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RRFC Fight Night 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stefanos Drakatis (ranked 6160 p4p, 468 weight class) and Matt Van Bromer (ranked 2856 p4p, 303 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Van Bromer's choice of entrance music: Go To War - Nothing More. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefanos Drakatis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Van Bromer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Bromer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Bromer looking to pass the guard.
Drakatis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Bromer 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.
Van Bromer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Van Bromer has control of an arm but Drakatis manages to advance to Van Bromer's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Bromer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Drakatis's guard. Nice work there by Van Bromer.
Drakatis keeping moving, preventing Van Bromer from controlling successfully.
Van Bromer is looking to work some ground and pound but Drakatis has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Bromer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Bromer preventing the sweep.
Van Bromer looking to pass the guard.
Drakatis wants to get back to his feet but Van Bromer passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Bromer in particular looking to stall.
Drakatis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drakatis trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Van Bromer manages to pass to mount!
Van Bromer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Drakatis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Bromer working Drakatis over with strikes here.
Drakatis working to try and regain half guard.
Drakatis is working hard here to advance position.
Van Bromer controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Bromer prevents Drakatis from getting the reversal.
Van Bromer trying to control but Drakatis is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Bromer raining down shots from the mount!
Drakatis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Van Bromer.
Van Bromer avoids the attempt from Drakatis to control.
Van Bromer is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Van Bromer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Van Bromer!
A victorious Matt Van Bromer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Woody (ranked 6461 p4p, 503 weight class) and Jaiden Chamberlain (ranked 24886 p4p, 540 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Woody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaiden Chamberlain!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamberlain looks for a takedown but Woody sprawls well.
Chamberlain tries to clinch but Woody moves away
and Woody counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chamberlain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woody pulls his head out easily.
Woody not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Woody working over Chamberlain with some ground and pound. Chamberlain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chamberlain wants to control but Woody is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chamberlain wants to improve his position but Woody is controlling well.
Woody slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woody wants to control but Chamberlain is keeping him busy.
Woody seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It looks like Jaiden Chamberlain has been cut.
Woody slips a nice elbow through Chamberlain's hands, connecting with Chamberlain's forehead.
Woody has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamberlain taking some punishment here, with Woody in his half guard.
Woody looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Woody wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chamberlain keeps working.
Chamberlain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chamberlain is rocked!
Chamberlain wants to get back to his feet.
Woody wants to pass to mount but Chamberlain is defending the position.
Woody trying to control the pace.
Woody missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woody works his way into full mount!
Woody dominating with strikes here.
Chamberlain is still in real trouble! Can Woody finish him?
We've been hearing good reports from Woody's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Woody fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Woody softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Chamberlain is out cold! Woody jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Woody!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Johnson (ranked 2582 p4p, 243 weight class) and Danny Rand (ranked 3116 p4p, 274 weight class). Rand comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Protect ya neck-Wu Tang kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Danny Rand has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Rand!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Rand back into the cage.
Rand gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rand pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rand jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Rand shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson has been working on his balance at FIERCE - 15 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rand.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rand is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Rand circles away and we're back to standing.
Rand digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Johnson shoots in and bounces Rand off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Rand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson stands up and waves to Rand to follow him.
Rand lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rand misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rand thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rand misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Rand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rand gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rand wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rand is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Johnson!
A less than humble Adam Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Dash (ranked 3218 p4p, 372 weight class) and Martin Morales (ranked 5711 p4p, 508 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Dash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Morales!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dash throws a right hand that Morales ducks under and follows up with a left that Morales also avoids with ease.
Morales looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dash attempts a counter takedown but Morales avoids it well and moves away.
Dash misses with a looping left.
Dash takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Morales bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dash's head backwards.
Dash lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Dash moves away from the strike by Morales.
A swing and a miss from Morales.
Nice defenses there by Dash.
Dash throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Martin Morales has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Dash. Those never looked like landing.
Martin Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Dash.
