers right on the button with a cross.
Randy closes the distance and clinches.
Randy working aggressively here.
Randy taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Randy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Randy works O Rangers's body with a nice hook.
Randy lands with a hook. O Rangers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Rangers takes one to the chin there.
Randy checks a leg kick.
Randy throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Rangers dives in and scores a takedown into Randy's guard.
Randy keeping moving, preventing O Rangers from controlling successfully.
Randy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Rangers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
O Rangers wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
Randy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Randy is pulling down on O Rangers's head. It's preventing any offense from O Rangers, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
O Rangers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than O Rangers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
O Rangers tries to move to mount but Randy blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers is trying to get an arm triangle but Randy is defending well.
Randy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by O Rangers.
O Rangers moves into full mount!
Randy is squirming around, avoiding O Rangers's attempts to control the action.
Tony O Rangers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy avoids a series of strikes thrown by O Rangers.
O Rangers swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Randy is now in O Rangers's guard. A big mistake from O Rangers there, giving up the dominant position!
Randy advances to half guard.
O Rangers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Rangers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy decides to stand up.
O Rangers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Randy pinned against the cage. Randy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randy tests O Rangers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Macho Randy.
I've got Randy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Randy!
In his post fight interview, Macho Randy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Kersikov (ranked 1758 p4p, 196 weight class) and Bong Ji Woo (ranked 1287 p4p, 143 weight class). Ji Woo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 나쁜 달 상승 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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42
142 lbs
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Ji Woo.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Ji Woo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov scores with a one two! Ji Woo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Ji Woo.
Kersikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Ji Woo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Ji Woo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Ji Woo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Ji Woo lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov wants to clinch but Ji Woo slips to the side
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov is looking to clinch.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Ji Woo finds it's target.
Ji Woo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Ji Woo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ji Woo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ji Woo misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ji Woo needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Ji Woo tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Ji Woo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kersikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ji Woo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov moves forwards but Ji Woo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
Kersikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ji Woo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ji Woo has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ji Woo looking to control.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Kersikov is sitting in close to Ji Woo's body. Ji Woo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kersikov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kersikov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ji Woo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bong Ji Woo!
A very excited looking Bong Ji Woo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gray (ranked 887 p4p, 112 weight class) and Hip Hop (ranked 962 p4p, 121 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hop's choice of entrance music: Hard in Da Paint. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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245 lbs
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246 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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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
33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hip Hop!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hop misses with a head kick.
Hop lands a jab to Gray's midsection.
Gray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gray connects with an inside leg kick.
Hop gets a clinch.
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gray momentarily.
A slow jab from Hop misses its intended target.
Hop drops Gray with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gray looks back up at him and smiles so Hop waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gray is rocked!
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!
Gray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oh Gray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gray scores with a punch to the head.
Gray seems to have got his legs back now.
Hip Hop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hop lands with a shot to the body.
Gray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hop.
Gray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hop.
Hop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gray misses with a hook.
Hop lands a big uppercut and Gray crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gray looks OK. Hop waves Gray back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Gray.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hop misses with an uppercut
and Gray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hop thinking.
Nice cross by Hop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Hop.
Hop throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray.
A jab from Hop does it's job there.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hop feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gray sprawling to the canvas! Gray rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hop finish him?!
Gray thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hop if he has to take too many more of those.
Gray throws a big shot that misses.
Hop follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hop throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hop throws a hook to the side of Gray's head but Gray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray takes one on the button.
Hop drops Gray with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gray looks back up at him and smiles so Hop waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hop.
Gray avoids the body shot from Hop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hop misses.
Hop just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGray.
Hop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hop swings widly with a right hand
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray tried to score with a low kick but Hop checks it.
It seemed like Hop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hop jabs Gray right on the nose. Gray blinks but takes it well.
Hop pushes Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hop takes an elbow to the temple.
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hop takes one on the button.
Gray works the jab nicely.
Hop is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hop cracks Gray with an open hand slap.
Hop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Hop misses the shot to the body.
Hop instigates a clinch.
Hop lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gray.
Hop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray wants to break free but Hop has control.
Gray is trying to force a seperation but Hop has the dominant position.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hip Hop dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hop throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gray is looking to slow Hop down with leg kicks.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Hop.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Hop.
Hop throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
Hop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hop throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left lands for Hop.
Hop misses with a body kick.