Morales takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dash lands a head kick. Morales smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dash. Morales shrugs it off though.
Dash throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dash throws a right and a left that Morales avoids nicely.
Morales misses the jab.
Morales misses with a looping left.
Dash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morales throws a poor cross that misses
and Dash decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morales's guard.
Dash stands and steps away. Morales gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dash drops his hands momentarily and Morales takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dash lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morales will feel that in the morning.
Morales looks winded!
Whack! Dash lands a heavy head kick that drops Morales. The ref tackles Dash to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Morales was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jonny Dash!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Poker (ranked 3190 p4p, 369 weight class) and Darius McCrae (ranked 4646 p4p, 464 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wesley Poker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius McCrae!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Poker tenderised McCrae's leg. McCrae is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poker drops McCrae with a beautiful combination! McCrae stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Poker is looking for the KO!
It looks like Darius McCrae has been cut.
No joy there for Poker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poker scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poker clinches.
Poker stops a takedown attempt from McCrae.
McCrae looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Poker.
McCrae has Poker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Poker leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCrae tries to pull guard but Poker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wesley Poker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius McCrae.
McCrae is trying to pull guard but Poker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Poker breaks from the clinch.
Poker gets a clinch.
McCrae is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poker to keep the fight standing.
McCrae is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Poker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCrae is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poker passes to side control.
McCrae is still in real trouble! Can Poker finish him?
Poker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Poker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Poker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCrae is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Poker tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on McCrae's face as Poker controls the position.
McCrae is looking to reverse the position.
Poker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCrae on the ground.
Poker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Poker catches McCrae with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and McCrae forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wesley Poker!
Our winner, Wesley Poker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Pattonson (ranked 3789 p4p, 331 weight class) and Sandy Jones (ranked 4915 p4p, 387 weight class). Jones has chosen Can't leave without it as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Pattonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pattonson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pattonson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pattonson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pattonson tries to stand but Jones is controlling his head.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Pattonson from moving into mount.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Pattonson prevents Jones from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattonson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Pattonson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Pattonson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Pattonson wants to stand but Jones is controlling his arm.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Pattonson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pattonson has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Pattonson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pattonson closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Pattonson is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pattonson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pattonson breaks from the clinch.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Pattonson is proving a slippery customer.
Pattonson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pattonson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones looking to control.
Jones manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Pattonson is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Pattonson breaks from the clinch.
Pattonson gets the takedown into side control.
Jones bucks up and tries to throw Pattonson off but instead Pattonson has got his back!
Jones looks winded!
Pattonson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pattonson looking for the RNC.
Pattonson controlling the position well here. Jones rolled but Pattonson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jones can't escape the position.
Pattonson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Jones right now.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Pattonson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones throws a front kick that sends Pattonson stumbling back into the cage.
Pattonson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pattonson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Pattonson jumps guard.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones tries to stand and escape but Pattonson actually recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pattonson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Curtis Pattonson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pattonson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattonson has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Pattonson wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Pattonson.
Pattonson working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Pattonson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pattonson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pattonson holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Pattonson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones trying to control but Pattonson is working from the bottom.
Pattonson working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops Pattonson from standing up.
Jones passes Pattonson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pattonson gets full guard.
Jones trying to control but Pattonson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pattonson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Pattonson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Pattonson and move into the clinch position.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pattonson's waist but Pattonson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Pattonson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Pattonson in his half guard.
Pattonson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pattonson stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Pattonson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Pattonson dominated that second round.
That's time! Pattonson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pattonson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Pattonson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Pattonson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Curtis Pattonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandy Jones.
Pattonson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to control Pattonson's arms but Pattonson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Pattonson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattonson blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones tries to stall but Pattonson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pattonson manages to pull guard.
Pattonson managing to control the position.
Jones won't allow Pattonson to get back to his feet.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Pattonson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pattonson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pattonson wants to sweep but no luck.
Pattonson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pattonson clinches up against the cage.
Pattonson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Pattonson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattonson looking for a sweep. Not yet Pattonson, not yet.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pattonson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pattonson trying to control the position here.
Jones won't allow Pattonson to sweep him here.
Jones tries to stand but Pattonson is controlling from the bottom.
Pattonson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pattonson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Pattonson instigates a clinch.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pattonson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pattonson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pattonson is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pattonson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Sandy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis Pattonson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pattonson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Pattonson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pattonson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Pattonson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hax Molloway (ranked 2180 p4p, 281 weight class) and Nicky Spite (ranked 2453 p4p, 304 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hax Molloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Spite!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molloway wants to clinch but Spite slips to the side
and Spite counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Molloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spite.
Molloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spite manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Molloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spite moves away.
Spite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molloway.
Spite looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Molloway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spite.
Molloway moves out of range of the body kick from Spite.
Molloway misses with a low kick.
Molloway lands a slapping body shot.
Spite throws a body punch but Molloway moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molloway.
Molloway tried to score with a low kick but Spite checks it.
Spite misses with a kick to the body.
Spite throws a sloppy head kick and Molloway moves out of range easily.
Molloway misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spite is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Molloway rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Molloway.
Spite now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Molloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spite moves away.
Spite misses with a jab, cross combination.
Molloway misses with a low kick.
Spite is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spite swings for the body but Molloway moves out of range.
Spite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spite checks a leg kick nicely.
Spite lands a glancing blow to the side of Molloway's head.
Molloway misses with a low kick as Spite jumps back.
Molloway misses with a head kick.
Molloway throws a series of punches but Spite moves out of range.
Molloway throws a body punch but Spite moves out of range.
No joy there for Molloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spite now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Molloway misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spite lands with a nice body punch.
Hax Molloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molloway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spite looks to land a combination but Molloway avoids it well.
Molloway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Molloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spite moves away.
A shot to the liver by Molloway. Beautiful body shot.
Spite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molloway swings for the body but Spite moves out of range.
Spite lands with a good body shot.
Spite on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spite misses the shot to the body.
Spite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Spite misses the shot to the body.
Molloway has Spite up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Molloway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spite doesn't seem bothered though.
Molloway takes a swing at Spite's ribcage but misses.
Spite checks the leg kick.
Molloway avoids the body shot from Spite.
Molloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molloway throws a leg kick but Spite moved away.
Molloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spite moves away.
Spite takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Molloway misses with a wild body shot.
Spite let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Molloway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spite.
Spite just misses with a punch to the body.
Molloway digs a good body shot into Spite's ribs.
Molloway is looking to chop away at Spite's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molloway defending well as Spite loads up on a big left hand.
Molloway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Molloway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Molloway. Those never looked like landing.
Molloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spite unleashes a big counter combination but Molloway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Molloway is predictable there
and Spite counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molloway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Molloway wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spite misses with a kick to the body.
Spite just misses with a punch to the body.
Molloway throws a leg kick but Spite moved away.
Molloway throws a chopping leg kick but Spite manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molloway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spite misses the shot to the body.
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 Hax Molloway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Molloway throws a body punch but Spite moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molloway. Spite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molloway wants to land a leg kick but Spite is out of range.
Molloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spite.
Spite swings widly with a right hand
and Molloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spite takes a swing at Molloway's ribcage but misses.
Molloway throws a low kick but Spite moves out of range easily.
Molloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molloway misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spite was well out of range. Poor timing from Molloway.
A slow jab from Spite misses its intended target.
Molloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molloway has closed the distance and engaged Spite in a clinch.
Spite takes a knee right on the jaw!
Molloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spite can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Molloway walks away with a smile on his face. Spite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Molloway misses with a body shot.
Molloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spite was well out of range. Poor timing from Molloway.
Molloway digs a good hook to Spite's body.
Molloway misses with a low kick.
Molloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molloway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molloway. Spite does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Spite releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Molloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molloway moves away.