Hop cracks Gray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Hop.
Hop closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gray! Hop dives in looking to finish! Gray is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hip Hop!
Hip Hop 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Monteiro (ranked 835 p4p, 106 weight class) and Buse Mann (ranked 635 p4p, 86 weight class). Mann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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33
274 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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28
233 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Monteiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buse Mann!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann lands a nice hook to Monteiro's body. Monteiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mann throws a sloppy head kick and Monteiro moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Monteiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monteiro.
Mann misses with a low kick.
Monteiro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Monteiro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monteiro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monteiro counters with a straight right hand.
Monteiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Mann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mann misses with a hook
enabling Monteiro to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Buse Mann has been cut.
Mann throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Monteiro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann scores with a sloppy right hand. Monteiro should have avoided that one.
Monteiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mann throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Monteiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monteiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mann. Mann obviously looking to wear him down.
Mann misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Monteiro's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monteiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Mann lands a nice looking body kick.
Monteiro staying out of range there.
Mann throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Monteiro counters with a straight right hand.
Monteiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buse Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mann throws out a counter right but Monteiro avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann throws a combination that misses
and Monteiro counters with a beautiful punch that sends Mann to the canvas!
Mann is rocked!
Monteiro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Monteiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mann.
Monteiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monteiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mann connects with an inside leg kick.
Mann jabs at Monteiro's body.
Mann throws a head kick but Monteiro moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a nice looking combination but Monteiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Monteiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mann throws the left hand but Monteiro avoids the punch easily.
Mann throws a push kick but Monteiro slaps the foot to one side.
Monteiro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mann avoids it.
Mann swings for the body but Monteiro moves out of range.
Monteiro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monteiro.
Mann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monteiro. That did some damage!
Mann misses with a looping right.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Monteiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mann scores with a leg kick.
Mann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monteiro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mann throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Monteiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monteiro is out of range and Mann settles back down.
Mann throws a head kick that misses
and Monteiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monteiro throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily.
Mann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monteiro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mann misses with a kick to the body.
Monteiro is looking to counter punch.
Mann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Monteiro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Mann.
Mann scores with a spinning back kick!
A solid body kick from Mann.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mann looks to land a left hand but Monteiro moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buse Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buse Mann's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mann, right into the meat.
Mann misses with a body shot.
Monteiro throwing a counter right hand but Mann manages to avoid it.
Mann looks for the body kick but Monteiro saw that one coming.
Mann throws the left hand but Monteiro avoids the punch easily.
Monteiro thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mann fakes the leg kick and cracks Monteiro in the body.
Mann scores with a push kick.
Mann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monteiro.
Mann throws a right hand that Monteiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Monteiro also avoids with ease.
Monteiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut.
Monteiro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mann. That one must have hurt.
Mann connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Mann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Monteiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mann looks for the body kick but Monteiro saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Monteiro misses its target.
Mann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monteiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Monteiro misses the target.
Buse Mann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mann scores with a jab. Monteiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mann misses with a kick to the body
and Monteiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mann lands with a nice body punch.
Mann connects with an inside leg kick.
Mann lands with a shot to the body.
Mann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mann. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann lands a nice hook to Monteiro's body. Monteiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monteiro cracks Mann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Mann misses with a combination
and Monteiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mann throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Mann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monteiro doesn't seem phased though.
Mann thuds his shin into the meat of Monteiro's side.
Mann lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mann thows a body kick. Monteiro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Monteiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mann momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mann misses with a hook
and Monteiro counters with a big uppercut that knocks Mann off his feet! Monteiro dives into side control looking to finish!
Mann is still in real trouble! Can Monteiro finish him?
Monteiro decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mann to his feet.
Mann seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann misses with a hook to the body
and Monteiro counters with a right hand from hell and Mann is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Monteiro!
A relieved looking Tony Monteiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bastyn Dall (ranked 507 p4p, 65 weight class) and Finnish Experiment (ranked 412 p4p, 56 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Bride - Beast. 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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40
137 lbs
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30
153 lbs
13 - 6 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 24 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bastyn Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall blocks a head kick by Experiment.
Experiment tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall throws the left hand but Experiment avoids the punch easily.
Dall works the jab nicely.
A head kick from Dall lands but Experiment takes it in his stride.
Experiment cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
We've been informed that Experiment has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Experiment finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Experiment tries to clinch up.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Experiment misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Experiment thumps Dall with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Experiment lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Experiment swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall takes a swing at Experiment's ribcage but misses.
Experiment blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dall is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment.
Finnish Experiment is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Experiment blocks a jab.
Experiment looks to clinch
and Dall counters with a leg kick.
Dall has his takedown stuffed
letting Experiment counter with a right hand.
Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Experiment moves into the clinch.
Dall lands a right hand.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Dall is trying to break free.
Experiment tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment.
Dall gets control of Experiment's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Experiment would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dall trying to control the position.
Dall has his foot on Experiment's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Experiment works his way back into a safe position though.
Experiment 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.
Dall is trying to hold Experiment in close to prevent damage but Experiment has managed to pass into half guard.
Experiment slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to roll over but Experiment keeps him under control.
Experiment sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Experiment's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dall trying to hold on to Experiment's head to control him but Experiment postures up.
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.
Experiment stalling.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Experiment is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall wants to control but Experiment is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Experiment tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dall misses the jab.
Dall scores with a jab.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Experiment slips the punch.
Experiment throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Experiment sprawls well. Experiment wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dall moves into range and clinches up with Experiment.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall blocks the elbow strike.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment misses with a punch to the body.
Dall misses with some punches.
Dall landing knees to the body.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dall takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment.
It looks like Bastyn Dall has been cut.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Dall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Experiment has Dall pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lands an elbow inside that Dall shrugs off.
Finnish Experiment seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Experiment back against the cage.
Experiment misses with an elbow over the top.
Dall working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dall takes an elbow to the temple.
Dall goes for a takedown attempt but Experiment pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Experiment fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Experiment checks it.
Experiment wants to counter with a clinch but Dall pushes him away.
Finnish Experiment seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Experiment looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Experiment throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dall lands with a light punch inside.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Experiment.
Experiment lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Experiment.
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Experiment is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Experiment, right into the meat.
Experiment tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Dall has Experiment up against the cage in a clinch.
Dall turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment can't do much from the bottom here.
Dall misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Experiment tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment keeps working.
Dall tries to advance position but instead Experiment slips a leg back in to half guard.
Dall thows a huge punch but Experiment dodges it nicely.
Dall trying to advance position but Experiment counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Dall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Experiment works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Experiment is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Experiment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Experiment keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finnish Experiment will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bastyn Dall's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Experiment blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Experiment. Experiment obviously looking to wear him down.
Experiment checks a leg kick nicely.
Experiment takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Dall catches Experiment with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Experiment has managed to clinch.
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws the left hand but Experiment avoids the punch easily.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Experiment throws a nice inside leg kick.
Experiment wants to land a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Experiment wants to land a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment misses with a head kick.
Dall throws a hook but Experiment blocks it.
Dall backing away here, and Experiment unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dall has managed to clinch.
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment slows down the pace here.
Dall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dall dodges an elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Dall.
A right hand to the body from Experiment.
Experiment lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Experiment throws an elbow but misses.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dall.
Dall tries for a takedown but Experiment manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Experiment lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Experiment creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dall's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment lands a left hand.
Experiment will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dall up against the cage.
Dall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dall misses with some punches.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment misses with an elbow strike.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment.
Experiment tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment.
Experiment misses with a body punch.
Dall lands a hook that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
Experiment misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Experiment as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Dall in his tracks for a moment.
Experiment misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Experiment.
Experiment creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dall's defenses.
Bastyn Dall's cut is getting worse.
Experiment comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment.
Dall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Experiment.
Bastyn Dall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A left hand lands to the body for Dall.
Dall tries to throw a body punch but Experiment avoids it by throwing Dall back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Experiment.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment controls the action.
Dall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
Dall blocks an elbow strike.
Dall takes an elbow to the temple.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dall blocks the elbow strike.
Experiment lands a nice elbow.
Experiment lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dall is rocked!
Jeez, Bastyn Dall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dall wants to break free but Experiment has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Experiment comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Experiment 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Finnish Experiment had this to say: 'I tried something new.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xafan Kong (ranked 524 p4p, 79 weight class) and Charley Hanagan (ranked 649 p4p, 96 weight class). Kong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Demon's Theme. Hanagan has chosen Guilty Until Proven Innocent as his entrance music. Xafan Kong has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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211 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanagan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kong throws a low kick but Hanagan avoids it.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Hanagan moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanagan.