Molloway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Molloway wants to land a leg kick but Spite is out of range.
Spite blocks a head kick by Molloway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molloway gets a clinch.
Spite can't break the clinch.
Molloway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spite breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molloway throws a head kick that misses.
Spite looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spite swings away with a body shot that misses
and Molloway counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Molloway clinches with his opponent.
Spite is trying to break the clinch but Molloway has him pressed against the cage.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spite breaks from the clinch.
Hax Molloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Molloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spite fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spite defending well as Molloway loads up on a big left hand.
Molloway throws a body punch but Spite moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Molloway.
Spite throws the kick towards the body but Molloway avoids it.
Molloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spite was well out of range. Poor timing from Molloway.
A countering left hand to the body from Spite misses.
Molloway misses with a body shot.
Spite throws a jab but it's blocked by Molloway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spite. Molloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Molloway swings for the body but Spite moves out of range.
Spite appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spite throws a nice looking combination but Molloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Spite.
Molloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molloway blocks a leg kick.
Spite checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Molloway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Spite misses with an uppercut.
Spite misses with a body shot.
Molloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spite misses with a head kick.
Molloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Spite is just out of range.
Spite throws a head kick but Molloway moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Spite.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Spite.
Spite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molloway manages to avoid it.
Molloway tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spite manages to circle out of the way.
Molloway misses with a wild body shot.
Spite swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Molloway moves in looking to clinch but Spite pushes him off.
Spite avoids the body shot from Molloway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hax Molloway dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Spite avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Molloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molloway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molloway.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Molloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molloway misses with a knee to the head.
Molloway misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Molloway has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Spite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spite struggles to land a body shot inside as Molloway controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spite has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Molloway uses from the top position.
Molloway is fighting to break Spite's control of his arms but Spite is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Molloway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molloway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molloway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Molloway wants to stand but Spite is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molloway trying to control but Spite is working from the bottom.
Spite is trying to control the position but Molloway postures up.
Spite keeping full guard, as Molloway tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spite will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hax Molloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spite keeping moving, preventing Molloway from controlling successfully.
Spite pulls Molloway in close to prevent any damage.
Molloway postures up.
Spite controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Molloway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spite tries a head kick but it misses.
Molloway misses with an uppercut.
Spite misses with a wild body shot.
Molloway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Molloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molloway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spite just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spite let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Molloway rushes Spite and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molloway prevents Spite from breaking the clinch.
Spite is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spite taking a breather.
Spite wants to get back to striking at distance but Molloway won't allow it.
Spite is trying to pull guard but Molloway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Molloway has Spite pressed against the cage, preventing Spite from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Molloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hax Molloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Spite is trying to break the clinch but Molloway has him pressed against the cage.
Spite is looking to break free of the clinch but Molloway has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spite is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Molloway to keep the fight standing.
Spite has had enough of the clinch but Molloway keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Molloway obliges.
Spite avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
Spite fails to pull guard.
Spite is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Molloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spite jumps guard but Molloway turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spite is looking to break free of the clinch but Molloway has double underhooks.
Nicky Spite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spite tries to pull guard but Molloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Spite drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hax Molloway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Molloway, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hax Molloway!
Hax Molloway spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sho Nuff (ranked 1453 p4p, 182 weight class) and Trevor Fitch (ranked 2901 p4p, 323 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sho Nuff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fitch.
Fitch throws a hook but Nuff blocks it.
Fitch avoids the head kick by Nuff.
Fitch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nuff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nuff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitch.
Fitch digs a good hook to Nuff's body.
Fitch drives through with a takedown into Nuff's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nuff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nuff seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nuff wants to improve his position but instead Fitch has moved into half guard.
Nuff is looking to improve his position.
Nuff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nuff tries to get out of the position.
Fitch is looking for a kimura but Nuff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitch to get the leverage.
Nuff gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuff looking for a guillotine here but Fitch defends easily.