Hanagan cracks Kong with an open hand slap.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Hanagan ducks down to avoid it.
Hanagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanagan.
Hanagan feints and as Kong raises his hands in defense, Hanagan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanagan slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kong trying to control from the bottom.
Kong is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan working over Kong with some ground and pound. Kong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kong has hold of Hanagan's hands but Hanagan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanagan prevents Kong from improving his position.
Kong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanagan.
Hanagan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kong sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hanagan connects with a nice short shot to Kong's temple.
Kong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Jungle Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kong is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hanagan lands a couple of elbows.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanagan pushes down on Kong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kong tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
Hanagan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanagan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanagan's back!
Hanagan can't escape the position.
Hanagan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hanagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kong tries to pass to full mount but Hanagan defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to sweep but Kong has passed to side control!
Kong wants to control but Hanagan is keeping him busy.
Hanagan tries to improve position but can't.
Hanagan regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanagan.
Hanagan lands a really nice looking cross but Kong seems unphased.
Kong wants to slow Hanagan down by chopping away at his legs.
Kong defending well as Hanagan loads up on a big left hand.
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Kong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanagan will feel that in the morning.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong lands a head kick. Hanagan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Hanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan lands a head shot.
Kong throws a front kick aimed at Hanagan's knee but Hanagan avoids it well.
Hanagan blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Kong.
Hanagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanagan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanagan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Kong is working hard here to advance position.
Kong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong dodges the ground and pound from Hanagan.
Hanagan is trying to get an arm triangle but Kong is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Hanagan throwing strikes but Kong manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hanagan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanagan 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.
Kong is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kong avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kong is looking to escape.
Hanagan prevents Kong from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kong is trying to control but can't.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hanagan there.
Hanagan thows a huge punch but Kong dodges it nicely.
Hanagan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanagan.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hanagan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kong is looking to improve his position.
Kong keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hanagan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanagan prevents Kong from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is trying to control but can't.
Kong moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kong can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanagan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kong is looking to escape.
Hanagan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanagan slips a nice elbow through Kong's hands, connecting with Kong's forehead.
Hanagan is looking for a kimura but Kong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanagan to get the leverage.
Hanagan throws a strike but Kong avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kong controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself.
Hanagan distracts Kong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hanagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanagan has gone for a leg lock! Kong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanagan's guard.
Kong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanagan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Kong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanagan scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Kong.
Kong lands a jab to the nose.
Hanagan goes for a double leg but Kong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kong continues to drive forward.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanagan throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Hanagan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kong throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanagan throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanagan is able to avoid easily.
Xafan Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan tries to clinch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanagan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xafan Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Hanagan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hanagan shoots in and drives through. Kong sprawls well.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong loads up on a big right hand but Hanagan slips the punch.
Charley Hanagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kong throws a right hand that misses
and Hanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Kong as he connects with a hook.
Kong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
A cross from Hanagan lands.
Kong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanagan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanagan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Hanagan!
A very excited looking Charley Hanagan 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Elmore James (ranked 160 p4p, 18 weight class) and Taz McKane (ranked 858 p4p, 110 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aMfD2O9Gds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elmore James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taz McKane!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James avoids the body shot from McKane.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from James.
Nice shot lands for McKane.
McKane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKane blocks a head kick by James.
McKane looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
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!
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKane, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.
A shot in the inside from James.
James lands a nice uppercut.
McKane's coach down at MONEY TEAM!!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McKane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
James blocks an uppercut.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McKane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by James.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
McKane misses with some punches.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane lands a right hand.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKane or not.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James prevents a body shot from McKane.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from James.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
James is trying to pull guard but McKane has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
McKane got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McKane has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McKane gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKane connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
James looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with a straight right.
McKane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James throws a lazy right hand but McKane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
McKane's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good exchange - McKane coming out on top.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McKane darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKane avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McKane lands a jab to the head.
McKane moves out of range of the leg kick from James.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James is rocked!
McKane works James's body with a nice hook.
McKane takes one on the button.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
McKane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
James avoids the body shot from McKane.
A jab from McKane does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with McKane's head.
James staying out of range there.
James jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane cracks James with a good jab.
James throws a hook but McKane avoids it easily.
James gets tackled into the cage by McKane. McKane maintains the clinch.
James tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
McKane tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
James has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
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!
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
McKane lands with a left to the head.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a body shot from McKane.
James misses with the head strike.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.
McKane misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKane just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but McKane avoids the damage to the body.
James gets through McKane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McKane down to the mat. McKane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James clobbers McKane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James moves forwards but McKane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
A big left from James misses.
Taz McKane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James scores with a jab.
McKane cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James walks into a left hand.
McKane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James walks into a straight right hand from McKane.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James moves out of range as McKane strikes.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane misses the jab.
James throws a big shot that misses.
McKane thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James moves forwards but McKane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McKane misses with a hook.
James works McKane's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McKane misses with an uppercut.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McKane doesn't seem bothered though.
McKane wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
McKane punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
Taz McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKane lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McKane slips a jab from James.
James throws a hook but McKane blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKane.
James throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane's corner calls for a 1-2. McKane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
McKane throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James looks to land a combination but McKane avoids it well.
A nice side step and McKane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McKane takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
McKane works James's body with a nice hook.
McKane scores with a decent looking hook.
James thuds his right hand into McKane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James throws an off balance right hand
and McKane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James scores with a nice right hand.
McKane just misses with a punch to the body.
McKane thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
McKane cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James lands a jab.
James lands with an overhand left.
McKane missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKane tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKane wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McKane 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.
McKane throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
James misses with a looping right.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKane. McKane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James takes a swing at McKane's ribcage but misses.
McKane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McKane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from James.
James looks to land a left hand but McKane moved out of range nicely.
James scores with a hook to the body. McKane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McKane throws a jab when James was well out of range.
McKane scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
James moves out of range as McKane strikes.
James throws a leg kick
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taz McKane.
Well McKane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz McKane!
In his post fight interview, Taz McKane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Archie Griffiths (ranked 141 p4p, 23 weight class) and Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 271 p4p, 34 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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152 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Archie Griffiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head.
Pacheco throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Griffiths thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pacheco misses the body punch
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffiths lands a jab to Pacheco's midsection.
Griffiths looks to land a body kick but Pacheco moved away.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Pacheco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pacheco throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Griffiths is looking to slow Pacheco down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pacheco finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffiths's head.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacheco.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffiths cracks the inside of Pacheco's front leg.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Pacheco moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Pacheco moved away.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Pacheco misses with a hook
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacheco doesn't seem bothered though.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pacheco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Griffiths tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griffiths keeps the fight on the outside.
Pacheco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffiths slips under a jab from Pacheco.
Pacheco checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Pacheco cracks Griffiths with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pacheco throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths counters with a thumping low kick.
Pacheco avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacheco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pacheco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Griffiths swings widly with a right hand
and Pacheco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Griffiths scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griffiths misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths blocks a body shot from Pacheco.
Pacheco lands an elbow just above Griffiths 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacheco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pacheco lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griffiths tries to throw a body punch but Pacheco avoids it by throwing Griffiths back against the cage.
Pacheco blocks a body shot from Griffiths.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pacheco.
Pacheco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
Griffiths is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Griffiths.
A head punch on the inside from Pacheco fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
Griffiths is working Pacheco over against the cage.
Griffiths is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Griffiths digs a right hand underneath Pacheco's ribcage. Pacheco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pacheco breaks from the clinch.
Griffiths takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Pacheco.
Griffiths swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Pacheco misses.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Pacheco moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pacheco is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths tries to work over Pacheco's front leg with a kick but Pacheco checks it.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Pacheco ducked under it nicely.
Pacheco scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths cracks the inside of Pacheco's front leg.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Pacheco saw that one coming.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at Pacheco's legs.
Pacheco throws a sloppy body shot
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pacheco! But no joy.
Pacheco blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffiths motions for Pacheco to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Pacheco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacheco is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Pacheco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Pacheco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacheco swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths lands a nice hook to Pacheco's body. Pacheco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacheco misses with a straight right.
Griffiths connects with a body shot.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Pacheco saw that one coming.
Pacheco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Griffiths looks to throw the jab but Pacheco is out of range.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pacheco is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pacheco misses with a double jab.
Griffiths fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pacheco just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Pacheco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pacheco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pacheco scrambles back to his feet.
Pacheco scores with a decent looking hook.
Griffiths fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pacheco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
Griffiths lands a slapping body shot.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacheco can do to turn this around?