My spies in LA Vale Tudo inform me that Fitch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fitch won't allow Nuff to sweep him here.
Nuff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nuff pulls Fitch in close to his closed guard and prevents Fitch from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fitch wants to control from the top but Nuff keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nuff has his hands on Fitch's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sho Nuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nuff lands with a kick to the temple. Fitch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nuff plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Trevor Fitch has been cut.
Jab by Nuff.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nuff as he avoids it easily.
Nuff seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nuff scores with a head kick. Fitch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fitch blocks a head kick by Nuff.
Nuff connects with an inside leg kick.
Nuff lands with a good body shot.
Fitch takes one to the chin there.
Fitch misses with an uppercut. Nuff saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuff connects with a jab.
Nuff connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nuff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitch.
Nuff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitch manages to circle out of the way.
Nuff tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuff.
Nuff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nuff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fitch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nuff pinned against the cage. Nuff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Fitch tries to get set, Nuff tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitch manages to avoid the attempt.
Sho Nuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Fitch.
Fitch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nuff sprawls well initially but Fitch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nuff tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Fitch manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fitch moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nuff has worked his arm free - good work by Nuff!
Fitch passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nuff!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch tries to control but Nuff wriggling away.
Nuff stops Fitch from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nuff working to try and regain half guard.
Fitch working for a guillotine from mount but Nuff is in no mood to give up.
Fitch looking to secure an arm triangle but Nuff defends it well.
Nuff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fitch on the ground.
Fitch is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nuff to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nuff shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Nuff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Fitch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Nuff.
Sho Nuff is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuff cracks Fitch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nuff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sho Nuff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuff closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nuff lands an elbow just above Fitch 's eye.
A short body shot lands from Nuff as the two fighters clinch.
Nuff gets through Fitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nuff is leaning against Fitch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nuff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuff has Fitch pressed against the cage, preventing Fitch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitch is trying to pull guard but Nuff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nuff lands a shoulder strike.
Nuff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitch or not.
Nuff leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fitch tries to circle away but Nuff has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nuff to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitch.
Fitch is trying to break the clinch but Nuff is controlling him.
Nuff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitch can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Nuff.
Fitch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nuff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nuff is looking to stand up but Fitch won't let him.
Nuff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nuff has managed to get both his arms back between Fitch's legs - danger averted.
Nuff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fitch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nuff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuff slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fitch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nuff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nuff slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fitch is working an open guard so Nuff takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuff scores with a punch to the head.
Nuff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice body punch from Fitch.
Nuff throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nuff scores with a jab to the body.
Nuff stuffs the takedown.
Sho Nuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Fitch.
Nuff throws a head kick but Fitch moves out of range.
Fitch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitch jabs Nuff right on the nose. Nuff blinks but takes it well.
Nuff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitch is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuff lands an overhand right.
Fitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuff moves away.
Nuff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nuff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitch somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitch on the side of the head.
Nuff punishes Fitch's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fitch is breathing heavily.
Nuff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nuff slips a straight right by Fitch.
Nuff connects with a body shot that sends Fitch's belly button to the back.
Nuff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nuff connects with a body shot that sends Fitch's belly button to the back.
Nuff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nuff throws a combination. Fitch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up Trevor Fitch's cut even more.
Good standup being displayed there by Nuff as he connects with a hook.
Fitch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Nuff lands.
Fitch swings for the body but Nuff moves out of range.
Nuff wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nuff connects with a crisp jab.
Nuff with a hook.
Nuff throws a head kick that Fitch semi-blocks.
Fitch is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooh!!! Nuff has knocked Fitch down with a huge combo! Nuff steps away and waves a wobbly Fitch back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuff finish him?
Nuff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nuff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nuff seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Nuff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Fitch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fitch lands with a good body shot.
Fitch seems to have recovered his senses.
Nuff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitch in his tracks.
Nuff lands a head kick!