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacheco throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Pacheco tries to bum rush Griffiths with a series of wild strikes but Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths misses the body punch
and Pacheco counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Pacheco gets a clinch.
Pacheco throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Pacheco misses with a punch on the inside.
Pacheco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griffiths uses from the top position.
Pacheco has his foot on Griffiths's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffiths works his way back into a safe position though.
Pacheco is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Griffiths rolls with it to try and escape but Pacheco cranks on the arm and Griffiths is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerardo Pacheco!
A very excited looking Gerardo Pacheco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Chico Grande (ranked 9 p4p, 3 weight class) and Hillary Trump (ranked 89 p4p, 17 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grande might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dead By Dawn by Deicide . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
33 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Jesus Chico Grande!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hillary Trump!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump drives through and clinches with Grande against the cage.
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Trump.
Grande tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Trump tries to pull guard but Grande forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grande blocks a body shot from Trump.
Trump ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trump no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Grande has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grande escapes and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Grande decides to stand back up.
Grande misses with a hook to the body
and Trump counters with a nice uppercut.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande tries a low kick but Trump avoids it.
Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump moves out of range of the leg kick from Grande.
It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trump scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Trump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trump swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grande moves away from the strike by Trump.
That kick from Grande tenderised Trump's leg. Trump is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande misses with a body punch
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Trump takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grande fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trump looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grande lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Trump has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trump and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trump misses with a hook.
Grande misses with an uppercut
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trump throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trump. That did some damage!
Grande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trump swinging wildly here.
Grande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Grande counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trump defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Trump looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande misses with a leg kick
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande throws a series of punches but Trump avoids them all with ease.
Trump takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trump checks a leg kick.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande moves away from the strike by Trump.
Grande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grande scores with a hook.
We've been told by Grande's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trump misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Trump throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Grande was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trump.
Trump might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trump looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Trump blocks a head kick by Grande.
Trump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grande moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trump has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trump moves out of range of the body kick from Grande.
Grande cracks Trump with an open hand slap.
A jab from Trump misses.
Trump has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trump drags the fight down to the ground.
Grande decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Grande appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grande connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trump scrambles back to his feet.
Grande listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Trump is looking for the big counter here.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
Grande throws a leg kick
and Trump counters with a nice uppercut.
Grande moves into the clinch successfully.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
Grande pushes Trump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Trump can turn it around.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Grande is working Trump over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande 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.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trump manages to avoid it.
Trump looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump takes one to the side of the head.
Trump scores with a sloppy right hand. Grande should have avoided that one.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Trump throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump rushes Grande and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Grande.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Trump jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grande walks away with a smile on his face. Trump gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trump.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Trump misses.
Grande scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trump in his tracks.
Grande catches Trump with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grande darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trump lands a slapping body shot.
Trump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trump manages to avoid it.
Trump needs to keep his hands up - Grande had a free shot at his head there.
Grande scores with a leg kick.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trump throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande throws a head kick that misses.
Trump scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Trump lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande avoids the body shot from Trump.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Trump manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Trump misses with a series of wild punches.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande misses with a lunging right hand
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trump's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Trump.
Trump now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trump has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grande finds it's way round the side to connect with Trump's head.
Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Trump moves away from the strike by Grande.
Grande slips under a jab from Trump.
Trump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Grande misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trump throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Trump moved out of range nicely.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
Grande lands a jab to the nose.
Nice cross by Grande.
Trump has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Grande closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grande tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande takes a shot to the head.
Trump is leaning against Grande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trump tries to pull guard but Grande forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grande walks away with a smile on his face. Trump gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hillary Trump.
Grande misses with a leg kick
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump blocks a leg kick.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Trump wants to clinch.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trump takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Trump takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grande misses with a body punch
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grande scores with a spinning back kick!
Grande tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grande pivots, looking for a leg kick but Trump is out of range and Grande settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Trump jumps guard but Grande turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trump pulls guard successfully.
Trump trying to control the position here.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing Grande from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is trying to control the position but Grande postures up.
Trump has his foot on Grande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grande works his way back into a safe position though.
Trump seems keen to control Grande's posture.
Grande is looking to stand up but Trump won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Trump has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Grande is looking to defend but Trump has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Grande! Trump pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Grande taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hillary Trump!
Hillary Trump is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Hillary Trump was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Jesus Chico Grande was interviewed post fight and said 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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