Nuff lands a brutal head kick. Fitch looks out on his feet and Nuff throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sho Nuff!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Araki Kenjiro (ranked 2046 p4p, 264 weight class) and Teeth Ferret (ranked 1094 p4p, 148 weight class). Teeth Ferret will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Araki Kenjiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teeth Ferret!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenjiro throws a lazy body kick
and Ferret counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferret is nestled in close to Kenjiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferret controlling the action here.
Kenjiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferret missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret is nestled in close to Kenjiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferret controlling the action here.
Kenjiro's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ferret thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenjiro's head.
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.
Ferret throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kenjiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenjiro is looking to improve his position.
Ferret throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferret content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferret working the head and body with strikes.
Ferret drops an elbow to the side of Kenjiro's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferret is controlling the pace.
Kenjiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenjiro tries to get out of the position.
Ground and pound from Ferret.
Kenjiro wants to get back to full guard.
Ferret is nestled in close to Kenjiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferret content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Ferret might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferret circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferret counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferret.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferret stands and throws Kenjiro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kenjiro defending against the ground and pound.
Ferret is staying tight to Kenjiro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Ferret crashes against the mat.
Kenjiro pushes Ferret away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ferret gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kenjiro is being controlled here.
Ferret moves into full mount!
Ferret has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kenjiro's face.
Ferret controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenjiro is bucking up trying to escape but Ferret cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ferret dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teeth Ferret dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenjiro looks to throw a body kick
and Ferret counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferret is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kenjiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferret on the ground.
Ferret is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ferret is continuing to stall.
Kenjiro tries to get to full guard but Ferret has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kenjiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferret sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferret's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ferret throwing shots but Kenjiro is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ferret lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferret controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferret takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferret lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferret looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferret lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Ferret there.
Ferret perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ferret there.
Ferret controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferret blocks a head kick by Kenjiro.
And Ferret tries to counter it with a takedown but Kenjiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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.
Kenjiro misses with a leg kick
and Ferret counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferret working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferret prevents Kenjiro from getting back to his feet.
Kenjiro has momentary wrist control but Ferret slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferret sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferret working some strikes from top position.
Ferret passes Kenjiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Teeth Ferret has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferret controlling the action here.
Ferret has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferret is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teeth Ferret showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kenjiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenjiro.
Araki Kenjiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenjiro tries to land a body kick
and Ferret counters with a single leg into guard. Kenjiro didn't expect that.
Ferret has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferret scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferret passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ferret lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ferret working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ferret controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferret lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kenjiro down.
Ferret staying calm.
Ferret scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ferret happy to just control the position for now.
Kenjiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ferret is staying tight to Kenjiro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kenjiro taking a bit of punishment here - Ferret scoring with strikes.
Teeth Ferret is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferret moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ferret has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kenjiro!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferret controlling his opponent.
Ferret looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ferret working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ferret controlling the pace for now.
Kenjiro is in a horrible position here. Ferret smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ferret punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ferret lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret lands a big elbow.
Ferret controlling from the full mount.
Kenjiro trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ferret with shots to the head and body - Kenjiro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ferret tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferret working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferret is landing with some decent strikes but Kenjiro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teeth Ferret comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferret 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 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teeth Ferret!
Our winner, Teeth Ferret, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jones (ranked 989 p4p, 132 weight class) and Daniel Bergstrem (ranked 958 p4p, 129 weight class). Bergstrem has chosen The Cranberries - Zombie as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Bergstrem!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergstrem wants to clinch.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a jab when Bergstrem was well out of range.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bergstrem tries to clinch up.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bergstrem's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bergstrem's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bergstrem tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bergstrem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Bergstrem.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Bergstrem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bergstrem closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones wants the takedown. Bergstrem is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bergstrem's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bergstrem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bergstrem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bergstrem is rocked!
Bergstrem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones is working Bergstrem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bergstrem is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bergstrem's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
A relieved looking Bubba Jones 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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